**INTERNAL APPLICANTS**
Applications are invited from colleagues for the role of Faculty Dean (Postgraduate) in the Faculty of Social Sciences.
The Faculty Dean (Postgraduate) provides senior strategic leadership for research and education in our faculties, working closely with the Executive Dean and Dean Postgraduate Research and Education, supporting them in the development and implementation of the University’s strategic objectives for postgraduate study, and its policies and processes for maintaining academic standards and enhancing the experience of postgraduate taught and research students. The Faculty Dean (Postgraduate) is also responsible for dealing with individual PGT and PGR student cases for departments within the Faculty.
The Faculty Dean (Postgraduate) deputises for the Executive Dean when required, including chairing some academic appointments panels.
In accordance with Ordinance 8, the role is open to Senior Lecturers, Readers and Professors, who are current members of staff at the University of Essex. We are not able to consider applications from external applicants. Appointment, which is subject to approval by Senate and Council, will be for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of renewal for a further 3-year period.
Typically, Mondays to Thursdays are focused on Faculty work. There may be occasional evening work (for example, attending events). Generally, Fridays are available for research or scholarship linked to your home department. The departments of the Faculty span two campuses (Colchester and Southend); the post is based on the Colchester campus, with occasional travel to the Southend campus when required.
The role holder receives an annual leadership allowance of £6,500 in addition to their salary.
Informal inquiries about the role are warmly welcomed. Please email Sarah Bailey (sbailec@essex.ac.uk) to arrange a conversation with Professor Nancy Kula to find out more about the role and the work of the Faculty team.
At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.
To support this commitment we have our Global Forum, a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based Faith Centre, which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives. For more information see: https://www.essex.ac.uk/life/student-facilities/religion-and-faith
Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification, which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please email the Resourcing Team (resourcing@essex.ac.uk).