Position: Associate Dean - Head of Department of Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science and Game Design.

Tenure: Permanent.

Location: University of LiverpoolBengaluru, India.

Reports to: Provost, India Campus.

About:

Established in 1881, University of Liverpool is an internationally renowned Russell Group university recognized for our high-quality teaching and research.

We are consistently ranked as one of the best universities both nationally and globally, and most of our research is rated world leading or internationally excellent.

This is the chance to be part of a once in a generation opportunity to build a globally recognised university in India, backed by the heritage and academic strength of the University of Liverpool.

Shape minds, influence futures, and reimagine higher education for tomorrow.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Associate Dean to join the founding academic team at the University of Liverpools India Campus.

In this exciting role, you will not only contribute to world class teaching and academic delivery but also play a vital part in shaping a cutting edge, learner-centric environment that mirrors the academic excellence of the Liverpool campus.

You will lead the newly established Department of Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, and Game Design.

As an Associate Dean, you will be expected to bring academic rigor, a student's first mindset, and a bold, future-ready approach to teaching, learning, and curriculum development.

Commitment to Diversity:

We are committed to enhancing workforce diversity and seek to attract, develop and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Salary will be commensurate with the appointees accomplishments, potential, and the academic rank of the appointment.

Key responsibilities and duties:

- Delivery of a strategic vision and direction to the Department that is goal orientated.

- Lead design, delivery, assessment and development of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

- Provide academic leadership, including staff development and mentoring, performance evaluation and curriculum innovation.

- Collaborate with global faculty to ensure curriculum parity with the University of Liverpools UK standards.

- Promote research informed teaching, innovation in pedagogy and interdisciplinary collaboration.

- Participate in institutional initiatives, academic quality reviews, and accreditation processes.

- Contribute to thought leadership through research, publications, and industry-academic collaborations.

In addition to the above, all University of Liverpool, India Bengaluru staff are required to:

- Adhere to all University policies and procedures, completing all obligatory training and induction modules, including Equality & Diversity and Health & Safety.

- Respect confidentiality: all confidential information should be kept in confidence and not released to unauthorized persons.

- Participate in the Universitys Professional Development Review scheme and take a proactive approach to own professional development.

- Demonstrate customer service excellence in dealing with all stakeholders.

- Embody and uphold the Universitys Vision and Values.

Essential Qualifications and Attributes:

- Teaching qualification or Fellowship of HEA or commitment to complete qualification.

- Significant knowledge with global education practices, outcome-based education, and modern instructional technologies.

- Proven leadership, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

- Ability to think and operate strategically.

- Ability to make decisions in a complex and fast-paced environment.

- Building positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

- Building Teams and Developing others.

- Willingness to give and receive feedback.

- Commitment to student success, academic integrity, and continuous learning.

- Commitment to the vision and values of the University delivering excellent research, impact, and education.

- Understanding the importance of promoting equality of opportunity in activities relevant to the role.

- Commitment to collegiality and developing yourself and others through appropriate training.

- Self-motivated, innovative, able to work independently and collaboratively.

Skills / Experience:

- An understanding of research excellence.

- Proven record of accomplishment in senior academic leadership and the delivery of world class, research-informed teaching.

- Experience of operating at a strategic level contributing to the success of a department.

- Experience developing a positive culture of embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

- Demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, or academic innovation at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with the ability to engage, inspire and support diverse student cohorts.

- Experience in an academic post at a professorial level.

- Excellent record of accomplishment in research.

- Record of accomplishment in delivering impact or knowledge exchange.

- Curriculum development, course design and teaching, learning and assessment methods at UG and PG levels.

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