Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research)

UNE is seeking an outstanding senior manager with a strong research background to provide strategic leadership for the development and delivery of research outcomes across the University. With a direct reporting line to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) supports the development and implementation of strategies towards an increased level of research activity and output across the University, high quality outcomes in research and research training, and facilitation of collaboration between staff and institutions. This role involves working closely with the Pro Vice-Chancellors and Deans of the two Faculties, the Research Directors in each Faculty, Heads of Schools, the Chief Development Officer, and Directors of major research centres at the University.

The successful appointee will have responsibility for the UNE Research Management Plan, and oversight of the policy framework that supports the University’s R&D effort.   The successful appointee will liaise with government and non-government research agencies and institutions, will work with the Academic Board and Chair its Research Committee, and will oversee the recording and reporting of the University’s research activity to the government, Academic Board and University Council.

The position is initially available for a fixed term period of five years, renewable by mutual agreement.  A competitive remuneration package is on offer which, combined with the outstanding lifestyle in Armidale as a sophisticated regional city in the beautiful New England region, makes this a very attractive opportunity.

Enquiries about the position may be directed to Professor Graham Webb, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, phone: (02) 6773 3896 or email dvc@une.edu.au.  For further information about Research at UNE visit: http://www.une.edu.au/about/research/

Please ensure that the coversheet is attached to your application. Instructions on how to send your application to the University are available on this coversheet.

Your application should include: the reference number; a curriculum vitae; a statement that addresses the selection criteria; names, addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers/email addresses of three relevant referees.

Applications must be received by 5pm on the closing date

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Information Package

Application Coversheet