Last Date: 26 September 2023.
EXECUTIVE DEAN, SCHOOL OF SCIENCE
Key Leadership Position
Full-time, 5-year Fixed Term
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is seeking to appoint a new Executive Dean, School of Science, working across the Joondalup and Bunbury Campuses.
About the University
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a young and progressive university with a strong reputation for excellence in teaching, high quality research, state-of-the-art facilities, and engagement with its communities. Since its establishment in 1991, ECU has grown rapidly into a quality university with internationally recognised research and excellent student and staff satisfaction. ECU is an ethical and responsible organisation with strong values that are owned and demonstrated by the whole University community. These values inform how we work, and the University’s commitments to equality, opportunities for disadvantaged people, and reducing our impact on the environment. ECU has over 2,000 strongly committed academic and professional staff employed on a fulltime and part-time basis.
About the Opportunity
The School of Science offers world-class teaching and research facilities in the areas of computing, security, science and the environment. The Executive Dean, School of Science will lead the ongoing development and direction of the School, enhancing the University’s recognition and standing for learning and teaching, research and industry engagement, to support ECU’s exceptional educational experience.
The Executive Dean is a member of the University Executive and reports to the Vice-Chancellor, playing a key role in developing and contributing to the strategic direction for the University. The position also works in close collaboration with the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (SDVC), other members of the University Executive (including other Executive Deans), and other key leadership roles across the University.
The Executive Dean role offers an excellent opportunity for an established leader from a relevant discipline with a vision to support the distinctiveness of the University.
ECU is seeking an established leader from a relevant discipline with a vision to support the ambitions of the University and an understanding of education and research excellence. The Executive Dean role provides an excellent opportunity to inspire and evolve the School as a leading force with impact and reach, and candidates must demonstrate the intellectual, strategic and operational leadership qualities to engage academic colleagues and industry partners.
About You
- You are a recognised academic with an outstanding record of scholarship in a relevant discipline.
- You are a visionary who is innovative and inclusive in your practice, with a commitment to delivering high quality teaching and research programs that enhance the staff and student learning experience.
- You enjoy collaborating with passionate people who want to make a difference through ECU’s academic activity and social impact.
- You are a natural influencer, who builds rapport quickly and knows the importance of taking time to build trusted and strategic partnerships with diverse stakeholders to drive change and achieve a shared purpose.
- You will demonstrate prior success in leading innovation at the School level and delivering on institutional strategic priorities.
- You are a values-driven collaborator and strategic thinker who operates with integrity and values self-awareness and continued personal growth.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Alun Parry and Katherine Miller, Boyden on (02) 9225 7400 for an initial discussion or email [email protected]
For more information, and How to Apply, please refer to the Candidate Brochure.
Applications Close:
11.30pm (WST) on Tuesday 26 September 2023
