Vice-Dean for Teaching, Learning & Students

The University of Manchester is seeking an exceptional academic leader to serve as Vice-Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students within the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health.

This is a strategically critical leadership role, central to delivering the University’s Manchester 2035 vision and shaping a world-leading student experience at scale.

The Role

As a member of the University’s extended leadership team and Faculty leadership team, you will provide strategic and academic leadership for Teaching, Learning and Students across a large and complex faculty.

You will:

• Lead the development and delivery of a forward-looking Teaching, Learning and Students strategy aligned to Manchester 2035
• Shape a demand-led, interdisciplinary portfolio informed by research-led curricula and digitally enabled pedagogy
• Work in partnership with students, academic leaders and Professional Services to deliver an outstanding and inclusive student experience
• Drive innovation in curriculum design and pedagogical practice, including the use of emerging technologies
• Lead portfolio review, quality assurance and regulatory compliance across all programmes
• Oversee key aspects of student experience, including appeals, complaints and fitness to practise
• Build strong partnerships with healthcare providers, industry and global education organisations

This role requires a leader who combines academic credibility with strategic vision and a commitment to educational excellence.

The Person

You will bring:

• A strong academic reputation with a track record in teaching, learning and educational innovation
• Significant senior leadership experience in complex, multidisciplinary environments
• A clear strategic vision for higher education, including digital and pedagogical innovation
• Experience of portfolio development, curriculum reform and market-informed decision making
• Strong understanding of the UK higher education and health education landscape
• A commitment to partnership with students and enhancing the student experience
• Experience of building partnerships with healthcare systems, industry and global education providers
• A commitment to inclusive leadership and organisational development

Why Join Us

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of education within one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities — driving innovation, delivering impact and preparing future generations of professionals and leaders.

What will you get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to people.talent@manchester.ac.uk

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Lewis Burne

Email: talent.attraction@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.