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Call for Applications for Associate Deans
Following the decision of Senate, the new Faculty of Science and Technology will come into being on 1 August 2005. Applications are now invited for three posts of Associate Dean in the new faculty (see below to download a full job description):
- Associate Dean for research
- Associate Dean for undergraduate teaching
- Associate Dean for postgraduate studies
The major duties of these posts are to provide leadership in the areas for which they are responsible within the faculty, and, as members of the Dean's Steering group, to contribute to the development and delivery of the faculty's strategy.
Posts are tenable from 1 August 2005 and will normally be for a period of three years, and may be renewed. All posts are open to suitably qualified academic staff members of the faculty and the three associate deans will normally be from different departments or units within the faculty.
Prospective candidates are invited to discuss their applications informally with the Dean Designate, Professor Mary Smyth (ext 93467, m.smyth@lancaster.ac.uk).
Candidates should submit a statement of their willingness to be considered for the post, with the signatures of three supporting nominators. In addition, they should attach a one page statement of their interest in the post and relevant experience, and a brief CV. Before submitting an application, candidates should discuss it with their Head of Department and obtain consent in principle.
These documents should be sent to the faculty officer, Rosie Cantley, B25 Engineering Building by Tuesday 24th May at 12.00. Interviews will be held between the 1st and 10th of June.
Wed 27 April 2005
Associated Links
- Associate Dean for Postgraduate Studies - Application info and job description
- Associate Dean for Research - Application info and job description
- Associate Dean for Undergraduate Teaching - Application info and job description
Latest News
Lancaster set to receive funding boost to stimulate UK's economy
Lancaster is amongst leading universities who are set to benefit from a £50 million investment in cutting-edge research and innovation projects to drive growth. Lancaster's project will use the strong international reputation and links in China, in particular with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, to address the Government's priorities to focus on high-growth SMEs and to increase exports. Using expertise from across the University, it focuses on improved leadership and new technology...
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Fri 17 May 2013
Billion-year-old water could hold clues to life on Earth and Mars
A UK-Canadian team of scientists has discovered ancient pockets of water, which have been isolated deep underground for billions of years and contain abundant chemicals known to support life.
Story supplied by LU Press Office
Thu 16 May 2013
How do we find out about cyber criminals?
Security Lancaster and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics held a workshop to form a new collaborative group who will widen the knowledge of cybercrime and start developing innovative approaches to obtaining information on cyber criminals. The workshop included security researchers and statisticians, solicitors specialising in cybercrime, and experts from government agencies.
Thu 16 May 2013
First, carbon footprints... now you can calculate your 'nitrogen footprint'
Scientists at Lancaster, Virginia and Oxford universities have produced a web-based tool that allows anyone living in the UK to see their own 'nitrogen footprint'.
Story supplied by LU Press Office
Wed 15 May 2013