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- Student gender ratio
- 65 F : 35 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 6% (1)
- Students per staff
- 10.4 (1)
- Student total
- 22366 (1)
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You will lead and mentor a team of academic staff, foster a high-performing and collegial culture, and drive the continued development of midwifery programs that produce outstanding graduates ready to meet the evolving needs of healthcare systems and communities. Working closely with the Dean and senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the discipline’s academic profile, research performance and national standing, while ensuring the continued quality, relevance and accreditation of UniSC’s midwifery programs. Beyond your personal academic contribution, you will play a critical role in developing people and capability within the discipline. As Discipline Lead, you will guide academic staff across career stages, supporting research productivity, teaching excellence and professional development. The position is primarily based at UniSC’s Sunshine Coast campus and may require work across campuses during the academic year. 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Your research is recognised for its quality, impact and contribution to advancing midwifery practice and policy, supported by a strong track record of competitive funding, influential publications and the successful supervision of higher degree researchers. You are committed to excellence in learning and teaching and bring the leadership required to drive innovation in curriculum and educational practice, ensuring graduates are well prepared to meet the evolving needs of women, families and healthcare systems. Equally important, you are a collaborative and strategic leader who is motivated by the opportunity to build and lead a high-performing academic discipline. You bring experience guiding academic teams, mentoring colleagues across career stages and fostering a culture of research excellence, teaching quality and professional engagement. 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We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life Choose one of the below if the vacancy is / isn’t open to international candidates: UniSC is committed to attracting top talent from around the world and is pleased to offer sponsorship opportunities for international candidates. UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au Discover UniSC We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni. We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland and a growing footprint in major capital cities. Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. According to the latest Good Universities Guide, UniSC has five star ratings in key areas including teaching quality, overall educational experience, learning resources, skills development, social equity, and student support, ranking us among the top public universities nationally for student satisfaction. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 fields ranked well above world standard in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rankings. 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La Trobe University
Australia, Bundoora
La Trobe University
Australia, Bundoora
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Post-doctoral Fellow in High-Energy Astrophysics in the Department of Physics
The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Ref.: 534618 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Physics (25600) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Post-doctoral Fellow in High-Energy Astrophysics in the Department of Physics Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in High-Energy Astrophysics in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 534618), to commence as soon as possible for two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Physics or Astronomy. The appointee will work with Prof. Stephen C.Y. Ng to pursue research in areas related to neutron stars, pulsar wind nebulae, or supernova remnants. Applicants with experience analysing radio interferometer data are especially encouraged to apply. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. (including a publication list), a cover letter, and a research statement. Applicants should also arrange three reference letters to be sent to Prof. Stephen Ng by e-mail (stephen_ng@hku.hk) directly. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until April 15, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency
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Research Assistant Professor in Smart Manufacturing
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong
With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible professionals and leaders, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”. Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved commendable results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 – it is ranked in the global top 30 for seven subjects, is first in Hong Kong for three subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 26 subjects. For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING Research Assistant Professor in Smart Manufacturing (Ref. 260304008) The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering offers a wide scope of multi-disciplinary undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and actively engages in various applied research and consultancy work with the community. Please visit the website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ise for more information about the unit. Duties The appointee will be required to: (a) conduct research that leads to publication in top-tier refereed journals; (b) pursue actively external research grants, such as General Research Fund, as Principal Investigator; (c) provide quality teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level; (d) contribute to departmental service; and (e) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates. Qualifications Applicants should: (a) have a PhD degree in a related discipline; (b) preferably have at least two years of postdoctoral research experience; (c) have demonstrated promise of a high level of creative ability in research and teaching in some subdivisions of his/her field; (d) be able to demonstrate effective classroom teaching skills; and (e) be a good team player and have excellent communication skills and the ability to use English as the medium of instruction. Conditions of Service A highly competitive package including a medical benefits plan and a gratuity payable upon completion of the term which is normally for two to three years initially, with possibility of extension. Application Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/rap. Consideration of applications will commence on 18 March 2026 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/. PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.
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Beijing Normal University - Hong Kong Baptist University United International College
China, Qianshan/Zhuhai
Beijing Normal University - Hong Kong Baptist University United International College
China, Qianshan/Zhuhai
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Salary
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience
Posted
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Subjects Taught at King Faisal University
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Arts and Humanities
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
- Veterinary Science
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology