Appointment of Associate Dean of Academic Development and Enhancement Appointment of Associate Dean of Academic Development and Enhancement Central Saint Martins UAL 2

Contents

03 A Message From the Head of College

04 The University

07 Central Saint Martins The role of Associate Dean of Academic 09 Development and Enhancement 14 Person Specification 16 Terms and Conditions

17 Appointment Process and How to Apply Appointment of Associate Dean of Academic Development and Enhancement Central Saint Martins UAL 3 A Message From the Head of College

Thank you for your interest in the role of The Associate Dean of Academic Development Associate Dean of Academic Development and Enhancement will play a leading role in the and Enhancement at Central Saint Martins, development of Central Saint Martins. We need UAL. Now is a crucial and exciting time for to develop new ways of delivering courses and CSM. We have been in our extraordinary new new forms of content, and to do this need building at King‘s Cross for five years, and someone who is alert to the external context have plans for the next five. The restructuring and committed to innovation in course design. of the college into one FE programme and eight HE programmes, the latter defined by CSM is an endlessly stimulating place to work discipline, has created a strong base from and to study; we aim to engage with and lead which to build the next iteration of CSM. Not the global debate about the arts and design, ones to rest on our laurels (gilded though they and their role in societal transformation. I hope often are), we are thinking about where we you will consider joining our creative community need to in the years to come, informed by both and will find what you need to know in this the fluidity of the external landscape and also application pack. If not, please contact me or by the natural restlessness of the CSM Jonathan Barratt. community. Professor Jeremy Till Head of Central Saint Martins Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research, UAL Appointment of Associate Dean of Academic Development and Enhancement Central Saint Martins UAL 4 The University

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The University With more than 19,000 students from over UAL performed well in the 2014 Research 119 countries (49 per cent of whom are from Excellence Framework, with 83 per cent of the outside the UK, with an average of 30 per research submitted graded as “world-leading” girx syxwmhi xli YO erh IY-0 80944 wxeH0 and “internationally excellent”. This places UAL and an annual budget of circa £260 million, in the overall top 30 UK research institutions in the University of the Arts London is Europe’s the UK for the quality of research submitted.
largest specialist arts and design university. Occupying multiple sites across London, Our University not only awards more than 7,500 wxyhirxw erh wxeH firi‚x jvsq erh gsrxvmfyxi undergraduate and postgraduate degrees each to the enormous range of stimuli provided year but also delivers short creative courses by what is widely considered to be the and executive education to over 20,000 creative capital of the world. The University’s students. The University works to provide a impact and engagement extends to the bridge between the educational world and global stage through its international student professional practice, and to serve the creative fsh}0 eIpmexmsrw erh tevxrivwlmtw {mxl sxliv industries. It combines a pursuit of academic universities and creative organisations that excellence with close engagement with its share a passion for arts. business, creative and cultural partners. The University has a vibrant research culture The University is led by a nine-person across its six Colleges, with eight University Executive Board, chaired by the Vice- Research Centres and the University Innovation Chancellor Nigel Carrington, and governed by a Insights Hub, which lead innovative research 24-person Court of Governors, chaired by Sir and disseminate this through exhibitions, John Sorrell. publications, conferences, festivals and workshops. Appointment of Associate Dean of Academic Development and Enhancement Central Saint Martins UAL 6

The University University strategy 2015-2022

“Transformative education for a creative world” We will place diversity and inclusivity at the – this is the theme of our ambitious, seven- gsvi sj syv vigvymxqirx erh ihygexmsr jsv wxeH year strategic plan to enhance the University’s erh wxyhirxw0 glsswmrk xli qswx iHigxmzi reputation as a world-leader in arts, design teaching methods and by incorporating and communication education, with high elements of research in our pedagogy. levels of student engagement and satisfaction. UAL in 2022 will be the sum of the ideas For the next seven years we will engage in we generate over the next seven years, the continuous review of our curriculum, both beautiful and wonderful things we make, and mr xli gsrxirx sj xli gsyvwiw xlex {i sHiv0 of our academic and business relationships erh mr xli „i|mfmpmx} sj syv qshiw sj hipmziv}0 livi erh efvseh2 [i evi gsr‚hirx xlex {i ger with increased opportunities for student achieve our goals through the commitment placement and other collaborations with and dedication of our community, and have the creative and cultural industries. This will mhirxm‚ih jsyv oi} wxvexikmg eview xlvsykl involve greater participation of Professors which we will implement our vision of change and Readers, as well as the full commitment erh qsrmxsv mxw tvskviww> of our academic support services. We will increase opportunities for student feedback Transformative education erh irkekiqirx0 erh wyttsvx jsv wxeH mr xli We want all of our students to reach their full
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and advances in their language needs. digital technologies. Appointment of Associate Dean of Academic Development and Enhancement Central Saint Martins UAL 7 Central Saint Martins Our DNA is inherited from two groundbreaking vigsr‚kyvmrk xli evxw wglssp jsv xli tyfpmg evxw erh hiwmkr wglsspw> Wx QevxmrŸw Wglssp sj at Tate Modern, sharing design skills with Art and the Central School of Arts and Crafts. prisoners in HMP Thameside, or improving Evolved from their Arts & Crafts beginnings {e}jmrhmrk mr RLW lswtmxepw2 Evx erh hiwmkr both educational institutions developed radical are often seen at CSM as vehicles for protest, creative practices and progressive social values comment, community engagement and societal in education. From the legacies of these two change. schools and their merger in 1989 to create Central Saint Martins (later joined by Byam Housing a broad sweep of disciplines Shaw School of Art and Drama Centre London, under one roof in our multi-award winning we have a history of artists and designers building encourages creative generosity and who have challenged and shaped the world collaboration. Our location, at the heart of around us, from Edward Johnston and Terence the ongoing development of King’s Cross Conran to Gilbert and George. Among our only increases the need to open our doors, alumni are Turner Prize and Oscar winners, metaphorically and physically, to the world. Royal Academicians, a large number of Royal We may be an international organisation, Designers for Industry, as well as innovators but we are also a local one; art and design transforming the fashion world, many of happenings appear on our doorstep, national whom have received awards, OBEs and other events like Designjunction and The Big Draw accolades. take up residence alongside public design consultations to improve local council services. While the traditional understanding of art school may be a space for individual A student once described Central Saint Martins empowerment – thinking and making as as an empty climbing frame

it is the structure expression – Central Saint Martins believes upon which our community learns and like all that art and design has a responsibility to platforms, it is nothing without those that engage with the social and political contexts enliven it. But platforms are not passive and as in which work is made. Creativity has no utility we ask our students to be brave and do what if restricted to the studio or the academy; it is they love, it’s crucial that we, as a school, listen mr xli tyfpmg wtlivi {livi mx ‚rhw mxw ts{iv2 to our own advice. Ws0 syv wxeH erh wxyhirxw ger epws fi jsyrh Appointment of Associate Dean of Academic Development and Enhancement Central Saint Martins UAL 8

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Technical and of Research Academic Academic Development College External Innovation and Learning Business Programmes Programmes and Quality Administration Relations Business Partner Resources

Associate Dean College Executive Associate Director, TCO Performance Course Leader, Art PD Fashion PD Creative Producer, of Academic Officer Innovation MA Photography Gallery & Public Development (Coordinator Doctoral Events Platform Seminar Series) and Enhancement Complaints and Culture and Jewelery & Compliance Business Manager, TCO Fashion Enterprise PD Textiles PD Short Courses Officer and Textiles Reader in Art Associate Dean Creative Producer, History and Theory of Learning, Performing Arts Drama and Teaching and Director, Design (Doctoral Platform Product, Ceramic Head of Finance Coordinator) Performance PD Enhancement Laboratory and Industrial Design PD Editorial Manager TCO 4D Graphic Events Associate Dean Head of Reader in Visual Communication Academic Sponsorship Culture and Science Design PD of Student Manager Spatial Practices Experience and Registry Visitor and Events (Doctoral Student TCO 3D Large Tutor) PD Enhancement Services Manager

Innovation Operations TCO 3D Research Staffing Manager Marketing Manager 1st Floor Coordinator Director of Manager International Development

Research TCO 2D Students Tutor Marketing and Communications Access and Manager Progression PD TCO College Learning Resources Quality Manager Appointment of Associate Dean of Academic Development and Enhancement Central Saint Martins UAL 9 The Role of the Associate Dean of Academic Development and Enhancement

The practices, purposes and potential of arts and With colleagues and students as co-creators, the design is an expanding field where relationships are Associate Dean promotes critical reflection and being renegotiated and paradigms contested. It‘s an debate to ensure that our world-leading courses exciting time, rich with opportunity. It‘s also, of course, are current, relevant and valued by students, the a time of considerable, perhaps unprecedented, disciplines and wider society. The Associate Dean challenge for arts and design higher education. The enables others by providing protocols, structures role of Associate Dean of Academic Development and and processes, and developing the skills and Enhancement is key in the college‘s exploration of its knowledge of teams. potential futures and navigation of their complex and competing agendas. This post works closely with the Associate Deans of Learning, Teaching & Enhancement and Student The main purposes of the role are: to facilitate the Experience & Enhancement, and the College College Executive in their development of long term Quality Manager and often with the College‘s strategic plans for the college‘s taught provision; to co- Director of International Development. These roles ordinate the implementation of these plans in often represent different aspects of the same collaboration with the academic programme teams; to challenge or opportunity and therefore a collegial, set both the tone and standards for the development of collaborative and communicative approach is new courses and the evolution of the existing portfolio; crucial. and to co-ordinate strategies and action for formal knowledge exchange. Underpinning all of these is a Whilst the role is principally focussed within the broad and deep view of developments in the sector college, the Associate Dean also contributes to the and the policy environment affecting us. work of the whole University through committee membership and involvement in pan-institutional With an international reputation for the quality of its projects. teaching, a track record in the redefinition of subject domains, delivery and sectoral leadership, CSM is ambitious, restless and dynamic. Appointment of Associate Dean of Academic Development and Enhancement Central Saint Martins UAL 10 Hyxmiw erh Viwtsrwmfmpmxmiw Strategic Leadership . To contribute to the College‘s and University‘s . To facilitate the development of the College‘s strategies for the development of its award bearing strategy for Knowledge Exchange and its courses and initiatives to promote good practice in implementation through the management structure. the initial development and on-going evolution of provision. . In liaison with relevant colleagues, to ensure that the College is kept informed of international and . To facilitate the development and co-ordinate the national issues and trends in arts and design higher implementation of the College‘s strategy for its education, and the implications of government policy overall portfolio of courses (including non-award on the College‘s priorities. bearing courses), producing the short-term plans and other documentation necessitated by the . To be the principal point of contact in your areas of University‘s planning and quality assurance functions responsibility between the College, relevant colleagues across the University and with relevant . Co-ordinate and enable the validation of new organisations external to the University. courses and the formation of new areas of work with the Head of College, Deans, Associate Deans and Programme Directors.

. To guide the development and coordinate the implementation of the College‘s plans for the ongoing updating of existing courses, promoting critical reflection, external referencing and innovation, through the processes of enhanced monitoring and re-approval. Appointment of Associate Dean of Academic Development and Enhancement Central Saint Martins UAL 11 Hyxmiw erh Viwtsrwmfmpmxmiw

Academic Development . To set and communicate standards for the College . To facilitate critical debate at all levels of the College in the processes and practices of course and across programmes and between academic, development, validation, enhanced monitoring and technical and administrative teams to inform academic revalidation. development.

. To identify and disseminate good practice in . To engage students and alumni to inform academic academic development. development.

. To explore the relevance and potential of new . To work with the Business Manager for Short modes of learning in course delivery. Courses in the development of full cost courses to promote progression to mainstream FE and HE . In liaison with appropriate colleagues, to undertake courses, and of study abroad, professional training and ”business planning‘ and course costing of new course executive education which extend the reach of the initiatives. college to new audiences.

. Contribute to long- and short-term student numbers . In liaison with the College Director of Innovation and Enterprise, and the Deans of Academic Programmes planning in liaison with relevant colleagues at college, to support colleagues in their development of programme and course levels. knowledge exchange initiaitives and particularly in promoting its contribution to enriching the curriculum. . To contribute to the delivery of College-wide staff development in relation to course validation, review . To represent the College on relevant external bodies and revalidation and promote external staff e.g. CHEAD. development to inform curricula development (industry, other HEIs, etc.). Appointment of Associate Dean of Academic Development and Enhancement Central Saint Martins UAL 12 Hyxmiw erh Viwtsrwmfmpmxmiw Governance . To represent the College at University level on . To chair Boards of Examiners and their sub- relevant committees and groups, including: groups as required. Academic Planning Sub-Committee Validations Sub-Committee . To be a member of the College Academic Misconduct Panel, Extenuating Circumstances . To Chair the College Knowledge Exchange Panel, and of the University Appeals Committee Committee and the College Course Modifications as required. Sub-committee. . To assume an overview responsibility for the . To be a member of College Academic Committee, College Museum and Archive. College Quality Committee and other committees as required. Appointment of Associate Dean of Academic Development and Enhancement Central Saint Martins UAL 13 Hyxmiw erh Viwtsrwmfmpmxmiw Supporting Programme Teams . In liaison with the Deans of Academic Programmes . To undertake health and safety responsibilities provide guidance and support to identified / appropriate to the role. designated programme directors, course leaders and their teams regarding enhanced monitoring, course . To demonstrate a commitment to your own modifications and revalidation, the implementation of development and that of your staff through change and monitoring of impact. In so doing, effective use of the University‘s appraisal scheme promoting the engagement and building the capacity and staff development processes. of all colleagues. . To perform such duties consistent with your role General as may from time to time be assigned to you anywhere within the University and contribute to the development of the University through . Contribute to the effective leadership and efficient membership of relevant committees or groups. management of the College by being an active member of College management teams and . To work in accordance with the University‘s Equal convening management teams appropriate to your Opportunities Policy and the Staff Charter, areas of responsibility. promoting equality and diversity in your work.

. Maintain timely and effective communications with . To make full use of all information and colleagues and students, utilising the appropriate communication technologies in adherence to data media for the message and the audience. protection policies to meet the requirements of the role and to promote organisational effectiveness. . Undertake research and scholarly activity related to your areas of specialisation and expertise. . To conduct all financial matters associated with the role in accordance with the University‘s policies and procedures, as laid down in the Financial Regulations. Appointment of Associate Dean of Academic Development and Enhancement Central Saint Martins UAL 14 Tivwsr
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. A first degree in architecture, arts or design Relevant Experience . A postgraduate degree in architecture, arts or . Demonstrable experience of managing quality design systems in the HE sector.

. A PhD in architecture, arts, design or related . Acted as a member of validation and quality review pedagogy (desirable) panels with a number of HEIs.

. A postgraduate/professional qualification in . Worked as a QAA Reviewer (desirable). learning and teaching . Recent substantial and significant teaching . Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy experience in UK HE architecture, arts and design. (desirable) . Demonstrable experience of securing and leading . Recognised as innovating and achieving successful projects in new course development. excellence in the development of courses . Demonstrable experience of developing and . Demonstrable critical understanding of learning, implementing knowledge exchange initiatives in teaching and assessment in architecture, arts and pursuit of wider institutional goals. design HE in the UK . Demonstrable experience of developing and . Demonstrable knowledge of academic provision sharing best practice within and outside the and of trends and issues in UK HE and globally organisation.

. Demonstrable understanding of the national . Considerable experience of leadership and academic framework management including, effective management of change, resources and budgets.

. Demonstrable experience of developing and leading academic staff teams, particularly in fields of curriculum development, course organisation and management, and successfully through change. Appointment of Associate Dean of Academic Development and Enhancement Central Saint Martins UAL 15 Tivwsr Wtigifigexmsr

Communication Skills Planning and Managing Resources

. Communicates in a compelling and influential • Effectively plans and manages operational way, adapting the style and message to a activities or large projects to achieve long-term diverse internal or external audience in an objectives. inclusive and accessible way. Teamwork Leadership and Management

• Builds effective teams, networks or communities . Motivates and leads a team effectively and sets of practice and fosters constructive cross team the direction of one or more functions, promoting collaboration. collaboration across formal boundaries.

Research, Teaching and Learning Student Experience or Customer Service

. Applies innovative approaches in leading • Makes a significant contribution to improving the academic programmes, teaching, learning or student or customer experience to promote an professional practice to support excellent inclusive environment for students, colleagues or teaching, pedagogy and inclusivity. customers. . Applies own research to develop learning and Creativity, Innovation and Problem solving assessment practice, whilst continuing to develop an individual research profile. • Identifies innovative solutions to problems to bring a wider benefit to the organisation. Professional Practice

. Contributes to advancing professional practice / research or scholarly activity in own area of specialism. Appointment of Associate Dean of Academic Development and Enhancement Central Saint Martins UAL 16

Terms and Conditions

. A competitive salary with 39 days annual Appointment to this post will be subject to leave plus Bank holidays. appropriate checks, including necessary statutory checks such as proof of right to work in the UK, . Membership of one of our defined benefit Disclosure and Barring Service checks, a pension schemes. satisfactory health check and other due diligence checks. . Interest-free season ticket loan

. Child-care vouchers All shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake the CREDO on-line personality assessment. This assessment provides us with a . An appropriate relocation package may valuable insight into your preferred working style, be available as part of the appointment temperament, interests and values. We will use arrangements. your assessment to focus our interview discussion with you, in order to assess the fit between your profile and the role.

At the end of the selection process each candidate will be offered the opportunity to receive a copy of the CREDO candidate development report. Staff selection decisions will never be made solely on the basis of a psychometric assessment. Appointment of Associate Dean of Academic Development and Enhancement Central Saint Martins UAL 17 Appointment Process and How to Apply

Your application should be made via our website recruitment portal where, as part of the online process, you will need to respond to the person specification for the role in your answers to a series of competence questions. In support of your application, you will also be afforded the opportunity to submit your CV.

Applications close: Thursday, 11th May 2017

Interviews will be held: Thursday, 8th June 2017

UAL aims to be an equal opportunities employer embracing diversity in all areas of activity, and positively welcomes applicants from black and minority ethnic staff who are currently underrepresented at this level.