Overview
The Associate Dean will provide leadership for growth, sustainability and vitality for research, enterprise and innovation. This leadership role will involve formulating and implementing initiatives that ensure the School's strategic objectives are achieved in the on-going pursuit of quality and excellence for research and enterprise at the University.
The Associate Dean is a member of the School's Senior Executive Group, working with the Dean of School, Deputy Dean, Heads of Departments and Heads of Research Centres (or their equivalents) to facilitate effective and prompt decision making. The Associate Dean will also work with the PVC Research and Enterprise and their Executive group (REE) and will be a member of the University's Research Committee, Research Degrees Board and Knowledge Exchange Advisory Group.
Responsibilities
You will have a demonstrable track record of research and/or enterprise leadership in an area aligned with the School, which has included leading on local policy initiatives, and turning plans into action. You will also have significant experience of research or commercialisation, and Knowledge Exchange, with a track record of delivering outputs and impact as well as securing funding appropriate to your field.
You will also have excellent communication skills and the ability to form good working relationships on an internal and external basis. A track record relating to postgraduate research including for example, experience of admissions, supervision and the examination of PGR students is essential, as is experience of the leadership of people and management of financial resources.
A high level of strategic thinking and planning to deliver against the University's strategic plan for research and enterprise will be required, along with strong networking skills and in-depth understanding of the research and enterprise policy and funding landscape.
Qualifications
Qualifications required: You will have a Doctorate or equivalent level of training and experience. You will ideally be a Fellow of Advance HE (formerly the Higher Education Academy) and will be committed to becoming a Senior or Principal Fellow of Advance HE within your first 2 years in post.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
Additional Requirements
An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate., Disability Confident
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About the School
The School of Creative Arts is one of five Schools of the University of Hertfordshire and is a Strategic Business Unit of UH. From the inception of the University in 1992, the School has gone from strength to strength and has developed a strong international and national reputation for its creative, industry-engaged teaching and research. The School is based on the College Lane Campus and has an excellent range of facilities, workshops and studios. We have exciting plans for the future and are looking for someone who can support our plans for growth and help to enhance research and enterprise within the School.
The School of Creative Arts is characterised by strong industry connections that underpin applied learning, research, enterprise and Knowledge Exchange. While the curriculum is enterprising one, with graduate outcomes prioritised, the most established and successful (in REF terms) research is in the Humanities area - demonstrably strong in both History/ Heritage and English.
Potential Areas
The successful candidate will be expected to build on this by extending both the scope and quality of the School's research impact, developing less established areas that have shown promise and potential to date. These include film, animation, gaming and immersive technologies, architecture and design, music and sound design, art therapy and the intersection between art and sciences - the latter being a priority area as the University is set to launch its Medical School imminently.
Research and Enterprise Focus
Research and enterprise will be prioritised equally, particularly in relation to the need to grow income. Opportunities abound, for example, in relation to the burgeoning Propeller Film Stages project, where we are eager to optimise impact and capitalise on an array of compelling opportunities. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic leader with a proven track record in coordinating impactful research, aligned with a commercially minded focus on enhancing the bottom line.
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