University of Munster - School of Business and Economics

Senior executive leadership opportunity with strategic impact Shape allied health education and research for regional communities Lead a large, diverse School with strong professional alignment The role Full Time, Fixed Term (Five years) Senior remuneration package ranging from $208,921 - $261,151 Albury - Wodonga, Bathurst, Orange or Port Macquarie We are seeking an exceptional academic leader to take on the role of Head of School, Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences. This is a strategic senior leadership opportunity to guide one of the Universitys most impactful and professionally aligned Schools, delivering excellence in teaching, research and community engagement.Reporting to the Executive Dean, the Head of School is accountable for the overall performance and strategic direction of the School across learning and teaching, research productivity, community engagement, and financial and resource management.You will provide strong, visible leadership to a diverse academic community, ensuring the School operates cohesively and contributes meaningfully to Faculty and University strategy. A key focus of the role is strengthening partnerships with industry, professions, government and regional communities, with a strong commitment to improving rural and regional health outcomes.As a senior leader within the University, you will also contribute to Faculty and University wide governance, planning and strategic initiatives. About you You are a credible academic leader with a strong record of achievement and the ability to inspire others in complex environments. You bring a deep understanding of the higher education and health sectors and a genuine commitment to regional and rural communities. A doctoral qualification (or equivalent standing) in a discipline relevant to the School Comprehensive knowledge of the tertiary education environment, governance and policy frameworks Strong understanding of the Australian health system and professional accreditation requirements Demonstrated success leading teams, managing resources and delivering strategic outcomes Excellent leadership, communication, financial and risk management capability 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 Allied Health, Exercise and Sports 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 "statement of suitability" demonstrating your 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 description. 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, 24 May 2026

Ref.: 536301 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Architecture (01100) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in AI-enabled Design and Building Technology in the Department of Architecture (Ref.: 536301), to commence on September 1, 2026 or January 1, 2027, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract. The Department of Architecture (DoA) is internationally recognised as one of the world's best architectural schools. The DoA sees design thinking central of the Department’s value ecology, AI as its new frontier, while building technology as its foundation. It prides itself on providing an active and dynamic research environment. The scholars and professionals who constitute the teaching staff of the Department represent a diversity of research interests. The scale and breadth of case studies in the region offers a potential portfolio of innovative research projects and a laboratory structure which in turn provides opportunities to pool efforts, cross disciplinary boundaries and develop forums for exchange. The Department offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in an intense and demanding environment, where staff members take an active part in shaping the Department's culture through both teaching and administrative responsibilities. The promising and energetic community of students come from Hong Kong, Mainland China, Asia, and across the world. Information about the Department can be obtained at http://arch.hku.hk. Applicants should possess a postgraduate and professional degree in the relevant field. Preference will be given to those holding a Ph.D. degree in Architecture, Design and Technology, or an affiliated discipline, and to those who have experience in teaching and practicing in a multidisciplinary context. They should demonstrate an established record of teaching and research in advanced technology in design, and creative and interactive technologies, specialising in the intersection of artificial intelligence, Extended Reality (XR), computational design, adaptive digital fabrication and sustainable material technologies. Applicants should also have experience in developing projects on how AI and advanced technology can augment creativity and sociability as well as the ability to develop innovative computational tools, processes and theories to explore technology’s interface with and impact on human perception and experience and applying these in creative, socially meaningful responses to challenging design problems. Candidates with a Ph.D. in design research, design practice, history and theory of design and design science, history and theory of architecture with a focus on material science and culture, or material futures and design technologies, are welcome to apply. As the Department moves towards strengthening international links with academic institutions and innovators in design throughout Asia and the world, applicants who have a record of building such partnerships are encouraged to apply. Strong writing skills, as evidenced through an increasing track record of peer-reviewed publications, and grant-writing experience are also desirable, as staff are expected to pursue funding opportunities to advance their research. The appointee will conduct research, teach postgraduate and undergraduate courses, and lead a research team on related studies. The primary responsibility is to support teaching and curriculum development for the Design+ program, with an emphasis on integrating latest computational technologies into project design and delivery processes and on engaging with creative industries.Teaching assignments may include studios, lecture courses, or seminars in areas such as design, history and theory of design and technology, design thinking, AI, computation, XR applications, robotic and digital fabrication, and material futures. For enquiries about the post, please write to Professor Eunice Seng, Head of the Department of Architecture (e-mail: applyarc@hku.hk). A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., a cover letter, a one-page teaching statement, a one-page statement on advancing diversity and inclusion, the contact information of three senior academics who are familiar with the applicant's teaching background and experience, and a research and teaching portfolio (less than 20MB, 20 pages maximum). Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until 31 July 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Rooted in 90 years of heritage and intellectual achievement, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible professionals and leaders, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”. Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved commendable results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 – it is ranked in the global top 30 for five subjects, is first in Hong Kong for four subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 24 subjects. For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/. DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Microelectronics and Quantum Technology under Strategic Hiring Scheme (several posts) (Ref. 260521007) Since its inception in 1974, the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), formed through the merger of the Department of Electronic and Information Engineering and the Department of Electrical Engineering, has maintained a distinguished history of providing outstanding engineering education and applied research in Hong Kong. The Unit offers extensive resources to support a wide variety of teaching activities and research interests, frequently hosting leading scholars for collaboration to enhance its global research profile. Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/eee for more information about the Unit. EEE is a constituent unit in the Faculty of Engineering. Information on the Faculty is available at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/feng/. To boost the leadership and impact of PolyU’s research work in areas of significant societal needs and strategic importance, the Strategic Hiring Scheme is introduced to recruit faculty members at all levels and outstanding scholars are invited to join the University under the Strategic Hiring Scheme.  Appointees recruited under the Strategic Hiring Scheme should have conducted / led world-leading research that is commensurate with the stage of their academic career. EEE is now seeking highly qualified candidates for Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor positions across several strategic research tracks. Duties (A) Microelectronics and Silicon Photonics Appointees for this track should possess substantial research experience in devices design, cleanroom fabrication and device characterization etc. EEE prioritizes expertise in device design, simulation, fabrication and packaging, specifically encouraging those with experience bridging microelectronics with silicon photonics or heterogeneous integration. Teaching Duties: The appointees will be responsible for delivering courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels specifically focused on silicon photonics and microelectronics. (B) Embedded Circuits and Packaging Appointees for this track should possess substantial research experience in advanced embedded circuits and electronic packaging technologies. EEE prioritizes expertise in embedded circuit design, simulation and system-level integration, specifically encouraging those with experience in SoC architectures, 2.5D/3D integration, chiplet packaging or co-packaged optics with FPGA. Teaching Duties: The appointees will be responsible for delivering courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels specifically focused on embedded circuit design and advanced packaging technologies. (C) Photonic Quantum Computing Appointees for this track should possess substantial research experience in quantum optics, integrated quantum photonics and photonic quantum computing experiments. EEE prioritizes expertise in quantum light sources and programmable photonic circuits, specifically encouraging those with experience in optical quantum information processing or hardware implementation of quantum algorithms. Teaching Duties: The appointees will be responsible for delivering courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels specifically focused on quantum optics, quantum computing, and quantum information processing. (D) Quantum Theory and Algorithms Appointees for this track should possess substantial research experience in quantum optics, photonic quantum computing theory, architectures and quantum error correction. EEE prioritizes expertise in developing architectures for scalable photonic quantum computers and designing quantum machine learning models, specifically encouraging those with experience in practical quantum applications or collaborating closely with experimental teams. Teaching Duties: The appointees will be responsible for delivering courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels specifically focused on quantum algorithms and quantum information theory. For all the above tracks, the appointees will also be required to: (a)    undertake teaching duties at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the area of Microelectronics, Photonics, Quantum Physics or Quantum Technology. Beyond these primary areas, the candidate should be prepared to contribute to multidisciplinary subjects across the EEE curriculum; (b)    conduct research that leads to publications in top-tier refereed journals; (c)    attract research fundings and support industrial researches; (d)    supervise student projects and theses; (e)    engage in scholarly research/consultancy in their area of expertise;  (f)     contribute to departmental services and activities; and (g)    perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates. Qualifications Applicants should: (a)    have a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline; (b)    have the relevant postdoctoral research experience and a publication record that is commensurate with the level of appointment; (c)    demonstrate excellence in original research and strong fundamental knowledge in one or more of the above-mentioned core research areas; (d)    demonstrate potential to establish significant externally funded research programmes; (e)    be able to demonstrate evidence of effective classroom teaching skills; and (f)     have excellent communication skills and the ability to use English as the medium of instruction. Applicants for appointment at Professor or Associate Professor level should have a substantial number of years of experience and an excellent record of relevant academic and/or research achievement in the specified field. Applicants with less experience will be considered for appointment at the level of Assistant Professor.  Conditions of Service A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Appointees under the Strategic Hiring Scheme will be offered a start-up grant of not less than HK$3 million to support research activities (including the admission of PhD students, purchasing of equipment, and hiring of research staff) in the initial three years. Initial appointment for Assistant Professor will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. An appropriate term will be provided for appointment at Professor / Associate Professor levels. For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf. Application Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic). Consideration of applications will commence on 28 May 2026 until the positions are filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/. PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.