Dean of School of Design and Technology

The opportunity

University of the Arts London is seeking a visionary individual to join London College of Fashion as Dean of the School of Design and Technology. 

As Dean, you will provide academic and managerial leadership to the School, ensuring that it delivers an outstanding education to its students and leading on student outcomes and experience. You will lead the development and delivery of the curriculum, ensuring that all learning and teaching is supported by appropriate and effective digital and physical learning environments. You will build and maintain an academic environment that promotes excellent research, creative practice and public-facing knowledge exchange.

You will be responsible for managing the academic and support teams of the School as well as the management of resources allocated to the School. You will fully participate in the operational and strategic development processes for the College, advising the College’s Executive Group and Management Team on the ways in which the Design and Technology portfolio articulates and collaborates with other Schools and Colleges in the University, as well as with other national and international institutions.

About you

You will have a strong academic background, educated to PhD level (or equivalent) and will be a recognised authority in your subject or professional area. You will possess a strong knowledge of past and present organisations and trends in the UK and world fashion/creative industries, as well as a demonstrable knowledge of academic provision, trends and issues in Universities, both national and global. You will have a substantial record of teaching, research and/or professional practice in one or more of the School’s specialist areas.

You will also have experience of teaching in a Higher Education Institution and will possess knowledge of commercialising fashion/creative industry courses, facilities and research and KE for income generation purposes. You will have insights of shaping and influencing developments within a college/organisation through previous contributions within your area of expertise. You will also possess a varied and wide-ranging set of personal and professional skills, including excellent communication, leadership, management, organisational and planning skills.

We are UAL

For the fourth year running, University of the Arts London is the world’s second University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2022. 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 and more sustainable world and championing race equality.

We offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfil their potential and continuous training 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.

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Closing date: 23:55, 12th June 2023.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.