Deputy Director (Education)

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leeds seeks a Deputy Director of Education to lead the strategic vision for the Leeds Institute for Societal Futures. The role involves engaging with various communities and overseen interdisciplinary programs aimed at fostering innovative education. Ideal candidates will possess a PhD and significant experience in higher education delivery. This position is open to current staff only.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of the HE education landscape.
• Substantial experience in developing and delivering education activities.
• Ability to promote innovative education initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of educational strategic vision.
• Engage with internal and external communities.
• Grow networking collaborations.
• Oversee interdisciplinary programs.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Program management

Innovative education delivery

Community engagement

Education

PhD or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Deputy Director Education, Leeds Institute for Societal Futures (LISF)

Grade 9 / 10, 0.4 FTE. Open to current University of Leeds Academic Staff only.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of LISF's education strategic vision in collaboration with the Director, the other Deputy Director (Research & Engagement), and the Head of LISF.
• Engage with LISF's community and external organisations across the University to develop and deliver interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary postgraduate teaching and education initiatives.
• Develop and deliver innovative education offerings that remove barriers to inter-faculty postgraduate education collaborations and strengthen LISF’s external reputation and impact.
• Oversee the management of interdisciplinary programmes, provide tailored student support, and foster collaborative, community-driven education experiences.
• Grow internal and external networks, and contribute to nurturing the next generation of collaborative, solution-focused leaders in societal progress.

Qualifications

Possessing a detailed current knowledge of the HE education landscape, you will have a PhD or equivalent experience in a societal-challenge topic and substantial experience in developing and delivering student education activities. You will enhance LISF’s and the University of Leeds’ external reputation by promoting innovative initiatives on education related to societal futures.

About LISF

Leeds Institute for Societal Futures (LISF) addresses complex societal challenges through interdisciplinary research, impactful education, and collaborative engagement with stakeholders across sectors. LISF aims to generate solution-focused, impact-driven outcomes and individuals who will redefine the relationship between research, society, and transformative change, through cross-disciplinary postgraduate teaching and simplified programme management.

Contact

For inquiries about the post, please contact:

Professor Louise Waite, Director, Leeds Institute for Societal Futures

Email: [e-mail]