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Based in the city of Romeoville, northeastern Illinois, Lewis University is a Roman Catholic affiliated university operated by the Brothers of the Christian Schools. Founded in 1932, it is named for philanthropist Frank Lewis. The university also has a campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which offers five undergraduate degrees and a Masters in Business Administration.

Lewis is a liberal arts institution containing the colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, and Nursing. Lewis offers one of the most renowned pre-professional biology courses in the mid-west, with an good acceptance rate into a students preferred professional school.

The School for Professional Education offers accelerated programmes allowing adults to balance work and family life while studying, offering 16 undergraduate courses and an M.A. in Organisational Leadership. Within Illinois, Lewis University offers courses designed around working professionals at locations in Hickory Hills, Oak Brook, and Tinley Park.

Athletics teams at Lewis are known as the Flyers, and the badge feature a pilot in old-fashioned hat and goggles. There are nine men’s varsity sports teams and nine women’s, with sports the same except for men’s baseball and women’s softball.

The university is part of the Yellow Ribbon programme, which allows post-9/11 veterans to enroll in over one hundred educational courses at no cost of tuition, and there are dedicated student veteran groups on campus.

Alumni of Lewis include New Zealand international footballer Jenny Bindon, screenwriter Kay Cannon, and the ten time Grammy award winning ‘Queen of Funk’ Chaka Khan.

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Australia


Provide academic leadership in the delivery of high-quality student centred teaching and research Access excellent facilities including advanced simulation and clinical infrastructure Generous relocation assistance provided to support relocation to beautiful Orange The role Continuing, Full Time academic appointment Concurrent Dean of Rural Dentistry and Oral Health / Associate Head of School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences role for an initial period of up to 3 years Level D - $167,348 pa to $184,243 (plus allowances and 17% superannuation) Level E - $215,225 pa (plus allowances and 17% superannuation) Orange We are seeking an outstanding academic leader to take on a unique combined leadership and professorial role as Dean of Dentistry and Oral Health (Associate Head of School) and Professor/Associate Professor in Dentistry. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of dentistry and oral health education, research, and clinical impact in regional Australia while driving strategic growth, innovation, and excellence. This leadership position provides both strategic leadership and academic excellence across dentistry and oral health disciplines. As Associate Head / Dean, you will lead and manage the Centre, drive strategic direction, ensure academic quality and accreditation, and build strong partnerships across industry, government, and communities. While as an academic as Professor/Associate Professor, you will deliver outstanding teaching, lead impactful research, and contribute to curriculum innovation and student success. About you You are a visionary academic leader with a passion for rural health and a proven ability to deliver impact across teaching, research, and leadership. A doctoral qualification in dentistry or a related discipline and/or equivalent academic standing Eligibility for registration (or current registration) as a Dentist with Ahpra An outstanding research record with international standing and success in research funding Significant leadership and management experience in higher education or clinical academic settings Deep understanding of dental education, accreditation, and the Australian health system Demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams and managing complex environments About us We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place. Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world. Learn more about the Faculty of Science and Health here. Learn more about the School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences here. Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits. Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles. To apply Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a 1-2 page “statement of suitability” demonstrating their skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us. This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position. Further information Additional information is available in the position descriptions. Position Description - Professor -Associate Professor in Dentistry.pdf Position Description - Dean of Dentistry and Oral Health (Associate Head of School) For Recruitment specific enquiries, please contact Nelvin Kumar | Talent Acquisition Consultant | nekumar@csu.edu.au or for a confidential discussion on the role please contact: Professor Megan Smith | Executive Dean - Faculty of Science and Health | deanofscienceandhealth@csu.edu.au Closing Date: 11pm, 8 June 2026

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$167,348 pa to $215,225 pa (plus allowances and 17% superannuation)

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Masaryk University

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Masaryk University

Czech Republic, Brno


Department: Department of Anthropology – Faculty of Science Deadline: 10 Jun 2026 Start date: 01.09.2026 or negotiable Job type: full-time Job field: Project management, grants | Science and research | Education and schooling Dean of the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position Biological/Physical Anthropologist (Assistant Professor) Workplace: Department of anthropology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Czech Republic Type of Contract: temporary position with 3-year contract (with possible extension), academic Working Hours: 1 FTE (full-time employment of 40 hours per week) Expected Start Date: 1. 9. 2026 or negotiable with respect to immigration timelines for non EU candidates Number of Open Positions: 1 Pay: negotiable Application Deadline: 10. 6. 2026 EU Researcher Profile: R2 About the Workplace Masaryk University is modern, dynamic and the most attractive university in the Czech Republic with ten faculties, more than 7 000 staff and 33 000 students, a wide range of research areas and a strong international position. We are the largest academic employer in the South Moravian Region. Faculty of Science MU, a holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award by the European Commission, is a research-oriented faculty, offering university education (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degree programs) closely linked to both primary and applied research and high school teaching of the following sciences: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth sciences. We are the most productive scientific unit of the Masaryk University generating around 40 % of MU research results. Department of Anthropology at the Faculty of Science MU is an academic, research- and education-oriented institution which focuses on the study of interactions between biological, social and cultural aspects of humankind. We are a modern institution oriented on current trends in education, offering Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph.D. degrees, consistently with more than a hundred of students in the undergraduate programs and currently with six students in the Ph.D. program. From the very beginning, students are offered intensive training in topics of biological and socio-cultural anthropology. They are encouraged to participate in department’s research projects which contributes crucially to their success in the job market after graduation. The research activities are anchored in the tradition embodying the biological and the behavioral aspect of mankind. Many of our top-tier research projects aim to apply scientific knowledge in practice – emphasis is given on developing methods for the fields of forensic anthropology or on multi-disciplinary collaboration projects which address nutritional status or modelling of human growth and development in childhood and adolescence. The department’s labs are equipped with cutting-edge technologies for 3D data acquisition of human body morphology and advanced biological data processing. In addition, advanced evaluation of nutritional status and other somatic characteristics as well as assessment of prehistorical and historical skeletal remains is conducted in our facilities utilizing state-of-the-art equipment. Currently, the Department of Anthropology includes cca 20 faculty members and researchers who are involved in teaching, conducting research and promoting science. For more information, please visit its website at https://www.muni.cz/en/about-us/organizational-structure/faculty-of-science/314070-deptof-anthropology. Job Description: The candidate for the position is expected to carry out pedagogical and creative tasks (scientific, research & development, innovative and others) in accordance with mission of the Faculty, activities of the department and ongoing research projects. He or she is expected to be involved in teaching and development of study programmes, research & development, promoting of science & dissemination of research results, and to participate in academic authorities and other bodies. He or she is also expected to carry out additional administrative and operational activities related to the type of work and departmental duties, as per instructions of the direct superior. Key Duties: To teach current courses (introductory to specialty for the undergraduate and graduate program. To conduct research falling under or closely related to evolutionary oriented physical/biological anthropology. To advise/mentor students, to participate in academic and program-related committees, and to participate in traditional academic functions. To seek external funding for his/her own research activities in the field of skeletal anthropology/bioarcheology, preferably including field surveys and excavations. 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Competitive

Posted

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Senior Lecturer - Nursing

WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY

Western Sydney University

Australia, Campbelltown

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Western Sydney University

Australia, Campbelltown


2 x Full-time, Ongoing Positions. Campbelltown & Parramatta South campuses available with flexible working arrangements. Salary: Academic Level C $150,081 – $172,392 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading. Shape nursing and midwifery teaching and research through course leadership and scholarly impact. The Opportunity You will take a leading role in teaching, scholarship and academic service within the School of Nursing and Midwifery. Two full-time, ongoing roles are available, with one position based at Campbelltown Campus and one position based at Parramatta South Campus. You will contribute to course development and delivery across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, while supporting student progression and employability outcomes in line with University policy. You will design and deliver high-quality learning activities and resources, using appropriate assessment and feedback approaches across contemporary learning environments. You will provide academic support to students through individual consultations and cohort guidance, and you will contribute to course administration and academic quality assurance, including responsibilities as Course Authority. You will maintain professional development in pedagogy and disciplinary knowledge, including any relevant accreditation requirements, and contribute to School and Faculty committees and forums. You will also build a strong program of research and scholarship consistent with disciplinary practice. You will produce research outputs and scholarly impact recognised by peers, develop and design research projects, and contribute to competitive funding applications under the guidance of senior colleagues. You will mentor and guide students and colleagues, including supervision of Higher Degree by Research candidates, and engage with the profession and industry to strengthen external partnerships and advance learning, teaching and research outcomes. What Success Looks Like: Deliver high-quality teaching, assessment and student support across programs. Design and improve curriculum, learning activities and assessment using effective methods. Provide effective course leadership and academic quality assurance as Course Authority. Produce recognised research outputs and scholarly impact aligned to disciplinary practice. Contribute to funding applications and supervise HDR candidates to build research capacity. Please refer to the Position Description for full details. About You You hold a PhD in Nursing (or a closely related discipline), along with current registration as a Nurse in Australia, or eligibility to obtain registration. You have a strong track record of producing high-quality, impactful research, relative to opportunity and the potential to step into research leadership. You bring experience contributing to teaching and learning, including designing and delivering engaging courses at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. You demonstrate a genuine commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds, helping them succeed, and contributing to equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives. You have the ability to work collaboratively, build meaningful relationships, and connect effectively with the profession and broader industry. Working with Children Check: It is a mandatory requirement for any incumbent of this position to have a current NSW Employee Working with Children Clearance in accordance with the NSW Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. Benefits We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing. 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Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful. Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western. For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.

Salary

Academic Level C $150,081 – $172,392 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Posted

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Professor of Education

MONASH UNIVERSITY

Monash University

Australia, Clayton

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Monash University

Australia, Clayton


Job No.: 691357 Location: Clayton campus Employment Type: Full-time Duration: Continuing appointment Remuneration: A competitive remuneration package will apply plus 17% employer superannuation Join the Faculty of Education - ranked number 2 in Australia and 18th globally (QS and THE rankings) Amplify your impact at a global top 50 University - whilst living in the 4th most liveable city in the world Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them The Opportunity The Faculty of Education at Monash University invites applications for a Professor of Education to provide outstanding academic leadership and drive internationally leading research. This is a strategic appointment for a globally recognised scholar with a strong track record of high-impact publications and success in securing major competitive research funding. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the Faculty’s research agenda, strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration, and enhancing our global reputation for excellence in education research. Ranked #2 in Australia and #18 globally for Education (QS & THE Rankings), the Faculty offers an ambitious and collaborative environment with significant capacity for research growth and impact. The appointed Professor will lead and grow a program of internationally recognised Education research, including securing substantial competitive research funding and building large-scale research initiatives. The appointment will also provide mentoring and capacity building for early- and mid-career researchers and HDR candidates. The Professor will foster strategic partnerships across academia, industry, and policy sectors and provide leadership in teaching and curriculum development. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of education research and practice within a high-performing and globally connected Faculty of Education.  About You You are an internationally recognised leader in education research, with a distinguished record of scholarly achievement and a sustained trajectory of high-quality publications. You bring: A strong track record of securing major competitive research grants and leading large-scale research programs. Evidence of research excellence and impact at an international level. Expertise in quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed methods research. Proven leadership in building and mentoring high-performing research teams. Success in attracting and supervising high-calibre HDR students. Experience developing impactful partnerships across sectors, including government, industry, and community. You will demonstrate the capacity to shape research directions at scale, influence policy and practice, and contribute to a vibrant, collaborative academic culture. Applicants from all areas of Education and Educational Psychology are encouraged to apply. About Monash University At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed. Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.  Learn more about Monash. Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities - #ChangeIt with us. Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents. To Apply For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Applicants are required to submit a written response addressing each of the Key Selection Criteria, not exceeding two pages in length. Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion. Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University. Enquiries: Professor Mary Ryan, Dean, Faculty of Education, Mary.Ryan@monash.edu Position Description: Professor of Education Applications Close: Sunday 7 June 2026, 11:55pm AEST

Salary

Competitive

Posted

8 May 2026

Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Social Science (Economics)

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI

New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi


Description We are inviting applications for a Post-doctoral Associate in the Division of Social Science at NYU Abu Dhabi from individuals who have or will soon receive a PhD in Economics focusing on Macro, Labor and/or Development Economics. The appointment is for 2 years and will begin September 1, 2026, subject to final budget approval and UAE visa acquisition by the prospective post-doctoral candidate. The post-doctoral associate will spend half their time on independent research, and half their time on collaborative research with Professor Pauline Corblet and Professor Samreen Malik. The collaborative research will be on labor and education economics with a particular focus on structural models tied with labor market surveys to study the role of beliefs in the labor market in both developed and developing economies. We seek a candidate with expertise in both empirical and theoretical economics, with good coding skills. The role will involve designing surveys, working with existing datasets, and applying structural models relating to human capital development and labor markets. The position does not require teaching, but it may be possible to get teaching experience for compensation. For consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with a full working paper and publication list, statement of research interests, job market paper, transcript and two letters of reference, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email pauline.corblet@nyu.edu or samreen.malik@nyu.edu. Working for NYUAD To help Post-doctoral Associates and faculty thrive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.This starts with a generous relocation allowance to ensure a smooth transition to Abu Dhabi. It includes a competitive salary; housing and transportation allowances; educational assistance for your dependents attending school in the UAE; and access to health and wellness services. Click here for more information on benefits for you and your family. About NYU Abu Dhabi NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities. EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Salary

Competitive

Posted

8 May 2026

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