Associate Dean of Research and Professor of Fine Art

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Central Saint Martins
College Office
CSM - King's Cross, London UK
Associate Deans and Other Senior Academic Staff
Competitive from £65,000 per annum

Permanent

Full time - 37 hours per week

29 June 2023 23:55

The opportunity

Working with the Pro-Vice Chancellor/Head of College, Dean of Academic Strategy, Dean of Research and Knowledge Exchange, Deans of Academic Programmes, and the UAL Research Management and Administration Service, the post holder will be involved in the development, management and support of the College’s Research environment. The post holder plays in a key role in the support, mentoring and management of academics, including PGRs and ECRs.

The post holder will play a pivotal role in supporting funding bids with a view to securing significant external funding from a variety of sources. The post holder will also provide leadership for the College’s PGR student programme including the PGR student experience.

The post holder will lead the way that CSM supports, develops and disseminates its research. The research base at CSM is already very strong, so there is the opportunity to develop new areas and collaborations, as well as bringing out the work of emerging researchers.

It is expected that the post holder will be an active researcher in one of the College’s areas of research, and time will be given to pursue individual and collective research.

It is essential that the Associate Dean can think rigorously, dynamically and entrepreneurially about the contributions and future of practice research within the College and is able to align and motivate staff at all levels to achieve the University’s and College’s strategic ambitions.

About you

You will be an experienced researcher in one of the disciplines covered by CSM, with a track record of high-level outputs, and experience in funding applications and research grant delivery. Candidates of appropriate standing will be considered for a professorial title under normal UAL procedures.

You should also have some experience in research leadership and management. You will need to have knowledge of the various structures and policies associated with HE research, particularly as they impact on the creative arts.

How to apply

Applications should consist of a full academic CV, and a covering letter (max 2 sides of A4) with narrative text addressing the criteria in the Person Specification, and explaining your interest in, and suitability for, the role. Your application must evidence the nature and achievements in your research and pedagogical innovation, and wider leadership or managerial responsibilities held and achievements therein.

UAL is actively committed to addressing the under-representation of staff from Black and Minority Ethnic communities, using our student profile as a reference point.

University of the Arts London offers generous leave, an attractive salary and pension plus a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity.

For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please see the Applicant pack. Questions about the role and appointment can be addressed directly to the Pro-Vice Chancellor and Head of College, Dr Rathna Ramanathan or to the Dean of Academic Strategy, Allan Atlee, contacting in the first instance, PA to the Executive Team, Marion Eastwood: marion.eastwood@csm.arts.ac.uk.

What we offer

 

We are UAL

University of the Arts London is the world’s second University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2021. Our diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better a more sustainable world and championing race equality.

It is a crucial time for Central Saint Martins and the University of the Arts London where the values of climate, social justice, and anti-racism must underpin everything we do. These conditions, emphasised in the new UAL Strategy (2022-2032) set both urgent challenges but also the potential for us, as a creative practice institution, to reflect collectively on what and how we do.

We offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfil their potential to further develop their skills and expertise. We also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance.

Our culture

 

This opportunity is closed to applications.