University of Salento

Fixed-term (5 year) / Full-time appointment Attractive salary package available Lead the future of regional and metropolitan education  The University of Wollongong (UOW) is seeking an outstanding academic leader for the role of Pro Vice‑Chancellor (Regional and Metro) to help shape the next chapter of our education mission. Reporting to the Provost and serving as a key member of the University leadership group, this role provides strategic leadership across UOW’s regional and metropolitan campuses, including Wollongong, Liverpool, Sydney CBD and regional locations. The Pro Vice‑Chancellor will oversee the academic portfolio across UOW’s Regional and Metropolitan campuses. The role works at the nexus of local communities and the University to ensure the delivery of relevant, innovative, high‑quality and accessible education across all modes and high-impact research across all locations, ensuring UOW remains at the forefront of contemporary education and research across its campuses. About the University of Wollongong UOW is a globally recognised institution, ranked among the world’s top 1%, with a proud reputation for teaching excellence, impactful research and deep community engagement. With more than 33,000 students from over 130 countries, UOW plays a critical role in regional development and is one of the largest non‑government employers in the Illawarra. In addition to Wollongong, it has metropolitan and regional campuses at the Sydney CBD, Liverpool, Sutherland, Bega, Eurobodalla, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands. The University is undertaking a significant transformation to ensure it remains responsive, sustainable and future‑focused in a rapidly changing higher education environment. This role offers a rare opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting contribution to UOW’s future. The role As Pro Vice‑Chancellor (Regional and Metro), you will:  Lead the development and execution of UOW’s Regional and Metropolitan Education Strategy, aligned to institutional priorities Champion innovation in digital pedagogy, learning technologies and flexible delivery models  Ensure academic quality, integrity and compliance across regional and metropolitan offerings  Drive student success, retention and satisfaction in distributed and blended learning environments  Contribute to whole‑of‑university strategy, governance and policy development  Support research capacity and interdisciplinary collaboration in partnership with faculties and external stakeholders  Lead academic workforce planning, talent management, performance and succession across the metropolitan and regional campus teams Embed UOW’s Values in Action and strong commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion Work closely with Executive Deans, Deputy Vice‑Chancellors, campus leaders and senior external stakeholders across government, industry and the higher education sector.  Work closely with local community leaders to ensure a strong and effective relationship with UOW. About you You will bring:  A doctoral qualification with a distinguished academic record at professorial level Leadership experience relevant to regional and/or metropolitan education, including digital and distributed learning  Knowledge of contemporary pedagogy, educational technologies and quality assurance frameworks  Understanding of the development of impactful research programs aligning with communities Demonstrated capability to lead transformational change in complex environments Strong strategic thinking combined with operational delivery, risk management and evaluation skills  Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g. TEQSA, AQF, online learning standards)  A genuine commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and student access  Experience leading large‑scale, enterprise‑wide initiatives and strong financial and workforce management capability will be highly regarded.  Why join UOW?  Be part of a bold, future‑focused transformation agenda  Lead education strategy across diverse regional and metropolitan contexts  Work with a values‑driven executive team committed to excellence and impact  Make a meaningful contribution to communities, students and staff  How to apply Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role and a comprehensive curriculum vitae. For confidential enquiries about the position, please contact Marcia Sherlock marciac@uow.edu.au or +61 2 4221 5923 Position Description UOW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, women and members of under‑represented groups.

The Department of Geography at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador invites applications for nomination as the Canada Impact+ Research Chair in Critical Minerals and Energy Transition: Political Ecology and Social Sustainability. The CIRC program is a one-time-only initiative funded by the Government of Canada aimed at recruiting top-tier international researchers with expertise in key areas addressing critical national and global challenges. The program emphasizes both research excellence and tangible impact. CIRCs are appointed for a period of eight years in values of either $8 million ($1 million per year) or $4 million ($500,000 per year), with the possibility of a 4-year extension at 50% of the original award value, determined by an external review in Year 7 of the award. The awardee may also request an additional $100,000 per year over six years to recruit an Early Career Researcher (ECR) and to apply for research infrastructure funding. While the CIRC program places no restrictions on nationality or citizenship, the candidate must be internationally based (both working and residing outside of Canada) at the time of the intake’s application deadline. Housed in the Department of Geography, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Impact+ Research Chair in Critical Minerals and Energy Transition will direct a leading interdisciplinary research program addressing the political, social, and justice dimensions of critical minerals extraction and processing. This research and engagement program will address the significant global and regional challenges related to the growing demand for “critical” or “green” minerals: metals designated as essential to digital communications and decarbonizing energy systems. Although critical minerals development is widely promoted by international agencies and governments, as well as federal, provincial, and territorial governments in Canada, locating and extracting and processing these mineral resources presents challenges related to scarcity, supply chain security, environmental sustainability, social justice, and geopolitical risk. The Impact+ Chair will lead interdisciplinary social science research, graduate training, and collaborations across the university, addressing Impact+ strategic priority foci on Clean Technologies and Resource Value Chains and Democratic and Community Resilience. They will also support the nascent MUN Minerals research and teaching strategy (currently under development) as well as Memorial’s strategic research themes Sustaining People, Sustaining Place, and Sustaining Economy. The successful CIRC will either be appointed at the academic level of Full Professor or Associate Professor, eligible for promotion to Full Professor within 2 years of the Chair’s start date, or; hold a position outside of academia with equivalent qualifications necessary for appointment at these academic levels. The salary for the position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, in accordance with the Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty Association (MUNFA) Collective Agreement. Candidate Profile The successful candidate must be an established, internationally recognized research leader with expertise and experience in one or more of the following broad areas: natural resource governance/management, political ecology/environmental justice, political economy and extractivism, environmental and social impact assessment (including FPIC, GBA+ and other equity considerations), and cognate fields. The regional focus for the chair is open, though we particularly welcome applicants with active engagements with communities in the Global South, Arctic and Northern regions, rural and remote communities, and/or Indigenous nations. They will have the primary responsibility for directing the research program and all related activities, and will be expected to develop and implement a plan for an inclusive environment that fosters equity, accessibility, and diverse participation in research activities and public/community engagement. Memorial acknowledges that career paths can be diverse and that life circumstances, such as illness, disability, and family and community responsibilities, are often an expected part of life and are likely to affect a nominee’s record of research achievement. Applicants are encouraged to explain in their cover letter any life circumstances that may have resulted in career interruptions, if applicable. These impacts will be carefully considered during the assessment process. Memorial is committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism, and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including: women; people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous Peoples; visible minorities, and racialized people; and people with disabilities. All applicants are invited to identify themselves as a member of an equity-deserving group(s) as appropriate. Please note that applicants cannot be considered as a member of an equity-deserving group(s) unless they complete Memorial’s employment equity  survey. Applicants will receive the survey via email once they submit their application. The survey link expires after 7 days of receiving it. If an applicant does not receive a survey or has any questions about it, please contact equity@mun.ca. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. Applicants who require an accessibility arrangement to ensure their full participation in the application process can contact Mandy Penney (equity@mun.ca) to make appropriate accommodations. Memorial University and the Department of Geography We acknowledge that the lands on which Memorial University’s campuses are situated are in the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous groups, and we acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, Innu, and Inuit of this province. Memorial has an all-Indigenous Committee for Ethical Research Impacting Indigenous Groups to ensure research, including classroom research, meets high standards of ethics and responsibility. The focus is on research with, by and for Indigenous Peoples that emphasizes engagement based on understanding and respect. The Department of Geography is a dynamic research and teaching unit with the Faculty of HSS, offering BA/BSc., MA/MSc, and PhD programs. Our interdisciplinary, research-intensive faculty   highly value collaboration in research and mentorship. We encourage applicants who will build on our existing departmental areas of expertise in resource geography, climate change, biogeography, biodiversity conservation, anticolonial research methods, urban planning, fisheries geographies, waste and discard studies, GIS and remote sensing, Arctic communities and ecosystems, and freshwater and marine sciences. Memorial geographers work closely with the Marine Institute and Faculty of Science, particularly in Biology, Earth Sciences, and Ocean Sciences. We offer Joint Honours degrees with Computer Science and Earth Sciences. Faculty in Geography collaborate with the newly established School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies (SASS) on the Labrador Campus, which has a constitution that enables co-governance of the School with Indigenous Nations and offers graduate programs in Arctic and Subarctic Futures. Applicants can learn more about the Department of Geography at www.mun.ca/geography. Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada and has a special obligation to the people of this province. As the province’s only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to 19,000 students, Memorial’s St. John’s campus provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in the capital city, which has a vibrant cultural life and access to a wide range of outdoor activities. With 15 academic departments and a variety of interdisciplinary major, minor, and diploma programs, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences offers breadth, depth, and diversity. The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences houses, among other units and resources, the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER), the Maritime History Archive, the Folklore and Language Archive, and the Aboriginal Languages Archives. How to apply The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs competition involves a two-stage process as outlined below. Stage 1: Applications must be submitted as a single PDF file, with the subject heading CIRC in Critical Minerals and Energy Transition and quoting the file reference number HSS03486. Applications should include: a cover letter describing the applicant’s vision, leadership experience, and fit with the CIRC in Critical Minerals and Energy Transition a one-page research statement outlining the applicant's vision for establishing and leading an internationally recognized research program/group at Memorial University a curriculum vitae with a clear summary of major research, leadership and knowledge mobilization achievements, as well as an overview of career teaching and service activities names and contact information of three referees who can provide letters of reference within a short time frame if short-listed. Application packages should be submitted through this portal: CLICK HERE TO APPLY , as soon as possible but no later than May 26, 2026. Candidates with inquiries about this opportunity or the Department of Geography should contact the Department Head, Dr. Joel Finnis, jfinnis@mun.ca. Stage 2 (immediately following the deadline): Will consist of a virtual interview between shortlisted candidates and the search committee, as well as an open meeting with the Department of Geography community. The successful candidate will be registered with the CIRC program as Memorial’s nominee and will complete the CIRC application with support from the Faculty of HSS and Memorial’s Research Initiatives & Services (RIS). The completed nomination package will be submitted electronically by the CIRC’s application deadline, very shortly following selection and registration. Appointment of a candidate to the advertised faculty position is contingent upon the success of the submitted CIRC application.

At the heart of SIT’s mission is to nurture industry-ready graduates equipped with deep technical expertise and transferable skills to tackle tomorrow’s challenges. SIT collaborates with industry in our education, while benefitting them with our talent supply and collaborative research achievements. The University’s unique applied learning pedagogy integrates work and study, embedding authentic learning experiences within real-world environments. Through strategic partnerships forged by our faculty with industry, learners bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application in and out of the classroom. Such active & authentic learning opportunities ensures graduates step into their careers with applicable skills and competence. In research, SIT faculty aims to bridge knowledge creation and utilisation. Our faculty collaborates closely with industry on translational research and innovation with focus on addressing pertinent industry challenges to impact businesses. The Singapore Teaching and Academic Research Talent (START) Scheme is co-funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and SIT to encourage and support outstanding young Singaporeans interested in pursuing an academic career at SIT. The Applied Research Fellowship aims to provide doctoral candidates who are about to complete or have recently completed their studies an opportunity to engage in advanced training and/or research at an overseas university for one year. Besides financial support, awardees will also receive academic mentorship. Upon completion of the Fellowship, awardees will be considered for Assistant Professorship. Eligibility and Selection Criteria Singapore citizen  Doctoral candidates who have recently completed or are about to complete their studies in a discipline under the supported areas for START below Excellent academic record plus a high degree of proficiency and motivation for selected research area Have been accepted or have applied for a postdoctoral training at a leading overseas university in a research area that is aligned with SIT’s supported areas A keen interest in an academic career Value of Fellowship The Fellowship provides: Monthly stipend Overseas maintenance allowance Return economy airfare Conference and fieldwork grants Overseas medical insurance Fellows will also each be assigned a SIT faculty mentor throughout their post-doctoral training and have opportunities to participate in faculty development programmes. The fellowship is tenable for one year. On an exception basis, a two-year programme may be supported. Service Commitment One year for every year of sponsorship. Application Process Applications are open throughout the year via the various links below. Applications received before 15 January 2026 will be considered for the 2026 intake.  Interview by the respective clusters for shortlisted applicants will be conducted throughout the year. Final Interview by the Panel for shortlisted applicants for the 2026 intake will commence in Mid-March to End April 2026. Awards will be finalised by July 2026. Supported Areas for START - Food, Chemical and Biotechnology Sustainable and Functional food: Sustainable food systems and circular food economy - alternative proteins, upcycled ingredients); AI and automation in food manufacturing - smart sensors, digital twins, and AI-driven food quality control and processing; Food safety - supply chain tracking/monitoring, blockchain Biotechnology: Host strain screening and engineering for microbial bioprocess development; microbial physiology and adaptation for industrial applications; high-throughput screening and automation for strain optimization; bioprospecting for novel microbial hosts, enzymes, and metabolites to support sustainable biomanufacturing. (Bio)pharmaceuticals: Processing science and technology for bio- and chemical transformations, separations, purifications and formulation applied to pharmaceuticals manufacture; modelling of processing steps and whole processes to support innovation, design, optimisation and control for manufacturing operations. Process control: process modelling, control, and optimization, with applications in chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing; data-driven modelling and machine learning applications in process industries; advanced process control (APC); model predictive control (MPC); digital twins and real-time process monitoring and control; process analytical technology (PAT); process intensification and sustainability.