• Fixed Term, five-year appointment
• Level E $195,371 +18% Deans Allowance +17% superannuation

UOW is recognised internationally for its research excellence. Globally, we’re in the top 250 of world universities and we’re aiming higher every day. A critical factor in our current and future success is the quality of our Higher Degree Research (HDR) students.

As Dean of Graduate Research you will lead UOW’s research strategy goal to ensure we support Best Practice Graduate Research. You will have executive responsibility for the Graduate Research School – the central administrative unit for UOW’s HDR students. You will also contribute to the institution’s overall strategic direction in research training by working collegially and constructively as a member of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation)’s leadership team.

A respected academic leader, you:

• Have demonstrated capability in building organisational research training capacity through the design and implementation of best-practice policy and strategy;
• Are well versed in the nuances of the Australian and international HDR regulatory and policy environments;
• Are an exemplary communicator and effective in applying relationship management skills to lift organisational culture and performance;
• Are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and best-practice mentoring and pastoral care of HDR students; and
• Are a highly experienced academic manager, capable of making difficult decisions and implementing these skilfully.

You will be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process.  For further information about this position, please contact Jo O’Brien, Office of the Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) on + 61 2 4221 3933 or jobrien@uow.edu.au 

Closing Date: Sunday 16 October 2022, 11:59 PM

The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally.

ABOUT US

The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.

 Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.