Selection Procedures for Deans

The Faculty Screening Committee will consist of –

• Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor (as Chair)
• Chair of the Academic Board
• one member nominated by the Faculty
• Manager Equity and Diversity (as observer)
• Executive Officer

The Selection Committee will consist of –

• Vice Chancellor (as Chair)
• Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor
• Chair of the Academic Board
• Member of Senate
• One member nominated by the Faculty
• Corresponding member from outside the University
• Manager Equity and Diversity (as observer)
• Executive Officer

The position will be externally advertised.

A Faculty Screening Committee shall be appointed to :

• Prepare and authorise publication of an advertisement based on selection criteria which directs applicants to address the criteria.
• Identify potential applicants to whom direct approaches may be made and senior colleagues and acquaintances who may be in a position to identify or recommend potential applicants. Particular attention should be given in this search process to the possibility of identifying qualified female applicants.
• Authorise approaches to be made.
• Review applications received and identify a short-list of candidates with a prima facie case for appointment to the position. Local or known candidates should not be short-listed unless such a case can be made.
• Submit a report to the Selection Committee, clearly identifying which of the applicants the Faculty Screening Committee believes should be shortlisted for further consideration by the Selection Committee.

The Selection Committee is responsible for carrying out the selection process. Its main responsibility is to assess the relative claims of applicants against the selection criteria and ensure that the best available applicant is recommended for appointment. In order to achieve this the Selection Committee should :

• Review the search and screening process and search further if it is considered to be necessary; consider the Faculty Screening Committee's recommendations, and shortlist the candidates to be interviewed.
• Arrange (through the secretary) for each shortlisted candidate to give a presentation(s) to the Faculty. The Faculty's evaluation of the presentation(s) should be represented to the Selection Committee through its nominees on the committee.
• Conduct the formal interviews and review referees' reports.
• Recommend the candidate most suitable for appointment.

The Vice-Chancellor will advise the Senate about the committee's decision.

Applications for vacant positions are strictly confidential and access must be restricted to members of the Faculty Screening Committee and the Selection Committee.