Interim Associate Dean Research and Knowledge Exchange
Location Wolverhampton Campus Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences Contract Type Temporary Salary £ Competitive Salary Closing Date 30/10/2025 Job Reference 14568 Documents
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I am pleased to invite expressions of interest for a six-month interim appointment to the role of Associate Dean for Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) within the Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences (FABSS).
This is a strategic leadership role that will support the Faculty in delivering the University’s 2035 Strategy and advancing our commitment to inclusive student success and world-class research. The interim Associate Dean will work closely with the Dean of Faculty, Heads of School, and Heads of Research Centres to lead the development and implementation of the Faculty’s research and knowledge exchange strategy.
The University of Wolverhampton is proud of its growing research profile, with REF2021 marking our best ever results—over half of our research was judged internationally excellent or world-leading. Our research makes a transformative impact through collaboration, public engagement, and multi-disciplinary projects that address societal challenges and improve lives. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and our research culture reflects these values.
You can read more about our research vision and achievements here:
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Key responsibilities include:
2. Leading the Faculty’s contribution to research student recruitment, satisfaction, and progression.
3. Chair specified Faculty Committees, membership of the Faculty Executive Board and represent the Faculty on specified University committees
4. Line manage Heads of Research Centres and deputise for the Dean of faculty where required
5. Oversee Faculty contributions to external assessments such as Research Excellence Framework or Knowledge Excellence Framework
6. Support the drive to diversify research leverage in enterprise and engagement.
7. Support Heads of Research Centres in developing and delivering plans to support research that is original, rigorous and significant, and that generates external funding.
We are seeking an individual with:
8. A strong track record in research leadership and external engagement.
9. Experience in managing research strategy and supporting academic teams.
10. A commitment to inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
This interim opportunity will run for up to six months, with a start date to be confirmed in consultation with the successful applicant.
The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff
As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)