• Opportunity for a distinguished academic to lead the Sydney School of Veterinary Science
• Be a part of the leadership team of the Faculty of Science
• Fixed-term role as Head for a period of 4 years, supporting by a continuing professorial appointment within the school

About the opportunity

With a history dating back to 1882, the Faculty of Science is among five faculties at the University of Sydney and conducts teaching and research across eight distinct Schools: Chemistry; Geosciences; History and Philosophy of Science; Life and Environmental Sciences; Mathematics and Statistics; Physics; Psychology; and the Sydney School of Veterinary Science.

The Sydney School of Veterinary Science is ranked 1st in Australia and 16th in the world (QS World University Subject Rankings 2021). Our academic and professional staff are committed to ensuring the highest quality experience and outcomes for our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and research students. We employ a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to research and clinical service, which in turn, informs our teaching. Our community of veterinary students and higher degree by research (HDR) students are enabled to develop their skills in inquiry, evidence-based medicine and innovation. Our school operates across two campuses, Camperdown (inner-city) and Camden (peri-urban) and has three teaching hospital facilities that provide unique learning experiences and research opportunities.

We are seeking to appoint a distinguished academic as Head of School and Dean, Sydney School of Veterinary Science, who will join the leadership team of the Faculty of Science. The Head of School and Dean is responsible for the School's academic teaching, learning and research performance outcomes that support the overall faculty strategic goals, maintaining accreditation standards, the student experience, meeting financial targets and the workplace culture. The position has formal financial and people delegations and is responsible for effective decision making to ensure financial sustainability. The successful applicant will contribute to the recruitment, appointment, development and retention of talented staff who are able to attract and develop talented students. The successful applicant will also help to promote the School's, the Faculty's and the University's reputation for excellence and its national and international academic standing.

About you (skills, capabilities and experience)

The successful candidate will hold PhD qualifications and will have a recognised international academic and professional standing within a relevant academic field. You will have extensive experience in people leadership and management within the higher education/knowledge worker sector, experience in working with industry, and a track record in managing financial sustainability, infrastructure and the operational needs and practices of an academic unit. Your ability to make strategic decisions, together with a strong business acumen, will support your endeavours in academic leadership, key stakeholder management and industry collaborations.

The successful applicant must have a wide network of established relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders, that can be leveraged to enhance the standing of the School, the Faculty and the University.

Term and remuneration

The term of the appointment is four years with the possibility of renewal, subject to negotiation. The successful candidate will also be offered a professorial appointment in an appropriate discipline in the School and will retain that position at the conclusion of their headship. An attractive remuneration package will be offered. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance will also be provided if required.

How to apply

The University of Sydney will be supported in its search for this appointment by the executive search firm Korn Ferry.

Please contact Korn Ferry if you wish to discuss this role further in confidence.

Courtenay Atwell
0403 553 836

For more information and to submit your application, please register your interest with a CV and a cover letter that outlines your skills and experiences relevant to the role to usyd.vet@kornferry.com

Closing time: 11:59pm (AEDT) on 30th June 2022.

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