Associate Dean for Research

Associate Dean for Research

Times and Sunday Times Modern University of the Year 2023; Guardian University of the Year 2019; Times and Sunday Times Modern University of the Year 2018; THE 2017 University of the Year; these are just some of the accolades bestowed upon Nottingham Trent University. We are focused on ‘Creating the University of the Future’, transforming the lives of our students and, through them, the world in which we live. Courage, creativity and collaboration are the foundations of our research at NTU and with 86% considered world-leading or internationally excellent in the latest REF our brave approach to research is opening the door to bright new ideas and endless possibilities

From space technologies designed by our Advanced Textile Research Group to ethnographic research with socio-economically marginalised textile communities in rural India and South Asia we are proud of the School’s research impact. Our new Associate Dean for Research will provide strategic leadership support to the Dean of School on the development, implementation and monitoring of the School Research Plan, and the enhancement of the quality and volume of the School’s research activity. As a high-profile member of the School’s leadership team, you will work closely with colleagues within the School and across the University to deliver the NTU Strategic Plan and the School’s objectives, and ensure the alignment of learning and teaching, research, international and other key agendas.

The role requires an experienced academic leader with a proven track record and current high-quality research profile in one of the established or emerging research areas within the School. We want our Associate Dean to look beyond current approaches to shape how the School achieves its research ambitions; candidates will need to demonstrate they are innovative in the way they develop new ideas and collegial in their engagement with a broad stakeholder community.

With exciting developments such as our landmark new £40m Art & Design building this is an exciting time for the School. If you would like to contribute your expertise, creativity and energy to this wonderful institution full details can be found athttps://andersonquigley.com/opportunity/associate-dean-for-research-school-of-art-design-nottingham-trent-university/

Closing date: midday, Monday 28^thNovember 2022

Should you wish to discuss the roles in strict confidence, please contact our advising consultants at Anderson Quigley:

Kiersten Avery on +44(0)7510384735 [email protected]

Samantha Bryan-Ross on +44(0)7510 384 713 [email protected]

Applications should consist of:

• A full CV.


• A covering letter setting out your interest in the role and details of how you match the essential knowledge, skills and experience criteria of the person specification.


• Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of two referees. Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates.


• An online Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form.

Completed applications should be uploaded atwww.andersonquigley.com/candidates/ using the reference, AQ1623 for Associate Dean for Research