Deputy Dean

Deputy Dean

Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (FHASS) is seeking to appoint a Deputy Dean.

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.

Eligibility: This senior leadership role is open to internal applicants only and requires existing members of academic staff within the Faculty. It is normally occupied by colleagues at Senior Lecturer/Grade 9 level or above.

Term of office: The appointment runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027 (one year). The post is 0.5 FTE and recovery to substantive position upon completion unless renewed.

Role: The Deputy Dean works closely with the Pro‑VC to provide Leadership to the Faculty, emphasizing staff experience, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, physical resources, health and safety. Responsibilities include leading the current relocation of the Schools in the Faculty and representing the Faculty within and beyond the University.

Reward and recognition: You will receive a non‑superannuable salary supplement equivalent to one (for a Professor) or two (for a Senior Lecturer) increments on the salary scale, plus a non‑superannuable allowance of £8,000 per annum.

• 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.

Applications should be submitted via the Stonefish System by 14 July 2026.

Interviews of shortlisted candidates are expected to take place in person on 20 July 2026, chaired by the Deputy Vice‑Chancellor and including the Pro‑Vice Chancellor of Arts, Humanities, Management and Social Sciences.

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.

All advertised roles are UK based. The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address inequality in higher education and promote wellbeing for all colleagues.

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, equality of opportunity.

Contact for enquiries:
Pro‑VC of Arts, Humanities, Management and Social Sciences, Executive Assistant Monika Zaczek () or Faculty Officer – Resources Victoria Sharp ().