**INTERNAL APPLICANTS**
Applications are invited from colleagues for the role of Faculty Dean (Undergraduate) in the Faculty of Social Sciences. Join the Faculty team to help shape our approach to undergraduate education across the various departments of the Faculty.
Working closely with, among others, the Executive Dean Social Sciences (Professor Nancy Kula), the Pro Vice-Chancellor Education (Professor Madeline Eacott), the Faculty Dean Postgraduate, Heads of Department and Dean of the Essex Business School, Directors of Education and Directors of Employability in the departments, the role involves supporting Departments and Schools in the Faculty in their missions to provide excellence in education at undergraduate level in line with the University Strategic Plan and Education Strategy. This requires strong focus on key performance indicators (including NSS and Graduate Outcomes) and contributions to the University’s autumn and spring planning processes.
The Faculty Dean Undergraduate 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).