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Dobbs Ferry, United States
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Founded by the religious order of the Sisters of Mercy in 1950, Mercy College started offering baccalaureate degrees in 1961, becoming a four-year college. After becoming accredited in 1968, the college started to expand from its Tarrytown site in Westchester County, New York State and to diversify into the higher education mainstream by becoming independent, non-sectarian and coeducational. The college now offers over 90 degrees and certificates across undergraduate and graduate levels and within the schools of: business, education, health and natural sciences, liberal arts and social and behavioural studies. Its first doctoral programme was introduced in 2006, in physical therapy, Mercy College counts itself among the leaders in the preparation of healthcare professionals in its region and teacher preparation. Mercy offers online degrees and many of its 9,500 students (spanning 45 states and 46 countries) take one or all of their courses online. Among a number of facilities and activities to support student life, both curricular and extracurricular, Mercy College runs the Personalised Achievement Contract (PACT) mentoring programme providing students with professional mentors for academic, career, and personal growth. Mercy has received a number of accolades, particularly for its online courses and value for money. It was also commended for social mobility in the New York Times who tracked the number of graduates who had journeyed from low income families to high income family brackets. There is a wide network of research activity at Mercy, supplemented by a number of centres of excellence, including ones for global engagement, cybersecurity education; speech and hearing; strategic consulting, entrepreneurship; business communication; international business and woman's leadership. Of notable alumni, Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg stands out as he took a graduate computer programming course at Mercy. Meanwhile, fellow alumni include Jamaican all-rounder sportswoman, Simone Forbes, baseball star, Stan Jefferson, and Oscar-nominated actress, Gabourey Sidibe.

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The Australian National University

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The Australian National University

Australia, Canberra


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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


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The Australian National University

Australia, Canberra


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UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

The University of Melbourne

Australia

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The University of Melbourne

Australia


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It is actively engaged in partnerships with industry, government, alumni, and the community to share knowledge and co-develop solutions to real-world problems Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au. Application essentials: Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs. This role is eligible for visa sponsorship and we welcome international applicants. If successful, we will support you through this process. A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you. Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process. Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description. Want to know more? 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