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University of South Florida (Tampa)

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201–250th in World University Rankings 2021
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About the University of South Florida (Tampa)

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Founded in 1956, the University of South Florida (USF) is a major public research university. The Tampa campus is considered the main campus of the university and serves more than 41,000 students and houses 14 colleges and is the doctoral granting campus of the USF System. The Tampa Campus is home to USF Health, which comprises the colleges of medicine, nursing, public health and pharmacy. Its journalism and media studies programme is also taught on the Tampa campus. There are many facilities and amenities on the Tampa campus for students such as a bookstore, post office, print centre and a fitness centre with group fitness classes, aquatics, intramural sports, club sports, outdoor recreation opportunities, and adventure trips. There are two libraries located on the Tampa campus: the Tampa Campus Research Library and the Shimberg Health Sciences Library. The Research Library is the largest University of South Florida library while the Shimberg Health Sciences Library is located on the Tampa campus and serves USF Health students and faculty. The USF Tampa Campus is also a tobacco and smoke-free campus as of 4 January 2016.

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15% (1)
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Students per staff
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University of Surrey

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United Kingdom, Guildford


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Competitive Salary

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ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY

Adelaide University

Australia, Adelaide

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Adelaide University

Australia, Adelaide


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We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence. Working within a supportive, collaborative team, you will develop strong stakeholder relationships that contribute to their satisfaction and success. Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU. Experience  To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:    Level D/E Essential Criteria A completed doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline. A proven record of high-quality research outputs in refereed journals, monographs, creative works, or other recognised scholarly forms, consistent with discipline norms. Evidence of securing competitive research income, grants, or fellowships, and demonstrated capacity to lead collaborative research projects. A proven record of teaching and assessment experience in higher education, with evidence of curriculum design, innovation, and pedagogical impact. Demonstrated capacity and willingness to supervise higher degree by research (HDR) candidates to successful completion. Evidence of service and leadership within the University or profession, such as committee membership, editorial boards, or professional societies. Demonstrated ability to translate research into broader societal, cultural, or industry impact, including community or professional engagement. Proven organisational and administrative skills in an academic environment, including willingness to contribute to governance, planning, and course development. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collegially with staff, students, and external partners. In addition to the above criteria, to be considered for a Level E position, you will require the following skills and experience: An established international reputation in their field of research, supported by a substantial track record of publications, creative works, or equivalent outputs. Proven leadership in research programs, centres, and networks, with a strong record of securing substantial external research funding. Evidence of mentoring and developing staff and early career researchers, building research capacity across the discipline. A record of shaping research directions at a School, Faculty, or University level, contributing to national or international research policy, strategy, or advocacy. Demonstrated capacity to generate long-term impact through research translation, industry partnerships, and community engagement at state, national, or international levels. 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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM

University College Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham

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University College Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham


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£44,746 - £56,535 per annum

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SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT)

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore

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Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Singapore


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Salary

Competitive

Posted

19 Feb 2026

Senior Manager, Curriculum Market Research

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

The University of Sydney

Australia

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The University of Sydney

Australia


Full time, 2-year fixed term opportunity. Located on the Camperdown and Darlington campusOpportunity to shape the University's curriculum future by leading insight driven research within the Division of the Academic RegistrarBase Salary $156,277 (HEO10) + 17% superannuationAbout the opportunityJoin the University of Sydney as the Senior Manager, Curriculum Market Research, where you will lead curriculum-focused market research to inform course design and development. 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The Senior Manager, Curriculum Market Research leads a team that produces research that cultivates a university-wide understanding of emerging opportunities, risks, and curriculum, market, industry, labor market and policy shifts that influence educational offerings and learning needs. The role oversees staff and project contributors, builds high-trust relationships, championing an insight-led culture across the Education and Students Portfolio.Your key responsibilities will be to:lead and support a team to deliver high-quality curriculum market research, providing insights on student preferences, learning behaviors and global higher education trends, to inform new courses and course enhancementhelp to inform strategic decisions on curriculum, courses, positioning, and student lifecycle management by producing and overseeing Political, Economic, Social and Technological (PEST), competitor, and opportunity analyseslead the integration of curriculum market research through key strategic projects aligned with curriculum innovation and insights on external market information, labor market and skills demand data, and primary market research findingsuplift curriculum market research capability by establishing consistent standards, frameworks, and toolsmanage the execution of surveys, journals, focus groups, interviews, and other research activities across diverse student cohortscultivate strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across faculties and University schools.About youexperience leading market research activities in a large or complex organisation, ideally within the higher education sectorexpertise in qualitative and quantitative research design, including surveys, focus groups, user testing, and audience segmentationdemonstrated ability to interpret, synthesise and translate diverse data sources, including market, industry, labour, and curriculum insights into strategic recommendationsexperience working with external partners and vendors to deliver co designed research programmesstrong understanding of curriculum design principles, higher education trends, consumer behaviour, and competitor analysisexcellent communication, reporting and facilitation skillsproven ability to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders, students, staff and external partners.Sponsorship / work rights for AustraliaYou must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.Pre-employment checksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to applyApplications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Turle, Recruitment Operations by email to nicole.turle@sydney.edu.au Copyright The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications CloseSunday 01 March 2026 11:59 PM

Salary

Competitive

Posted

19 Feb 2026

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Subjects Taught at the University of South Florida (Tampa)

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  • Art, Performing Art and Design
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Computer Science

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Education Studies

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Engineering

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  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Life Sciences

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  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science

Medical and Health

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Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
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  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

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Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
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