The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading Australian university with a history of outstanding achievements in teaching and learning, research and community engagement. UOW is closely connected with the communities in which it operates and is a major driver of regional development.

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences has a world class reputation for excellence in research and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. We are a leading engineering, mathematics, physics and ICT research Faculty in Australia, based on our long-standing collaborations with government partners, local and multinational industries, and research centres nationally and internationally. The Faculty is the recipient of many long term, major R&D grants from Industry and this strong engagement results in exceptionally relevant and contemporary courses for our students in addition to quality research contributions.The Faculty has the highest graduate employment rate and the highest rating in Australia for most teaching and student experience KPI’s as measured by external authorities.

Reporting directly to the Vice-Chancellor, the Executive Dean drives all aspects of the strategic leadership, and operation and management of the Faculty, fostering an effective Faculty Executive Team, and ensuring Schools optimise realisation of the University's goals. As a member of the Vice­ Chancellor's Advisory Group, the Executive Dean provides strategic direction and plays a significant role in University-wide initiatives. The Executive Dean also performs a key advocacy and liaison role with industry, the professions, accreditation bodies, government and other external stakeholders,in developing partnerships, meeting requirements and advancing the interests of the Faculty and its programs.

In appointing the Executive Dean, we seek an outstanding academic leader with an international research track record and demonstrated success in leading dynamic and complex organisational units. Experience in leading the development of Faculty strategic plans - which engage academic and professional staff of the Faculty -will be key to success. Outstanding interpersonal skills, presence and credibility are essential to develop and promote effective and collegial relationships internal and external to the University.

OdgersBerndtson Executive Search is assisting UOW with this appointment. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact the consultants leading the search, Paul Hill, Paul.Hill@odgersberndtson.com, Tel: +61 407 766 756 or Jenny Sutton, Jenny.Sutton@odgersberndtson.com.

Applications close 14 June 2021, submitted directly to www.odgers.com/82805 or Paul.Hill@odgersberndtson.com.