Lancaster University
Deputy Dean - 0612-26
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Deputy Dean
FHASS - Faculty Education
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: Off-Scale (Part-Time/Fixed Term)
Closing Date: Tuesday 14 July 2026
Interview Date: Monday 20 July 2026
Reference: 0612-26
Please note: this job is only available to current employees of Lancaster University
The Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (FHASS) is seeking to appoint a Deputy Dean. This senior leadership role is open to internal applicants only who must be existing members of academic staff within the Faculty and is normally occupied by colleagues at Senior Lecturer/Grade 9 level or above.
Term of Office
- You will be expected to begin in role on 1 August 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
- The post amounts to a 0.5 FTE appointment; this will be fully reflected in workload allocation models.
- The position is for a period of up to one year, concluding on 31 July 2027.
- On completion of your term of office the Deputy Dean will revert automatically to your substantive position, unless the appointment is renewed.
The Role
- You will work closely with the Pro-VC to provide Leadership to the Faculty, with an emphasis on staff experience, EDI, physical resources, health and safety.
- As part of this role, you will lead the current relocation of the Schools in the Faculty.
- You will represent the Faculty within and beyond the University.
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Salary supplement
- You will receive a non-superannuable salary supplement equivalent in value to one (for a Professor) or two (for a Senior Lecturer) increment(s) on their salary scale.
- In addition, the role attracts a non-superannuable allowance of £8,000 per annum.
Application Process
To Apply, Please Complete The On-line Application Process By Submitting Your Application Via The Stonefish System By 14 July 2026 In The Following Format
- A short (two-pages maximum) statement describing your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience, along with a copy of your up-to-date CV.
- Your up-to-date CV.
Please note that references are not required.
Interviews of shortlisted candidates are expected to take place in person on 20 July 2026, with the panel being chaired by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and including the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Arts, Humanities, Management and Social Sciences.
Enquiries
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Pro-VC of Arts, Humanities, Management and Social Sciences, via the Executive Assistant for his role, Monika Zaczek at m.zaczek@lancaster.ac.uk
Paul would be pleased to discuss with prospective applicants how the role may fit into their career development, as well as consideration of workload implications.
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If you have an enquiry about the application process, please contact the Faculty Officer- Resources, Victoria Sharp at v.sharp3@lancaster.ac.uk
We are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Faculty, and supporting family-friendly, flexible and agile working policies. We encourage applications from all diversity groups.
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