Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.   

The Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building (DAB) is a creative and vibrant faculty. The Faculty is known for impactful research, a strong focus on industry and global engagement and a distinct model of collaborative learning. The Faculty provides high quality, innovative programs of research, teaching and professional education to clients of diverse backgrounds, both nationally and internationally in a spectrum of related disciplines.

We are seeking a strong academic leader for the role of Head of School of Built Environment.

About the Role

As the Head of the School of Built Environment you will provide academic leadership and management of the School in order to maintain and enhance its teaching, research and engagement, and for contributing to the strategic management of the Faculty.

In conjunction with the Associate Dean Teaching and Learning, you will lead the development of curriculum, and the delivery, maintenance and evaluation of all teaching and learning programs. As well, and in conjunction with the Associate Dean Research, you will lead the research and engagement outcomes with the aim of increasing high quality and impact research.

You will ensure continuing improvement of courses that enhance the Faculty's academic standards, the quality of its teaching, leads the school’s external engagement and its interaction with the domestic and international community of professions reflecting its disciplines. You will be responsible for ensuring that the welfare of coursework students and students and professionals enrolled in other programs is adequately monitored.

About You

As this is a key leadership role within the Faculty, you must have previous experience in effective academic leadership and management and a proven ability to develop and implement strategies which promote excellence and continuous improvement. Communication and negotiation skills are important as is your ability to interact effectively with a range of academic and professional staff in a complex environment.

 You will also have:

• Demonstrated capacity to identify new opportunities and build collaborative relationships, within the Faculty, UTS, and externally
• A broad understanding of the issues associated with course and student administration
• Experience of collaborative research with industry and practice
• Experience in developing policy to promote equity in some part of the university or other educational setting
• Experience in leading and developing entrepreneurial activities to the benefit of the university or other educational setting.
• A PhD or equivalent in a relevant area and professional development in areas relevant to management and leadership of the Faculty.

Remuneration & Benefits

An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a fixed term basis for three (3) years.

How to Apply

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please click the apply link and download the Position Description from the UTS website.

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. If you are a current UTS staff member, for help on how to apply through NEO please click here.

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC152242

Enquiries regarding the role may be directed to Professor Elizabeth Mossop, Dean, at Elizabeth.Mossop@uts.edu.au

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au or on +61 (0) 2 9514 1080.

Closing Date:  Wednesday, 4^th December 2019 at 11:59pm (AEST)

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please note: If you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact recruitment@uts.edu.au for assistance.  

UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and valuing diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.

Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we are now among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.