Academic Dean, ACADEMY OF LIVE TECHNOLOGY
Posted 1 week ago by Guardian Jobs
Negotiable
Undetermined
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West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Academy of Live Technology is seeking an Academic Dean to lead its Higher and Further Education programmes, focusing on strategic curriculum leadership and academic management. The role requires an innovative leader with a strong academic background and a collaborative approach to enhance the institution's connection with the live events and production sectors. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of higher education in a dynamic environment. The closing date for applications is 12 midnight, 13th August 2025.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of Higher and Further Education programmes.
- Ensure programmes are innovative and industry-connected.
- Manage day-to-day academic operations.
- Collaborate with staff, students, and industry stakeholders.
- Drive the institution's assessment for New Degree Awarding Powers.
Key Skills:
- Strong track record of academic leadership.
- Passion for innovation in teaching and learning.
- Entrepreneurial mindset.
- Ability to thrive in a creative and agile environment.
- Collaborative approach to working with diverse groups.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: West Yorkshire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
The Academy of Live Technology is seeking an ambitious and visionary Academic Dean to lead the delivery of our Higher and Further Education programmes. This pivotal role combines strategic curriculum leadership with day-to-day academic management, ensuring our programmes remain innovative, industry-connected, and aligned with the fast-evolving live events and production sectors. We are looking for a forward-thinking academic leader with an entrepreneurial mindset - someone who thrives in a creative, agile environment and is excited to shape the future of higher education beyond traditional models. You will bring a strong track record of academic leadership, a passion for innovation in teaching and learning, and a collaborative approach to working with staff, students, and industry. As we progress through our assessment for New Degree Awarding Powers, this is a rare opportunity to help drive the next chapter of a growing, specialist institution at the heart of Europe’s leading live industry campus. All applicants should submit a CV with references and a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) by the closing date by email. Please see the full job description attached. Closing date for applications: 12 midnight, 13th August 2025