Alphacrucis University College

Bring innovative perspectives, contemporary research leadership and constructive challenge to RMIT's College of Business & Law. Shape research, academic development and impact across one of the leading business and law Colleges in Southeast Asia. Executive academic leadership role with underlying ongoing Academic Level E role. About the role RMIT is seeking an outstanding academic leader to join the College of Business & Law (CoBL) as Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research & Academic Development (ADVC RAD). This is a significant executive leadership opportunity for a senior research leader who has operated in high-performing university environments and is ready to bring that experience, perspective and ambition to RMIT. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) is seeking a leader who can help the College review how things are done, learn from external practice, lift research performance and build the conditions for academic success across a large, complex and internationally connected College. CoBL is one of the largest business schools in the Asia-Pacific region, with a distinctive combination of business and law disciplines, deep industry connections, major operations in Melbourne, a business school in Vietnam, and partnerships across Southeast Asia and beyond. The College sits at the intersection of business, law, technology and social impact, creating a powerful platform for research that is applied, collaborative and globally relevant. Reporting to the DVC, the ADVC RAD will provide strategic leadership for the College's research portfolio and lead the implementation of RMIT's research strategy within the College. Uniquely, the role will also lead a distinctive academic development mandate, supporting staff capability, academic career pathways, promotion and progression to the professoriate. As a member of the College Executive, the successful candidate will work closely with the DVC, Deans, the College Executive, the central Research and Innovation Portfolio, RMIT Vietnam, HDR leaders and academic communities across the College and University. The role requires a leader who can combine academic credibility with practical implementation discipline; someone who can build trust, set direction, raise ambition and help others succeed. Key priorities Bring diverse leadership experience and external research practice knowledge to the way research and academic development are led across the College. Lead the College's research strategy, performance agenda and annual strategic operating plans, aligned to RMIT's broader research priorities. Strengthen a high-performance, collaborative and impactful research culture across business and law disciplines. Build College-wide research concentrations and cross-disciplinary activity aligned to major questions, applied impact and the intersection of business, law, technology and society. Enhance research impact through partnerships with industry, government, international institutions and professional networks. Lead the College's academic development agenda, including staff capability, career development, promotion readiness and progression to the professoriate. Oversee HDR strategy, recruitment, supervision quality, timely completions and the positioning of HDR activity within the College's research objectives. Strengthen research governance, grant evaluation, reporting and the management of emerging research risks, including AI, intellectual property, ethics and research integrity. Work across Melbourne, Vietnam and RMIT's international networks to build research capability, academic success and regional impact. To be successful in this role, you will bring: Professorial standing, a PhD and an internationally recognised research profile in a business or law discipline. Senior academic leadership experience at Dean, Associate Dean Research, ADVC, PVC or comparable level. Evidence of leading research strategy, research performance, research governance, HDR quality and impactful research outcomes at scale. Experience working in complex university environments, ideally across more than one institution or operating model. Contemporary understanding of the research landscape, including impact, translation, technology, AI, ethics, intellectual property, research funding and the future of business and law disciplines. Demonstrated experience supporting academic development, career pathways, promotion, capability uplift and the development of the professoriate. The ability to build credibility with senior academic leaders while also engaging constructively with professional teams, central portfolios and external partners. Strong international perspective, with experience or networks across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong or Southeast Asia highly regarded. A leadership style that is collegial, inclusive and pragmatic, but also clear, decisive and performance oriented. The capacity to bring new ideas to RMIT while working constructively within a values-led, collaborative university culture. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. To apply Please submit a maximum five-page relevant CV and maximum four-page covering letter addressing your interest and suitability for this position by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this page. For further information, please see the Position Description or contact Ben Cass, Executive Recruitment Manager via email ben.cass@rmit.edu.au for a confidential discussion. Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements. Applications close on Sunday 28th of June at 11.59pm. About RMIT University RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university Why work at RMIT University Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice. We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures/reputation-and-rankings Bring Your Whole Self to Work We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond. We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins. RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani (Senior Talent Advisor), via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. In line with RMIT University's commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.All applicants will be required to complete a gender based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT's safety obligations. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation (CeRDI) - Mt Helen Campus Full-time, fixed-term appointment until June 2028 HEW 8 - $117,650 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation About the role You will contribute to the development and operations of web-based national services and infrastructure with the ARDC, supporting research data discovery, connection, publishing, sharing, and reuse. You will: engage with key stakeholders and developers to elicit, document and communicate their product and service needs; lead agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups and retrospectives; ensure business analysis activities support consistent, scalable and sustainable service solutions; and ensure deliverables are produced and delivered on time. About you You will have a demonstrated understanding of research context and the role of web-based services in transforming and accelerating research in Australia along with a demonstrable curiosity and understanding in emerging technology trends and their applicability to the Australian research sector. You will possess: demonstrated expertise in developing details requirements specifications, conducting testing and creating end-user documentation; demonstrated skills and experience in Agile/iterative methodologies. experience in Agile coaching or Scrum Master along with demonstrated technical expertise in Jira and Confluence strongly preferred; and extensive experience working closely with technical teams and web application developers across the entire Software Development Life Cycle. All University positions must hold a valid Employer Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply How to apply Please apply by Sunday, 14 June 2026 Applicants are required to submit a resume and a response to the key selection criteria. To view the position description, please visit https://wd105.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/federation/Federation_Careers Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant.If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756.Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific enquiries.

New senior academic roles in the newly established Faculty of Design at Waikato. Shape a bold new direction in transdisciplinary design Lead teaching, research and industry partnerships Join a growing team with more opportunities ahead Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role The University of Waikato is growing its Faculty of Design, and we are seeking exceptional academics to join us as Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Transdisciplinary Design. These newly created roles offer the opportunity to help shape an exciting new direction for design at Waikato. Working across and beyond traditional design disciplines, you will contribute to teaching, research and creative practice that addresses complex social, environmental and technological challenges. You will bring advanced expertise in design together with the ability to connect people, ideas and methods across disciplines. You will also play a key role in building meaningful partnerships with industry, iwi and communities, contributing to impactful teaching and research grounded in collaboration and real-world application. This is an exciting time to join the Faculty of Design as we establish new programmes and research initiatives across Design, Media, Environmental Planning and Geography. Alongside these senior appointments, additional opportunities at Lecturer and Senior Teaching Fellow levels will also be advertised. The Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer roles are full-time, permanent roles based at our Hillcrest Campus in Hamilton. For more information on these roles, please see the position description links - Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer. For a confidential conversation about the roles, please contact Professor Ricardo Sosa at rsosa@waikato.ac.nz All applications must be submitted through the online portal; emailed applications will not be accepted. Ko wai koe? - Who are you? You will be an experienced academic with expertise in transdisciplinary design and a strong commitment to innovative teaching, impactful research and collaborative engagement. Transdisciplinary design is understood as having an advanced level of expertise within design, combined with the ability to connect people, skills and knowledge across other creative specialties and disciplines to address complex challenges and enable systems change. You will also bring: A PhD in a relevant discipline  A strong record of teaching and curriculum development in higher education  Experience supervising postgraduate students across methodologies An established research profile, including publications and research activity The ability to work across design specialties and disciplinary boundaries  A track record of building meaningful partnerships with industry, iwi, community or public sector organisations  A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and engaging with Māori in ways that support positive outcomes  Excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building skills  For appointment at Associate Professor level, you will also bring evidence of sustained academic leadership, an internationally recognised research profile and experience leading collaborative research or strategic initiatives. Ko wai mātou? - Who are we? The Faculty of Design sits within Te Kura Toi - School of Arts, part of the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences. We are building a distinctive approach to design education and research at Waikato - one that is future-focused, collaborative and responsive to real-world challenges. Our programmes bring together creative practice, research and community engagement to create meaningful impact across sectors and disciplines. We are committed to academic excellence, student success and giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through our teaching, research and partnerships. He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? - Why should you apply for this position? We want you to be part of our success! Our university stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you'll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits. The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations, which can be found here. Ko te Tangata - For the People The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all. E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa. Applications close on Sunday, 28 June 2026. Requisition number: 1003670