Nagoya University of Foreign Studies

The National Art School is seeking an experienced and visionary academic leader to head our Sculpture Department. This role leads one of Australia’s most respected studio‑based programs, shaping the next generation of contemporary painters while stewarding the School’s pedagogical excellence, artistic rigour, and vibrant studio culture. This position (full-time Head of Sculpture, Senior Lecturer Level D) is offered on a five-year secondment, with the possibility of renewal for subsequent terms, subject to a successful performance review, or reversion to the underlying permanent substantive position (Lecturer C). Salary range for Senior Lecturer Level D role: $139,265 to $152,670 plus leave loading, plus superannuation (total package range from $157,851 to $173,046) About the National Art School Our campus is located on Gadigal land in central Sydney, within the historic sandstone walls of what was once the Darlinghurst Gaol and is now one of the nation’s premier art institutions where many of Australia’s leading artists having studied and taught. The National Art School is Australia’s leading independent art school, dedicated to exceptional, studio-based art education and shaping contemporary art practice. The National Art School (NAS) is accredited through TEQSA and offers Bachelor of Fine Art, Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours), Masters and Doctorate courses. The School is at the forefront of learning, creativity and innovative practice utilising its independent identity and distinctive studio-based teaching model to deliver exceptional higher education and research, scholarship and professional practice. Degree Courses Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) The BFA course is designed to support the development of the creative independence, knowledge and experience required for a successful career as a practicing artist or arts sector professional. The course is delivered full-time over three years and includes a comprehensive investigation of a broad range of art making disciplines supported by rigorous theoretical enquiry. Art History & Theory and Professional Studies are delivered as core subjects throughout all three years of the course in addition to specialised studio-based study in Ceramics, Painting, Photomedia, Printmaking, Sculpture and Drawing (from 2027). Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) The Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) is an intensive one-year course designed for graduates of the BFA who are ready to deepen their studio practice and expand their academic and professional capabilities. This course is ideal for emerging artists who want to refine their practice, build industry connections, and prepare for postgraduate study or professional opportunities in the creative sector. Master of Fine Art (MFA)* The MFA is a two-year full-time research degree designed for graduates who seek to develop a higher level of specialised knowledge and further their professional expertise and advanced research within their studio practice. Candidates develop an individual research project supported by supervisors relevant to their areas of interest. Doctor of Fine Art (DFA) The three-year DFA degree is a practice-based professional doctorate that provides a platform for integrating professional expertise and scholarly enquiry within the visual arts. This unique offering provides an important alternative to conventional PhD research for practising professionals who are committed to the highest standards of professional practice, academic research and critical enquiry through fine art practice. *NAS is currently phasing out our existing Masters by coursework degree with plans to implement a revised MFA (Research) degree from 2027. The Position The Head of Sculpture is responsible for developing and leading Sculpture curriculum in the BFA course and collaborating with the Head of Postgraduate Studies to support Sculpture in postgraduate courses, including the BFA(Hons), MFA and DFA degrees. The Full-time Head of Sculpture works with the other Heads of Departments and Heads of Programs to deliver academic and research support to students. What you bring to the role The Head of Sculpture provides academic leadership and management of the Sculpture courses, including line management of permanent staff, sessional staff, and technicians. The position manages resource allocation including studios, budget oversight, and management of related learning and teaching materials. In keeping with minimum standards for Academic Levels under the Australian Higher Education – Academic Staff – Award 2020, staff employed at this level can normally be expected to make original and innovative contributions to the advancement of scholarship, research and teaching in their discipline. A competitive remuneration package is available to the successful candidate. How to Apply Please visit the National Art School website https://nas.edu.au/working-at-nas/ for more information and to download the Information Pack. Please include the following in your application: A covering letter addressing how your experience matches the job requirements. A comprehensive resume citing your academic qualifications and outlining professional experience. If you have any questions or if we can assist in making the application process more accessible for you, please call Juanita Hyde on 02 9339 8672 or email Juanita.hyde@nas.edu.au. Please email your application to hr@nas.edu.au The National Art School is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The closing date for all applications will be Sunday 3 May 2026

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations. Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/. Applications are now invited for the following post: Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer Department of Psychology (Post Ref.: 26/31) “Health and Well-being” is the overarching theme for research and teaching at the Department of Psychology (http://www.LN.edu.hk/psy/), with faculty members specializing in positive occupational health psychology, cross-cultural psychology, and experimental social and cognitive psychology. In line with the liberal arts tradition of the University, the Department is also strongly committed to providing high quality teaching and a supportive learning environment to students. General Requirements Applicants should have a Master’s degree or above in Psychology. Applicants are required to provide evidence of quality teaching. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential. Teaching experience at tertiary institutions and/or administrative experience will be a distinct advantage. The appointee will teach or as a tutor / teaching assistant, assist course instructors in the teaching of basic and advanced courses for the psychology undergraduate programme as well as other psychology-related courses, such as “Introduction to Psychology”, “Human Development and Psychology of Adulthood”, “Abnormal Psychology”, “Social Psychology”, “Social Problem Solving and Decision Making in the Modern World”, “Self-improvement, Personal and Work Success”, “Religious Behaviour, Belief and Experience” and “Research Methods and Statistics for Psychology II”. In addition to teaching duties, the appointee will have to provide support to the operation of the Department, including promotion and publicity of the psychology undergraduate programme, and have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and services to the Department and the University community. Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to two years. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 3,000 are responsible for a variety of administrative tasks and thus support excellent research and teaching. Are you looking for a meaningful professional position and work that positively impacts society, too? Do you like to organize and coordinate things? We are looking for a Project Administrator (Maternity Cover) 50 Faculty of Life Sciences Startdate: 13.05.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §54 VwGr. IIIb Limited until: 02.09.2026 Reference no.: 5478 If you love to work with an active team of researchers, support and assist them in their daily operations then welcome to the team! Our teams consist of personalities who want to make a change. Our work is based on respectful communication, professionalism and high aspirations of having a positive impact on society. Your personal sphere of influence: As project administrator (maternity cover) you will join a new research cluster at the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology and will be part of a leading international team of researchers in the fields of Human Evolution, Ancient DNA and Archaeological Science (Lab heads: Professors T. Higham, R. Pinhasi, K. Douka). You will also liaise with the team members and with researchers from across the globe, and handle running operations, including of several research projects. Your future tasks: The focus of the activity lies in the autonomous coordination, cooperation and independent implementation of tasks in the area of administration, communication, strategic planning, and budgetary management, event-management of the scientific research activities hosted by the researchers described above. This is a maternity cover position limited to initially 4 months, which will prospectively be extended to 16 months (or for as long as a staff member is on maternity leave). We expect you to have a meticulous and detail-oriented approach, specifically for: Personnel management (preparation and documentation of recruitment processes, setting up new contracts, handling the advertisement for new posts) Project management (ERC, FWF, other third-party and university-funded projects) Communication and interaction with project partners Updating of webpages Help with ordering new equipment, overseeing deliveries, handling invoices Travel planning and help with filing reimbursement of travel and other expenses Supporting the scientific staff in all administrative matters This is part of your personality: Matura or equivalent qualification Several years of office/administrative/organisational work with some independence and a level of responsibility (professional experience absolutely necessary), management of projects Excellent IT user knowledge (MS Office, text formatting and layout skills in MS Word and the ability to use spreadsheets in MS Excel) Initiative, willingness and ability to take responsibility for the handling of tasks Willingness to obtain training Excellent written and verbal skills in English and German are essential Understanding and / or experience in the academic field and university administration processes, structures and guidelines Communication and team skills, commitment, service orientation, independent work style; high level of organization, care and accuracy; flexibility and resilience Your special working style: You like to work independently and in a structured manner, you are service-oriented and you like to find solutions. You are a team player and have high social and communicative skills. What we offer: Home office: In accordance with your team, you can work up to 50% remote. Good connections with public transport: Your new workplace in the University of Vienna Biology Building can easily be reached by using public transport. Trust and responsibility: We rely on a working environment that is based on trust and personal responsibility. You have the opportunity and freedom to contribute your ideas and work independently on projects. Salary: The basic salary of EUR 3,131.30 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can take professional experience into account. Inspiring working atmosphere and appreciation: You are part of a committed, multifaceted team with flat hierarchies that treat each other appreciatively and recognize each other's performance. It’s that easy to apply: With your CV and letter of motivation Via our job portal / Apply now-button If you have any content questions, please contact: Thomas Higham thomas.higham@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection Application deadline: 04/05/2026 Administration & Organization