Mount Allison University

Salary: £93,710 - £107,294 per annum (Grade 12) Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full-Time Job category/type: Permanent - Full-Time Job reference: REC00004861 Attachments: UoP Deputy Dean candidate pack_TECH_FINAL.pdf Job description Deputy Dean - Technology The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference. Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework and ranked third of all modern universities in the UK for research power, with 77 per cent of research ranked world-leading and internationally excellent. We proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings. The Role: We are seeking an exceptional academic leader to join the Faculty of Technology in our new Deputy Dean role. Supporting the Executive Dean, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across education, research, and innovation, ensuring excellence, efficiency, and a thriving, inclusive academic community. As principal deputy, you will lead faculty operations, drive academic strategy, and ensure strong performance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in shaping a future focused portfolio aligned to student, employer, and societal needs, while leading major transformational initiatives. Key Responsibilities Shape and deliver the faculty’s academic vision, portfolio, and new programme development. Lead cross faculty transformation and strategic initiatives. Oversee operations, including planning, performance, and KPI delivery. Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements (e.g. OfS, QAA, UKVI). Support financial planning, budgeting, and resource management. Lead and develop Heads of School and senior colleagues, fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture. Contribute to institutional leadership and deputise for the Executive Dean as required. You will bring significant academic leadership experience, with a proven ability to deliver strategy, lead change, manage complexity, build and inspire high-performing teams. Location: Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role. Interview date: First stage interview (phone call): 26 May 2026 Interview & assessment date (In person): 12 June 2026 Contact: If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Ruth Paterson at ruth.paterson@port.ac.uk Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL) Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience: Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale. Generous pension scheme. Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure. Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working. Staff discounts and loyalty schemes. Staff car parking and discounted public travel. Excellent training and development opportunities. Staff wellbeing programmes. Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities. Discounted learning. Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme. The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits UKVI Statement Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it. ED&I Statement We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect. Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.

Australian Institute of Business and Management Pty Ltd, which trades as King’s Own Institute (KOI), is a well-regarded private higher education institution offering high quality accredited undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses in Accounting, Business and Management, IT and IS, and TESOL. KOI has approximately 4,500 students across two NSW campuses, in Sydney and Newcastle. KOI is 100% owned by its ultimate holding company, China Education Group Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange - http://chinaeducation.hk/en/about.php After a long and successful tenure, KOI’s current Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Doug Hinchliffe, is retiring in 2027 and KOI’s Council of Directors is seeking to appoint a successor. Building from a solid foundation the new CEO will lead the organisation through a strategic transformation. KOI has strong growth aspirations and is diversifying revenue streams through new academic offerings, considering potential acquisitions and the development of trans-national education capabilities. KOI is also looking to strengthen its research and scholarship capability and further developing its industry partnerships and community engagement activities. Having successfully achieved partial self-accrediting status this year, KOI is looking, longer term, to eventually achieving University College status. For more information, please visit www.koi.edu.au Reporting to the Council of Directors, the CEO will be an outstanding leader, who will champion innovation, drive academic excellence and institutional growth, nurture stakeholder relationships and uphold the vision, mission and values of the organisation. The ideal candidate will have: Strong commercial and strategic acumen with a proven track record of leading profitable business growth. A demonstrated ability to drive organisational innovation, to lead transformation at a whole of institution level, and to manage and address change, uncertainty and complexity. Financial astuteness, with the ability to understand the importance of strategic financial planning, managing risk and budgeting. A strong knowledge and understanding of the contemporary higher education and related public policy and regulatory environments, including an appreciation of the challenges and opportunities. An understanding of the importance of technology, including the application of artificial intelligence, in the development of student and staff knowledge and capabilities. A proven ability in people management and the promotion of a strong, inclusive, respectful and professional culture. A successful track record in building and sustaining successful partnerships with industry, government and other external stakeholders. A postgraduate higher education qualification, preferably a PhD. KOI will be supported by the executive search firm Cordiner King for this appointment. Enquiries may be directed in confidence to Dr Sean Davies, Managing Partner, Cordiner King, at sean.davies@cordinerking.com.au Applications including a CV and covering letter should be forwarded to Dr Davies by 29 May 2026.

Position Details Fixed Term until December 2027 | Full-Time Academic Level A | $90,930 - $110,197 p.a. Location: Any SA Rural and Remote Health Campus View Position Description Flinders Rural and Remote Health SA Flinders Rural and Remote Health SA (FRRHSA) facilitates high quality multidisciplinary health education and research in our State's regional areas. We have a strong national and international reputation for providing community-engaged inter-professional training for medical, nursing, and allied health students. This includes the SA Rural Medical (SARM) program and multidisciplinary rural clinical placements. Through this practice, we bring new and exciting opportunities to actively engage and work with rural communities.  About the Role As a Research Associate in Rural Health, you will contribute to high‑quality, applied research that strengthens the evidence base for rural and remote health workforce outcomes. Working closely with the research team and external partners, you will support the design, delivery and evaluation of research aligned with the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) program and University Department of Rural Health (UDRH) priorities. The role has a strong focus on workforce development, student placements, interprofessional learning, and community‑engaged research, with particular attention to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health contexts across rural South Australia. Contribute to the design, implementation and delivery of rural and remote health research projects, including qualitative data collection, analysis, reporting and publication. Support competitive research funding applications and actively identify opportunities to expand the rural health research portfolio. Collaborate with industry, community and academic stakeholders to ensure research is responsive to local priorities and translated into practice. Assist in evaluating RHMT and UDRH programs, including student placements and workforce initiatives, to support continuous improvement and national reporting requirements. This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to change 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 through directly contributing to research that matters, generating high‑quality, community‑engaged evidence that strengthens rural and remote health workforce outcomes. This position can be based at any Rural and Remote Health site across SA. About You You are an emerging researcher with a strong interest in rural and remote health, bringing a solid foundation in qualitative research and a commitment to producing high‑quality, impactful outcomes. You enjoy working collaboratively across disciplines and with diverse stakeholders, and you are motivated to contribute to research that informs health workforce policy, practice and community outcomes. With well‑developed communication skills, you can balance academic rigour with practical delivery to meet project milestones and organisational priorities. Experience in qualitative research methodologies, including literature review, data collection, analysis and reporting. Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage productively with academic, industry and community partners. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver research outputs on time. Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Wide range of professional development activities and services We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan  Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy  Prescribed Conditions for Employment A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role. Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy  It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working with Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA). How to Apply and Information You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the position description For more information regarding this position, please contact Kim Pearce Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 21 May 2026 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.