Leadership opportunities

Faculty of Arts, Macquarie University

A place of pioneering minds that seeks to break free of conventions, Macquarie University is a distinctive, progressive and transformational institution designed to work in tandem with industry and strive for the extraordinary by challenging tradition and embracing different views.

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Faculty of Arts as a key member of the leadership team that will continue to build on the already strong reputation of the Faculty into the future. The Faculty of Arts is home to a passionate community of scholars committed to serving students and engaging the community through transformative education and world-leading research. Our interdisciplinary teaching and research seeks to stimulate positive change and address local, national and global challenges.

Dean of Law

The Macquarie Law School has pioneered a contemporary approach to teaching law in societal, economic and political contexts, and our internationally recognised research brings together leading minds across diverse legal issues. The next Dean of Law will lead a period of growth and development across both teaching and research that will reinforce and enhance our links with industry and our pursuit of social justice. Bringing an ethos of engagement and collaboration, the Dean will demonstrate a flair for innovation across education and research and the ability to inspire staff and students alike as the School continues on a positive trajectory of growth and renewal.

Head, Department of Security Studies and Criminology

One of Australia’s leading academic centres of teaching and research in applied security studies and criminology, the Department has a strong focus on research excellence, impact, student engagement and employability. The next Head of Department will bring a record of excellence in research and research leadership, and the ability to inspire collaboration and continued success across teaching and research into the future. Critical to success in this role will be the ability to develop and maintain links to industry, academic institutions and government.

Macquarie University will be supported in a global search for these appointments by the executive search firm Perrett Laver.

For a confidential discussion about the Dean of Law opportunity please contact: Angad Roy at +61 2 8051 3018 or angad.roy@perrettlaver.com. To submit your application, please visit the Perrett Laver website at https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/ quoting reference 5516.

For a confidential discussion about the Head, Department of Security Studies and Criminology opportunity please contact: Mazin Almaimani at +61 2 8075 4605 or mazin.almaimani@perrettlaver.com. To submit your application, please visit the Perrett Laver website at https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/ quoting reference 5517.

The deadline for both applications is 5.00pm AEDT 31^st January 2022.