Deputy Dean and Associate Director for University in Hainan

Job Details:
*Position: Deputy Dean and Associate Director for University in Hainan
*School: University
*Location: Hainan
*Start Date: January 2026 or as near after as possible

Job Responsibilities:
The Deputy Dean is a key leadership and management role, shaping strategy for the new school and ensuring its success in terms of academic performance and ensuring an outstanding learning experience for students. Responsibilities as follows.
*Be accountable for ensuring excellence in all academic and research portfolios across the institute and for enhancing the student and staff experience.
*Have an oversight and be a member of the university’s Joint Executive Committee, Research Committee, Academic Standards Committee, Finance Committee and Collaboration Enhancement Committee as well as supporting any other collaborative boards.
*Work as part of that team to develop and deliver the strategic and operational objectives, at all times ensuring alignment to the values of the partner universities.
*Ensure the effective communication between the college and all relevant stakeholders. This will include management of the College of Health, Science and Society as well as the School of Health and Social Wellbeing and our collaborative Services team. 
*Make a significant contribution to the joint Institutes strategic plan and to engage fully in the wider international educational Services objectives in relation to China.  
*Represent the Institute at key external networks and develop strategic partnerships to promote the profile and reputation of the Joint Institute.

Salary and Benefits:
*Salary: £62000 GBP per year
*Up to £1000 GBP health insurance allowance

Requirements:
Applicants will need to evidence one or more of the following:
*Qualified to Doctorate level in a subject relevant and/or with equivalent professional qualification/ demonstrable experience.
*Professor or Associate Professor working towards Professor status.
*Membership of a relevant Professional body, preferably in Health or Social Care.
*Achievement of a recognised teaching qualification in Higher Education.

Applications will close on October 3rd 2025 and shortlisting will take place prior to interviews scheduled for the same month.
Applications should contain the following:
*A Curriculum Vitae outlining your experience to date
*A letter of application of not more than 1000 words outlining why you feel you have the experience, skills and vision to be able to make an effective contribution to this role.  Please consider the key responsibilities outlined in the job description in this letter.