Erasmus School of Economics is seeking an inspiring new Vice Dean of Education from 1 January 2027 as the appointment of the current Vice Dean of Education expires on that date.
We are looking for a strong, inclusive and team-oriented academic leader with a collaborative leadership style, a strong commitment to educational excellence, and the ability to bring people together and supportive academic environment.
Job description The role of Vice Dean of Education is a dynamic role with a broad and varied portfolio, offering significant scope for impact across the School’s educational agenda.
The Vice Dean of Education will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality education for the students and continuous improvement of academic programmes.
Appropriate and tailored support will be provided in consultation with the Management Team (MT), enabling to fulfil the role of Vice Dean effectively.
This position also offers an excellent opportunity for further professional development in leadership, policy development, and the management of internal and external stakeholders.
The Vice Dean of Education holds responsibility for the education portfolio ensuring quality and coherence of education within the School.
This position focuses on developing, safeguarding, and further strengthening the School's education policy on initial and post-initial education in alignment with both the School’s and university’s strategy.
As a strategic sparring partner to the Dean and as member of the MT, this role contributes to integrated decision-making and developing proposals in education strategy and policy frameworks.
In this role, you will supervise the Programme Director and ensure alignment between education strategy, the departments, educational operations, and School resources.
You will have regular meetings with the MT, Directors, Programme Director, Head of Student Affairs, Head of Learning & Innovation Teams and policy officers form part of the day-to-day responsibilities.
External representation constitutes a significant aspect of this position.
The Vice Dean represents the School in university-wide education bodies.
Additionally, the Vice Dean actively promotes the School's degree programmes and educational developments within the School, across the university, and with societal partners and external stakeholders such as the affiliated companies that offer post-initial education.
Key responsibilities Strategic Education Planning and Policy Development: • Developing and formulating a strategic long-term vision for education within the School represents a core responsibility.
• Substantive contribution to the execution of the School’s multi-year strategic plan is expected.
Programme and Quality Framework Development: • Establishing frameworks and developing proposals which includes, amongst other things, the structure of degree programmes, educational quality, and quality assurance.
Evaluation and Accreditation Management:• Responsibility for internal and external evaluations of education includes overseeing accreditations and programme reviews.