Regional Dean for the Americas

Internal applicants only

We are seeking to create a team of regional Deans who will work 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.

Initially there will be five Regional Deans: for Africa, the Americas, China, India, and the Middle East, with additional opportunities likely to emerge in the future. 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 will 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 post carries a funding commitment sufficient to buy out the time required for the role from the post-holder’s home School. The roles 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 post reports to the Pro Vice-Chancellor International. The start date will be early October 2024.

Read the full job description and person specification for the Regional Dean for the Americas.

How to apply

To apply, please indicate clearly which role you are applying for and enclose 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 2 September 2024.

Panel interviews for the four Deans roles (including short presentations) will take place on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 September 2024: exact schedule TBC.