University of Guelph

College General Managers - College of Engineering, Science and Environment and College of Human and Social Futures Job no: HRC0021816 Category: Professional Opportunity to join a globally connected, future-focused university at a pivotal moment of transformation Partner with senior academic leaders to shape strategy, performance and impact across diverse and complex Colleges Senior executive roles | 5-year fixed term | Newcastle-based The University The University of Newcastle is a globally recognised institution with a strong sense of purpose, committed to delivering world class education and research while making a meaningful impact in the communities it serves. Guided by its values of equity, excellence, engagement and sustainability, the University has built a reputation for combining academic rigour with real world relevance. As a university “of and for its regions”, it plays a critical role across Newcastle, the Hunter, the Central Coast and beyond, partnering with industry, government and community to address complex challenges and create lasting social and economic value. The University is entering a new phase of ambition through its Looking Ahead 2030 strategy, an agenda focused on delivering life ready graduates, research with impact, and deep, place-based engagement. This next chapter reinforces its commitment to innovation, global connectivity and strengthening outcomes for students, partners and communities alike. With more than 39,000 students, a diverse multi campus footprint including international locations, and a position among the top universities globally, the University of Newcastle offers an environment defined by scale, complexity and opportunity. The Colleges 1. College of Engineering, Science and Environment The College of Engineering, Science and Environment brings together disciplines across engineering, science and environmental fields, supported by significant technical capability and infrastructure. It is characterised by strong industry engagement and applied research, with a growing opportunity to further embed external partnerships and enhance research outcomes. Operating at scale and across a complex environment that includes extensive facilities and technical teams, the College is focused on strengthening its strategic direction, improving operational efficiency and aligning resources to future priorities. 2. College of Human and Social Futures The College of Human and Social Futures encompasses a broad and multidisciplinary portfolio across the humanities and social sciences, delivered across multiple campuses and international locations. It has a strong global outlook, with a significant international student presence and expanding international partnerships. The College is well positioned for growth, particularly in international education, research development and community engagement. There is a clear opportunity to sharpen strategic execution, enhance coordination across locations, and support priority initiatives including First Nations advancement and global collaboration. The Role(s) Reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor and working as a key member of the College Executive, the College General Manager is responsible for enabling the overall performance of the College across strategy, operations, people and resources. You will play a central role in translating strategy into action, ensuring that plans are effectively implemented and that the College is operating with discipline, alignment and accountability. Key areas of focus include: Leading and coordinating strategic and operational planning Overseeing financial management, governance and resource allocation Driving operational effectiveness and continuous improvement Supporting major initiatives and change programs Providing high-quality advice to inform decision-making Leading and developing professional staff and building capability across teams Fostering a culture of enterprise and entrepreneurialism Strengthening alignment between the College and broader University functions The role requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with the ability to operate confidently across both. About You You are an experienced senior leader with a track record of delivering outcomes in complex organisations. You are comfortable working at pace, navigating ambiguity and influencing across diverse stakeholder groups. You bring: Experience supporting executive leadership to deliver strategy and organisational priorities Strong financial, operational and governance capability Demonstrated experience leading change and improving performance The ability to build trust while introducing new ways of working Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills A proactive and solutions-focused approach Experience in higher education is valued, though not essential. Candidates from government, research, health, or other large and complex operating environments are encouraged where they bring relevant experience and perspective. You will be someone who brings fresh thinking, energy and initiative while respecting the strengths of existing teams and culture. Why Join These roles offer the opportunity to contribute at a senior level within a university that is actively evolving and looking outward. You will have the chance to: Work closely with senior academic leaders on strategic priorities Influence the direction and performance of large, complex Colleges Drive meaningful change across people, systems and processes Contribute to research growth, international expansion and industry engagement Be part of a broader leadership group shaping the University’s future How to Apply For a confidential discussion or to request a copy of the Candidate Brochure please contact Phil Graham or Lisa Gleichmann of The Orchard Talent Group: regarding the College General Manager, College of Engineering Science and Environment role, please email: CGMCESE@orchardtalent.com.au. regarding the College General Manager, College of Human and Social Futures role, please email: CGMCHSF@orchardtalent.com.au. Confidential discussions are encouraged and enquiries will be handled with discretion. To apply please submit your current CV and a brief statement outlining your motivation and relevant experience via the relevant email above. Please note applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia. Applications close 18th May 2026

Description The Center for Brain and Health (CBH) (https://brainandhealth.org/) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is seeking a Research Scientist to explore scientific questions related to an in-progress normative brain database. The Research Scientist will be a key member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for collection, c, MEG, EEG, and eye tracking. The tentpole of the CBH is a normative brain database - the first of its kind in the region - that includes structural, functional, and diffusion MRI, behavioral and health measures, genetic information, and lifestyle questionnaires Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, MR Physics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field. Postdoctoral experience or equivalent is preferred. This position requires extensive experience with multimodal MRI, including functional and structural MRI and tractography. Experience with big data analysis techniques is essential. Experience working with other large brain databases is preferred. The ideal candidate will possess strong computational skills and a strong publication record. Terms of employment include competitive salary and benefits. Applications will be accepted immediately. To be considered, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, transcript, statement of research interests, three representative publications, and three letters of reference, all in PDF format. For instructions and information on how to apply, please visit our website at http://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/careers/faculty-positions.html. If you have any questions, please email rokers@nyu.edu or kartik.sreenivasan@nyu.edu The anticipated appointment starting date is May 1, 2026, with funding guaranteed for a term of 18 months and opportunity for renewal of the position for additional years following performance evaluation. The terms of employment include highly competitive salary, housing allowance, and other benefits. About NYU Abu Dhabi https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/ NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents. NYUAD is committed to upholding a culture of non-discrimination, anti-harassment, dignity, and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning, research, and teaching. UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Description New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is an extraordinary achievement and unparalleled opportunity in higher education. Since its founding in 2010, it has become one of the most selective institutions in the world and is home to a community of over 370 scholars across more than 90 research centers and laboratories. It is pioneering an innovative model of higher education for a global world, dedicated to excellence in both teaching and research to inspire cooperation and tackle humanity’s greatest challenges. Drawing on the strengths of the NYU Global Network, it offers an exceptional liberal arts and sciences education. The university supports groundbreaking research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge and responds to vital global and local issues with powerful interdisciplinary solutions. NYU Abu Dhabi advances NYU as a beacon of learning for the 21st century and plays a key role in developing a sustainable, knowledge-based economy in Abu Dhabi. The Division of Engineering at NYUAD is designed to create technological leaders with a global perspective, a broad education, and the capacity to think creatively. Undergraduate programs are characterised by the integration of design and innovation in every year of the curriculum: students enjoy a learning environment conducive to creativity, which is at the heart of tomorrow’s technological innovations. Graduate programs - Global PhD Fellowships and other potential new programs – are highly tailored generally offering a year of focused classwork followed by 3-4 years of research in Abu Dhabi. The Division seeks a visionary Dean able to lead a distinguished and diverse faculty engaged in research in emerging technology breakthroughs in robotics, cyber-security, smart cities, bioengineering, energy and environmental sustainability. The next Dean will have a record of design and innovation, fostering environments that produce high quality research that responds in powerful and multidisciplinary ways to vital global and local challenges. Reporting to the Provost, the Dean inspires and guides academic and administrative efforts, ensuring alignment with NYUAD’s strategic goals and elevating its role within the NYU Global Network. Through their experience and passion for research and education, the Dean will help express the Division and NYUAD’s mission, share its achievements, and enhance the university’s identity and global positioning. Accomplished in developing, retaining and attracting great talent, the Dean will lead an ambitious agenda, increasing the impact and quality of interdisciplinary research and new and innovative programs, fully engaging the potential of AI for research and education. With the appetite and ability to build meaningful partnerships across the other Divisions and NYU’s Global Network and with the Office for Research, Translation and Entrepreneurship, they will also be active in engaging industry, government, and other institutions to position Engineering at NYUAD as a driver of local impact and global innovation. Sensitive to cultural dynamics, the Dean will embrace NYUAD’s unique position within Abu Dhabi and the region while advancing its international aspirations. Fair and decisive, the Dean will be proactive in addressing challenges and seizing the remarkable opportunities Abu Dhabi and the region present. Qualifications Candidates will have an academic record appropriate for a tenured appointment as full professor in one of the departments within the Division of Engineering at NYUAD and a demonstrated track record of working closely with undergraduate and graduate students from a wide variety of backgrounds. The incoming Dean will have demonstrated success in hiring, mentoring and promoting exceptional faculty and providing an environment in which they can flourish through meaningful discourse and support for research, scholarship, and teaching, and a record of encouraging and facilitating innovation and collaboration across disciplines. The successful candidate will be an individual with commitment to the ideals of a liberal arts education and to a strong research agenda, and will ideally have experience with multi-disciplinary collaboration, global education, and faculty and program development and capacity for administrative leadership, including supervision of staff, budget and financial planning, and operational oversight. Application Instructions NYUAD is being supported by the executive search firm Perrett Laver. For nominations or to learn more, please contact NYUAD@perrettlaver.com Formal applications should be made via INTERFOLIO. The application deadline for best consideration is March 31st, 2025. Candidates are requested to submit the following documents: A letter of interest that addresses specifically the leadership priorities and themes described in the profile; A current curriculum vitae or resume; The search will continue throughout the 2025-2026 academic year until an appointment is made, with the expectation that the selected candidate will begin no later than September 2026. NYUAD is committed to equality and is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our university. Join NYU Abu Dhabi, an exceptional place for exceptional people. NYUAD values diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity; such principles are fundamental to the university's commitment to excellence. NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of historically underrepresented groups, women, and UAE. nationals. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a highly diverse and inclusive campus community are hallmarks of the University’s mission. @WorkAtNYUAD