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Associate Dean - EDI
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster UK
Closing Date:
Thursday 23 May 2024
Interview Date:
Friday 14 June 2024
Reference: 0567-24
Please note: this job is only available to current employees of Lancaster University
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is seeking to appoint an Associate Dean (AD) for Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). This senior leadership role is open to internal applicants only who must be existing members of academic staff within the Faculty. The role is normally occupied by colleagues at Senior Lecturer/Grade 9 level or above. It is a requirement of this post that applicants have a contract of employment at the University which extends for at least 4 years upon appointment to the role of AD.
Term of office
You will be expected to begin in role on 1 July 2024. The post amounts to a 0.5 FTE appointment; this will be fully reflected in workload allocation models. The position is for an initial term of four years, potentially renewable for one further year, within the University’s AD appointment process. The department from which the appointee comes will be appropriately supported to cover any effects on the delivery of its teaching programmes.
On completion of their term of office the AD will revert automatically to their substantive position, unless the appointment is renewed. The University reserves the right, in exceptional circumstances, to end the term of office earlier than the scheduled expiry date, following a performance review by the Executive Dean and with the agreement of the relevant Pro-Vice-Chancellor, at which point the postholder would revert to their substantive position.
The role
This is an opportunity to become a member of the Faculty Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the Executive Dean as a member of Dean’s Group and the Policy and Resources Committee (PRC). The role of Associate Dean provides academic leadership for the Faculty, to develop strategies and shape our approach to EDI matters, and inspire and engage Faculty colleagues in the delivery of these. The role is also an opportunity to gain valuable insight and experience in working with relevant central University colleagues and divisions. The appointee will represent the Faculty within and beyond the University.
The Associate Dean for EDI will provide leadership to the Faculty in all aspects of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. The AD for EDI will join a new FASS Leadership Team and will have significant responsibility for shaping the future and direction of the Faculty. This will entail leading on strategic projects, management of EDI processes and committees and the promotion and development of a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. The role has endless potential and represents a significant career opportunity to innovate and play a major role in re-creating a FASS equipped to take on the challenges of the mid-twenty-first century. The work of the Associate Dean for EDI will be supported directly by Executive and Deputy Deans and broader Faculty Leadership Team.
Reward and recognition
Salary supplement
In recognition for taking on the role, the Associate Dean will receive a non-superannuable salary supplement equivalent in value to one (for a Professor) or two (for a Senior Lecturer) increment(s) on their salary scale. Their performance and progress in the role will be reviewed 18 months into the role; a successful outcome in this review will result in the supplement being consolidated into their base salary (and therefore will become superannuable) from the beginning of the third year of the appointment. Their performance in the role will be reviewed again prior to the end of their appointment as AD.
Furthermore, this role attracts an Associate Dean allowance to support research, knowledge transfer, scholarly activity, or educational enhancement. For the period of office, they will receive a non-superannuable allowance of £3,000 per annum which can be paid into their salary or their research account. The Associate Dean will also be offered an additional Faculty Personal Research Allowance (PRA), with the exact amount to be confirmed at the commencement of each financial year, as part of the annual budget setting process, noting this is currently set at £2,250 for 2023/24.
Academic Research & Education Leave (AREL)
The Associate Dean is eligible, at the end of their period of office, to be considered for an additional term of AREL, to be taken in agreement with their Head of Department.
Application Process
To apply, please complete the on-line application process by submitting your application via the Stonefish system by 23 May 2024 in the following format:
1. A covering letter (2 x A4 max of text) to include an expression of interest, noting why you wish to apply, your intended vision for and approach to the role, giving examples relating to the areas of responsibility listed in the job description.
2. A separate document articulating how you would intend to approach the areas listed under Essential and Desirable skills, noting any relevant experience, and what professional development you would welcome in support.
3. Your up-to-date CV.
Please note that references are not required.
Interviews of shortlisted candidates are expected to take place in person on 14 June 2024, with the panel being chaired by the Deputy Vice Chancellor and including the FASS Executive Dean.
We are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Faculty, and supporting family-friendly, flexible and agile working policies. We encourage applications from all diversity groups.
Enquiries
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact the FASS Executive Dean, Edward Simpson, via the Executive Assistant for his role, Monika Zaczek at m.zaczek@lancaster.ac.uk or the FASS Deputy Dean, Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad, via Peter Stevens p.stevens@lancaster.ac.uk
Ed or Ram would be pleased to discuss with prospective applicants the vision and challenges for the role and the possibilities for career development. Prospective applicants may also wish to approach Anderson Jeremiah (current AD EDI) for insight into what it is like to be an Associate Dean and member of the Faculty Senior Leadership Team.
If you have an enquiry about the application process, please contact the Faculty Resources Manager, Amanda Harrison – amanda.harrison@lancaster.ac.uk.
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