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Shape the future of education and student success. Torrens University Australia is seeking an exceptional academic leader to join our Academic team as Pro Vice Chancellor, Education & Student Success. Who We Are As a Certified B Corporation, Torrens University Australia is committed to using education as a force for good. We are a rapidly growing university – agile and constantly evolving, delivering industry-connected, future-focused education that transforms lives and careers. The Opportunity Reporting to the Provost and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), this leadership role will drive the University’s strategic agenda for student success, educational excellence, graduate employability and learning transformation. What You'll Lead (Key Strategic accountabilities) Student Success – Champion strategies that improve retention, progression, completion and graduate outcomes. Academic Quality & Teaching Excellence – Drive educational quality, curriculum innovation and teaching excellence. Graduate Employability & Work-Integrated Learning – Strengthen career readiness through industry partnerships and workforce-aligned learning. First Nations Education & Success – Advance meaningful outcomes through culturally responsive and inclusive practice. Digital Learning & Educational Transformation – Lead innovation in digital learning, AI-enabled education and educational technologies. Portfolio Leadership & Governance – Provide executive leadership, governance and strategic direction across a high-performing portfolio. Click here to view job description for more details. This is a permanent, ongoing position that may be based at any of our campus locations in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide. Who You Are You are an accomplished higher education leader with a proven track record of driving institutional improvement, leading complex change and influencing outcomes across complex stakeholder environments. How to Apply Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your leadership experience, key achievements and alignment with the six strategic accountabilities of the role as stated above. We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward. Should you have accessibility requirements or needs please contact maur.bell@torrens.edu.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier free application process as we have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you through the recruitment process.  Why join us?   Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000 + staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find opportunities for professional development and career progression. We are a private, for-profit university with a robust research agenda as well as social impact initiatives focused on making the world a better place. We encourage our academics to produce meaningful work that contributes to our overall mission. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions. Our culture Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous – with flexible working arrangements (hours and ways of working will vary from role to role) that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration, and innovation, where people love what they do.  What we offer We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia, you’ll benefit from:   a positive workplace environment that fosters a global, entrepreneurial mindset   building on an academic culture connected to industry and community  opportunities to innovate across teaching and research  access to internal opportunities that promote professional growth  To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog.  We’d love to hear from you. Applications close: 28th July Job reference: R30640

ETH Zurich is establishing a new centre for teaching and research in Heilbronn, Germany, dedicated to advancing a human-centred digital future. Embedded in one of Europe’s most dynamic digital innovation ecosystems, the ETH Zurich Campus Heilbronn (www.heilbronn.ethz.ch) will bring together researchers, students, industry, and society to explore bold ideas, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, educate and inspire student talents, and develop solutions for the challenges and opportunities of the digital age – shaping innovation with excellence, responsibility, and impact. The Departments of Computer Science (D-INFK; www.inf.ethz.ch) and Mathematics (D-MATH; www.math.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invite applications for tenured faculty positions in Artificial Intelligence and its Mathematical and Computational Foundations. We seek outstanding scholars across the broad landscape of modern AI, including the mathematics of deep learning, large language models, and computational methods for AI systems. Successful candidates are expected to provide academic leadership by establishing, managing, and continuously advancing a high-impact research group; co‑developing and implementing an internationally visible and innovative educational programme grounded in modern teaching approaches; contributing to teaching (in English) and to the supervision of students and early‑career researchers; actively collaborating with academic, industrial, and societal partners in Germany, Switzerland, and internationally, while maintaining close ties with ETH Zurich in Switzerland; engaging in knowledge and technology transfer activities. Ideal candidates are inspired by the unique opportunity to join ETH Zurich in Heilbronn from the outset and help shape an open, collaborative, and integrity‑driven campus culture aligned with the values and strategic vision of ETH Zurich. ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer, values diversity, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples. Please apply online: www.facultyaffairs.ethz.ch Applications should include a covering letter; a curriculum vitae; a list of publications; three statements on a) research, b) teaching, c) leadership; descriptions of the three most important achievements; and a certificate of the highest degree. Please note that the covering letter should be formally addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 30 September 2026.

Apply for a Deakin University Postdoctoral Research Fellowship today!  You’ve come this far with a PhD, why stop now? Continue your professional growth and make a mark in your field with a Deakin University Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. These fellowships can focus on any area of Deakin’s strategic research strengths and can help build your unique research and innovation skills to unlock an impactful career. Why you can confidently choose Deakin As a Deakin fellow, you’ll be supported by a vibrant, modern research community that is globally connected to more than 50 countries. You can trust that your highly competitive Deakin fellowship will build your unique research and innovation skills and unlock an impactful career. Deakin is ranked in the top 1% for global research impact, which means you’ll have the tools at your fingertips to become a globally recognised expert. As a fellow you’ll be able to: Complete an innovative research project alongside experts who are ranked in the top 1% globally Enjoy unique access to Deakin’s 5-star rated world-class facilities no matter which campus you call home Do research at the first university in the world approved to open a campus in India Take advantage of Deakin’s position as a research commercialisation leader, as Australia’s #1 university for equity held in start-up and spin out companies Use your research field expertise to solve problems that no one else can Take part in the Deakin Researcher Development Academy’s tailored early career researcher development program, helping build core capabilities to thrive early and sustain long-term research success What funding Deakin offers Up to three years of salary support from a Level A, Step 6 to a Level B classification, commensurate with experience. (Note: For international fellows, the third year is subject to meeting visa requirements. Refer to the guidelines for further information.) A one-off research support grant of $15,000, which is to be used for direct research costs that relate specifically to the research project. Ready to get your research done with Deakin? Find out how to apply now. Are you a recent PhD graduate? You're eligible if you received your PhD on or after January 1, 2023, or if your PhD award date, accounting for career interruptions, aligns with that date. You must hold the right to work in Australia by the required commencement date, and no later than 31 March 2027. Read the 2027 Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Scheme guidelines for a full description of the scheme and its eligibility requirements. Applications close at 11.55pm Monday 10 August 2026 (AEST). Have burning questions about becoming a Deakin fellow? We’re eager to hear from you. Website: https://www.deakin.edu.au/research/support-for-researchers/project-funding/deakin-university-funding/duprf Email: duprfellowships@deakin.edu.au Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community. We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.  We understand that our academic workforce is increasingly diverse, and we recognise academic careers may be placed on hold throughout many life circumstances. Achievement relative to opportunity places more emphasis on the quality, as opposed to the quantity of research outputs. In your application, we strongly encourage you to comment on your achievements relative to opportunity.  We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.  Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.