Wrexham Business School is entering an ambitious period of transformation and seeks an outstanding Associate Dean (Teaching & Learning) to lead the future of our educational offer. This role requires an academic leader who thrives on collaboration, innovation, quality enhancement, and institutional change.
The Role
* Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic academic leadership for curriculum, teaching excellence and quality across the Business School; deputise for the Dean on all education‑related matters, ensuring alignment with the University’s Vision and WBS strategic priorities; lead the School’s approach to teaching innovation, pedagogic enhancement, and academic quality across undergraduate, postgraduate, CPD and executive education; ensure a coherent, future‑focused educational offer by collaborating with the School, wider University and external regulatory bodies.
* Academic Leadership & Enhancement: Guide programme teams in curriculum design, assessment development, pedagogic innovation and inclusive learning strategies; lead the development, monitoring and review of the academic portfolio to ensure market relevance; drive improvement by chairing School‑level learning, teaching and quality committees; oversee programme performance, quality indicators, accreditation activity and student outcomes.
* Operational Leadership: Lead teaching staff by setting clear objectives and supporting effective workload planning; contribute to the management of devolved budgets that enhance teaching and learner experience; represent the School on University committees, working groups and external networks; lead cross‑School and cross‑University projects focused on curriculum development, digital learning and quality enhancement.
* Engagement, Partnerships & Innovation: Collaborate with PSRBs, Advance HE, QAA and other agencies to maintain high standards of academic integrity; champion and disseminate best practice in teaching, learning and assessment; strengthen integration between research, professional practice and teaching; support the development of an international, industry‑engaged curriculum through collaboration with enterprise and partnership teams.
* People Leadership: Support the Dean in the development, mentorship, appraisal and professional growth of academic staff; lead induction and ongoing capability building in partnership with HR and learning specialists; foster a culture of equality, inclusion, wellbeing and professional excellence.
Special Responsibilities
* Ensuring robust management systems, risk assessments and safety procedures.
* Promoting the University’s commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Sustainability and positive mental health.
* Supporting value‑for‑money initiatives and efficient use of resources.
* Maintaining professional expertise and engaging fully in PDR processes.
* Undertaking duties across the University as required and contributing flexibly to the broader Directorate.
Who We’re Looking For
* A confident and inspiring leader with a strong track record in academic leadership, teaching excellence and curriculum development.
* A deep understanding of quality assurance, regulatory frameworks and pedagogic innovation.
* A commitment to staff development, student success and inclusive practice.
* A collaborative, strategic mindset and the ability to work effectively across teams and institutional boundaries.
* The ambition to shape the future of business education at a pivotal time in our growth.
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