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Faculty Deputy Dean (Education), Faculty of Humanities
Please note that this opportunity is open to current employees of the University of Essex only.
The Faculty of Humanities
The Faculty of Humanities is seeking a Deputy Dean (Education). The Deputy Dean (Education) is among the principal officers of the University. They play a crucial role in supporting the Executive Dean in the implementation within their Faculty of the University's strategic objectives for education. The Deputy Dean (Education) also plays a key part in the implementation within their Faculty of the University's policies and processes for maintaining academic standards; maintaining and enhancing the student experience of the Faculty's students; and dealing with individual student cases for departments within the Faculty. The Deputy Dean (Education) is line managed by and reports to the Executive Dean, while working with PVC - Education to support the effective implementation of the University's strategic objectives for educationThe RoleThe post is a full-time appointment, with 20% of the post-holder's time allocated either to maintaining and developing their research career (for post-holders with an Academic and Research contract), or undertaking scholarship relating to their substantive academic post (for post-holders with an Academic-only contract). The Deputy Dean (Education) may only undertake other activities in their department with the express permission of their Executive Dean. The role is normally for a fixed-term of 3 years, with the possibility of renewal for a further 3 year period.Please note that the role is being reviewed and whilst the general outline of the responsibilities of the Deputy Dean (Education) will remain the same, there will be some changes which will come into effect for all DD (Education) post-holders from 1 August 2017. The appointment of the Deputy Dean (Education) is governed by Ordinance 8. Applications for the role of Deputy Dean (Education) for the Faculty of Humanities are invited from among the members of the Academic Staff (Ordinance 8). Please note we are unable to consider applications from non-University of Essex employees.The role will attract an office holder's allowance.At the University of Essex internationalism 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 and a university where you can find the world in one place.
Please see the further detail link below for 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 telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 874693/873521).*Further detail: Faculty Deputy Dean (Education)*More information: Working at the University