Associate Dean (Education)

University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sheffield's Sheffield University Management School invites applications for a Chair and Associate Dean (Education). You will lead education, unite colleagues around a bold vision, and support their development while establishing programmes and systems to turn that vision into practice.

As a member of a research-intensive, triple-accreditation school, you will advance contemporary programmes and innovative teaching while ensuring an excellent student experience.

Qualifications

• Experience leading education strategy and programme development.
• Proven ability to improve student experience and educational outcomes.
• Ability to build and develop teams and external relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead education strategy for the School and programme portfolio.
• Develop and oversee teaching programmes and curricula.
• Foster external relationships to benefit students and the School.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Educational development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced academic leader with a proven record in education and the drive to shape the future of management education? We are seeking a Chair and Associate Dean (Education) to lead education at Sheffield University Management School, bringing colleagues together around an ambitious vision, supporting their development and establishing the programmes and systems needed to turn that vision into practice.

Joining a research-intensive, triple-crown accredited business school (AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA), you will draw on your educational leadership to advance contemporary programmes and innovative teaching while ensuring a consistently excellent student experience. Our ambition is to equip students to turn ideas into action and shape the organisations and societies of the future

You will bring a clear vision for management education and the ambition and drive to put it into practice. We are looking for someone who takes the initiative, recognises opportunities and brings colleagues with them, with a proven record of leading change and delivering sustained improvements in education and student experience.

Experience of designing, developing and delivering teaching programmes is essential, alongside the ability to lead programme development through others, develop colleagues and establish effective systems for delivery. Your record should show how you have worked with colleagues to turn critical review into improvements with demonstrable impact. You should also be able to build external relationships and turn those connections into opportunities for students and the School.