Job Description

Dean of Undergraduate Education
Applications for the Dean of Undergraduate Education are invited from current academic members of staff appointed to the post of Professor, Reader or Senior Lecturer (Ordinance 8). Please note we are unable to consider applications from non-University of Essex employees.
The Dean of Undergraduate Education is a senior academic leadership role within the University. Working closely with the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) (who line manages the role-holder) to support the development and delivery of institutional strategy and policy for undergraduate education, and to support curriculum development. You will provide strategic leadership for undergraduate education within the University, working closely with colleagues in faculties, departments and Professional Services to promote and support the delivery of a transformational educational experience for all the University's undergraduate students. The role also involves representing the University internally and externally on undergraduate matters and you will be expected to develop national and international networks that will support the University in achieving its strategic and reputational objectives for undergraduate education.
To be successful you will have extensive experience of academic regulations, policies and procedures within the University together with a broader understanding of the policy issues affecting teaching and research across the higher education sector. You will be able to demonstrate confident leadership skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required. The ability to influence, consult and build effective working relationships with staff at all levels is a requirement.
Please see the attached job pack for the full duties and person specification.
The role is a full-time appointment, with 20% of the Dean's time allocated to maintaining and developing their research career or scholarship. If the Dean is an ASER or ASR member of staff, they are expected to be eligible for submission to the REF as part of the contractual requirements of this role.
Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. To arrange an informal discussion about the role with Professor Larra Anderson, PVC Education, please contact Louise Soper: lhawk@essex.ac.uk.
Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please contact the Resourcing Team (resourcing@essex.ac.uk)
Job title Dean of Undergraduate Education Job reference REQ09548 Application closing date 21/09/2025 Location Colchester Salary Current salary plus leadership allowance Employment type Fixed-term, Full-time Job category/type Academic, Education, Research Attachments Job description
Dean of Undergraduate Education
Applications for the Dean of Undergraduate Education are invited from current academic members of staff appointed to the post of Professor, Reader or Senior Lecturer (Ordinance 8). Please note we are unable to consider applications from non-University of Essex employees.
The Dean of Undergraduate Education is a senior academic leadership role within the University. Working closely with the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) (who line manages the role-holder) to support the development and delivery of institutional strategy and policy for undergraduate education, and to support curriculum development. You will provide strategic leadership for undergraduate education within the University, working closely with colleagues in faculties, departments and Professional Services to promote and support the delivery of a transformational educational experience for all the University's undergraduate students. The role also involves representing the University internally and externally on undergraduate matters and you will be expected to develop national and international networks that will support the University in achieving its strategic and reputational objectives for undergraduate education.
To be successful you will have extensive experience of academic regulations, policies and procedures within the University together with a broader understanding of the policy issues affecting teaching and research across the higher education sector. You will be able to demonstrate confident leadership skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required. The ability to influence, consult and build effective working relationships with staff at all levels is a requirement.
Please see the attached job pack for the full duties and person specification.
The role is a full-time appointment, with 20% of the Dean's time allocated to maintaining and developing their research career or scholarship. If the Dean is an ASER or ASR member of staff, they are expected to be eligible for submission to the REF as part of the contractual requirements of this role.
Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. To arrange an informal discussion about the role with Professor Larra Anderson, PVC Education, please contact Louise Soper: lhawk@essex.ac.uk.
Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please contact the Resourcing Team (resourcing@essex.ac.uk)
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academic leadership role within the University. Working closely with the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) (who line manages the role-holder) to support the development and delivery of institutional strategy and policy for undergraduate education, and to support curriculum development. You will provide strategic leadership for undergraduate education within the University, working closely with colleagues in faculties, departments and Professional Services to promote and support the delivery of a transformational educational experience for all the University's undergraduate students. The role also involves representing the University internally and externally on undergraduate matters and you will be expected to develop national and international networks that will support the University in achieving its strategic and reputational objectives for undergraduate education.
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