Regional Dean for China
Internal applicants only
We are seeking a Regional Dean for China to join our team of Regional Deans working with the Pro Vice-Chancellor International and the International Office to deliver the international ambitions of our new University strategy: Cardiff University: our future, together.
There are currently five Regional Deans: for Africa, the Americas, China, India, and the Middle East. You will be supported by and work in partnership with staff within the International Office and with a wide range of academic colleagues across the institution.
Our Deans work right across the international portfolio, developing mutually-beneficial education and research partnerships, staff and student mobility opportunities, civic mission activities and exploring ways to improve and extend our reputation and reach within the region. You will work with a wide range of partner institutions, developing close working relationships within key countries. In Cardiff, you will act as a champion and ambassador for the region and the University’s links and activities within it. You will host inward delegations and visits from the region.
You will have the ability to develop a deep knowledge of the region. You will demonstrate high-level leadership and motivation skills, with an inclusive and engaging team-building ethos, and the ability to positively communicate with and influence a diverse group of stakeholders. You will have experience in the development and implementation of strategy and policy, with knowledge and appreciation of the broader higher education and research landscape beyond your own academic area, and the ability to develop an understanding of good academic governance. You will have the ability to work with the three Colleges and Professional Services across the whole remit of the university including education, research and civic mission.
Role
The role carries a funding commitment sufficient to buy out the time required from the post-holder’s home School. The role will be 0.5FTE and fixed term for three years, with the possibility of normally one further term of 3 years. The role holder will receive an annual one-off, non-pensionable allowance of £3,750. The role reports to the Pro Vice-Chancellor International. The start date will be as early as practicable.
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Regional Dean for China
Regional Dean for China job description
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How to apply
To apply, please submit a short CV (no longer than five sides of A4) and covering letter (no more than two sides) addressing the following under clear headings:
- how your skills, experience and personal characteristics allow you to make a positive contribution to the role;
- your understanding of the breadth of activities in this area and how you will help develop these further;
- how you will build effective working relationships within the University, as well as nationally and internationally;
- how you would demonstrate leadership in the role.
Written applications should be submitted to Rhian Perridge, HR Manager, by emailing Rhian Perridge on PerridgeR@cardiff.ac.uk by 17.00 on Monday 03 March 2025.
Panel interviews for the role (including a short presentation) will take place on the afternoon of Monday 24 March 2025.