Lancaster University

Ref.: 536233 Work type: Full-time Department: Centre for Applied English Studies (05300) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Professor/Associate Professor and Director of the Centre for Applied English Studies, Faculty of Arts (Ref.: 536233). We seek an exceptional academic leader to provide visionary direction, drive strategic initiatives, and enhance the Centre's reputation both locally and internationally. The successful candidate will hold a tenured appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor.  The University Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong has attained its pre-eminence as a research-led comprehensive university through upholding the highest international standards of excellence in its research pursuits, scholarship, teaching and learning, and service to the community. The University is consistently ranked amongst the world’s top universities: 11th in QS World University Rankings 2026, 1st in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026 and 33rd in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. In recent years, the University was ranked multiple times as the most international University in the world. Home to ten disciplinary Faculties (Architecture, Arts, Business and Economics, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science, and Social Sciences), the University is committed to fostering interdisciplinary exchange with an outlook for transformative breakthroughs, innovations and global impact. There are 42,330 undergraduate and postgraduate students from 97 countries, and more than 9,600 academic, academic-related and administrative staff. The University has embarked on a number of ambitious infrastructure and facilities projects for future expansion in the Northern Metropolis, Beijing, Shanghai and Europe. The Centre for Applied English Studies (CAES) The Centre for Applied English Studies (CAES), under the Faculty of Arts at The University of Hong Kong is a leading academic unit committed to excellence in English language education and communication. Through research-led pedagogy, CAES offers a wide range of credit-bearing courses, specialized workshops, and tailored consultation services designed to enhance students’ academic, professional, and digital literacies. Guided by a vision to be a recognized leader in the scholarship and practice of academic and professional communication, CAES empowers the HKU community to communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. This mission supports the University’s strategic goal of nurturing globally engaged graduates and fostering a culture of effective communication across disciplines. A cornerstone of CAES’s scholarly contribution is its suite of rigorous postgraduate programmes, including Master of Arts degrees and a PhD program. These include the MA in Applied Linguistics and the MA in TESOL - the latter offered jointly with the Faculty of Education. These programmes equip postgraduate students with advanced theoretical knowledge and practical research skills in language education, applied English across disciplines and contexts, and discourse analysis. The Role The Director will provide visionary academic, strategic, and operational leadership for the Centre. Key duties include: Providing academic, strategic, and operational leadership for the Centre. Fostering a dynamic environment for teaching excellence, curriculum innovation, and impactful research. Strengthening and expanding collaborations with HKU faculties, international partners, and professional bodies. Overseeing the development, delivery, and continuous enhancement of the Centre’s academic programmes and services. Mentoring CAES staff and supporting their professional development. Securing external funding and enhancing the Centre's local and international visibility and reputation. Qualifications and Qualities A PhD in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, Education, or a closely related field. A distinguished scholarly record and a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, commensurate with a senior tenured academic appointment. Proven leadership experience in a higher education setting, ideally within a language or communication centre, with an established global network. A strong understanding of contemporary trends in English language education, applied linguistics, and educational technology. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders. A demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and forward-thinking academic culture. Compensation and Benefits A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and professional leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. Application The University only accepts online applications for the above post. To ensure full consideration applicants should apply at the University’s careers site and upload: (1) a CV with publication list, (2) a cover letter, (3) an outline of your strategic vision as the Director of the Centre for Applied English Studies. Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and continue until July 31, 2026 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. The Faculty of Arts expressly encourages qualified persons of all genders to apply.

Part time 0.2 FTE, 12 month fixed term, located at the Central Clinical School, Camperdown Campus, part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Research Assistant in Clinical Trials to work alongside professional and academic researchers and clinicians on Diabetes Medication Base Salary HEO 4, $83,038 p.a. - $87,739 p.a. pro-rata p.a. + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Research Assistant - Clinical Trials provides clinical trial knowledge and expertise to the Assistant Director, Senior Research Academics and the Clinical trial team within the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Diabetes Centre. They will support the preliminary stages of grant applications, maintain research data integrity, and ensure efficient communication with survey participants. They also contribute to maintaining organised research records, readying data for presentations and reports. Your key responsibilities will be to: assist with the coordination of routine research task data collection and analysis through patient follow-ups and participant questionnaires, ensuring data quality and accuracy assist with the documentation process for research publications, maintaining comprehensive research records assist with the collection and processing of physical activity data using objective activity monitors facilitate personable communication with a broad range of stakeholders, and collaborate with team members to continuously improve stakeholder relations engage with stakeholders to address concerns and gather feedback, maintaining effective communication channels and collaborating with the team to enhance stakeholder relations. About you We are seeking for an exceptional Research Assistant - Clinical Trials who has: a tertiary qualification in health, allied health, medicine and equivalent relevant experience proven computer literacy and proficiency in using various research and administrative software applications, that may include Microsoft Suite, REDCap and other relevant software excellent written and spoken communication skills to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including study participants from diverse backgrounds and physical impairments strong problem-solving skills and ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with a focus on building inclusive and supportive work relationships, and ability to work independently clinical research skills and willingness and determination to undertake clinical training required for the role. Work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements This position is designated as child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working With Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012. Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Cecilia Blamey, Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Operations by email cecilia.blamey@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Thursday 04 June 2026 11:59 PM

Schemes of Service: Professional Officers Division: Professional Officers Employment Type: Fixed Term Job Purpose The Professional Officer will support applied research and innovation in community and allied health, working with internal teams and industry partners to develop practical solutions. The role focuses on translating clinical and operational needs into scalable solutions that address challenges in meeting healthcare innovation targets through care automation, digital health, and other sustainable solutions for the community care sector. Professional Officers are expected to bring a strong healthcare-sector leadership track record, preferably at Assistant Director level or above, with proven experience in managing a business unit, service line, programme office, or multi-disciplinary delivery team. The role requires a hands-on leader who has carried business or KPI targets, generated industry projects through business development and partner engagement, secured funding or other cashable resources, and personally driven project execution to deliver measurable healthcare innovation outcomes, including project completion, value capture, manpower training, ecosystem outreach, and NRF KPI delivery evidence. Key Responsibilities Applied Research & Development Conduct reviews on healthcare innovation literature, frameworks, and assessment tools for both generic industry-wide and sector-specific applications, such as care automation, anti-frailty programmes, and cognitive screening technologies. Develop healthcare solution road mapping and development frameworks to support the identification and follow-through of innovation solutions for community and aged care providers. Support the development of healthcare solutions and applications through project execution (experimentation, data collection, analysis, and evaluation). Industry Collaboration Support collaborations with industry partners — Community & Aged Care Providers, Healthcare & Population Health Partners, and Technology Solution Providers — to understand problem statements and contribute to solution development. Assist in project scoping by gathering technical inputs and identifying relevant capabilities within the ecosystem (IHLs, research centres, industry partners). Participate in industry meetings, discussions, and project engagements to build and maintain the ICAH ecosystem network. Project Execution & Support Assist in leading the planning and execution of multiple healthcare innovation projects to ensure timely delivery of outcomes, specifically tracking the committed NRF KPIs: IaaS Service Volume, Innovation Initiatives, Value Capture, Manpower Training, and Ecosystem Establishment, with clear documentation of industry project completion, value generated, funding secured, partner commitments, and team contribution. Generate technical reports, presentations, and documentation on the development of healthcare solutions and applications, including the monthly ICAH operations report for management. Contribute to grant proposals and project submissions where required. Track project progress and maintain proper documentation of activities across the secured and pipeline project portfolio, including milestone status, risks/issues, partner commitments, funding status, value-capture evidence, training outcomes, and ecosystem outreach. Support the IaaS Center for Community and Allied Health Innovation in achieving measurable NRF KPI outcomes, including delivery of data analytics, innovation initiatives, value capture, manpower training, and ecosystem-establishment targets. Assist in leading the team to complete 12 data analytics projects and digital dashboards for industry, hospitals, aged homes, or non-profit organisations. Support the securing of $2M in industry- or agency-funded projects, new grants, or other cashable resources for SIT. Assist in leading the team to deliver 30 innovation projects and support deployment of 20 new or improved products, processes, or services to industry, hospitals, aged homes, or non-profit organisations. Support delivery of technologies and solutions through IaaS initiatives that help organisations generate S$11 million in cost savings and/or new businesses. Train 120 company employees and/or healthcare professionals on innovation solutions implemented by IaaS, enabling dissemination and sharing of best practices with industry and other healthcare providers through workshops. Provide Assistant Director-level or equivalent leadership exposure in healthcare-sector project delivery, including ownership of business unit, programme, service-line, or portfolio targets; stakeholder engagement with care providers, hospitals, aged-care operators, allied health partners, industry solution providers, and internal research/engineering teams; and hands-on follow-through to convert opportunities into funded projects and implemented outcomes. Oversee the allocation and integration of contributions from Research Engineers with different skill sets, ensuring that each workstream contributes its share to the overall NRF KPI delivery plan. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Public Health, Nursing, Allied Health, or related disciplines,  Master's degree preferred. Minimum 7 years' relevant experience with substantial work experience in healthcare, community care, aged care, allied health, digital health, healthcare operations, product development, or healthcare innovation. Demonstrated healthcare-sector leadership track record, preferably equivalent to Assistant Director level or above, in leading a business unit, programme office, service line, project portfolio, or multi-disciplinary delivery team in healthcare, community care, aged care, allied health, digital health, or applied innovation settings. Possess understanding of healthcare innovation concepts (e.g., clinical validation, commercialisation, care automation, health economics). Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Resourceful, meticulous and problem-solving attitude. Ability to evidence the value of projects delivered, including project quantum, business scale handled, cost savings, productivity outcomes, new business generated, or other measurable value-capture outcomes. Experience in securing or supporting industry-funded projects, agency-funded grants, or equivalent cashable resources, with ability to document funding quantum and stakeholder commitments. Proven accountability for business, operational, revenue, funding, or KPI targets, with experience in business development, partner engagement, proposal shaping, project generation, and conversion of industry or healthcare needs into funded projects, grants, pilots, deployments, or other cashable resources. Ability to both lead and personally contribute to delivery, including scoping, execution, stakeholder management, documentation, value capture, risk/issue resolution, and hands-on troubleshooting on the ground. Relevant exposure to healthcare service innovation, care automation, clinical workflow optimisation, digital health implementation, health economics, value capture, training delivery, and ecosystem-building activities will be advantageous.