Dean of Graduate Research 2021
- Employer
- THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE AUSTRALIA
- Location
- Newcastle, Australia
- Closing date
- 26 Feb 2021
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- Job Type
- Senior Management & Heads of Department, Deans
Job Details
The University of Newcastle’s vision is to be a world-leading university for our regions, as guided by the new Looking Ahead Strategic Plan. Our values focus on excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability. As a research-intensive university, Graduate Research lies at the heart of the University, fostering the next generation of researchers who will continue to address the major challenges facing society globally and locally.
The University seeks to appoint its next Dean of Graduate Research to lead the Higher Degree Research activities across the University. Reporting directly to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), the Dean will be a strategic thinker who understands what is taking place in the sector, nationally and internationally, to inform how best the University can position itself with Higher Degree by Research students. In addition, the Dean is accountable for ensuring that the Office of Graduate Research operationally delivers to the highest levels.
With the capacity to be an effective formal and informal leader of people, the Dean will work collaboratively with colleagues within and outside the University to develop potential new markets, attract fresh sources of funding, strengthen links with industry, and enhance the student experience.
Odgers Berndtson is assisting the University of Newcastle with this appointment. More information on the role can be found at www.Odgers.com/81658. For a confidential conversation, please contact Jane Harlen on +61 2 8905 3711.
The closing date for applications is Friday 26 February 2021.
Company
Our vision to become a world-leading university for our regions will take passion and perseverance. We can’t do it without you.
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.
We are looking for people to join our university and bring their global expertise to our region, and to take their impactful research to the world with us.
We are driven by our inclusive focus and are proud of our five-star rating for social equity. We are among the first 15 universities in Australia to receive the Bronze Award under the Athena Swan Charter and we’re striving to achieve Silver.
College of Engineering, Science and Environment
The University’s College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE) brings together expertise in engineering, environment, and the sciences to deliver life ready graduates and transformative solutions to our region and the world. CESE strives for excellence, innovation and equity in teaching, education, research and partnerships. We are global leaders uncovering new knowledge, creating revolutionary technology, and delivering innovative teaching.
The School of Engineering is one of the most research-intensive Schools within the University. The School consists of four discipline groupings:
- Civil and Environmental Engineering and Surveying
- Chemical and Renewable Energy Engineering
- Aerospace Systems, Electrical, Computer Systems
- Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
The School is home to many leading-edge research centres and has strong links with industry through sponsored undergraduate students and research collaborations. It is highly research active, contributing substantially to the overall research inputs and outputs of the CESE. This is reflected in the 2018 Excellence in Research in Australia outcomes where Electrical, Civil, Mechanical and Resource Engineering codes all received an ERA5.
Currently we have 8 positions available within the School of Engineering. For more information please see links to positions below or visit https://www.livehire.com/careers/universityofnewcastle/jobs
- Telephone
- +(61)249215000
- Location
-
UNIVERSITY DRIVE
CALLAGHAN
NEW SOUTH WALES
NSW 2308
Australia
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