Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean

With the recent appointment of Professor Jim Barber as the new Vice-Chancellor, the University of New England is entering the next phase of its development, consolidating and enhancing its important role in the economic and cultural life of Armidale and the New England region. As Australia's first university outside a capital city, the University occupies a unique place in the higher education landscape and enjoys an enviable reputation as one of Australia's pre-eminent centres of teaching and research. Its graduates consistently rate the University highly in terms of the education experience. With more than 500 PhD candidates, the University has a strong presence in postgraduate education and, consequently, in research.

The University's ten schools are organised into two faculties: the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and the Faculty of The Professions.

This senior position, along with the new Vice-Chancellor and the rest of the senior executive, will play important and pivotal role in the development and execution of the University's strategy and goals in the coming years.

Reporting to the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for the development and delivery of high-quality teaching, learning and research in the Faculty, and promote strategic change
• Ensure strong financial management of the Faculty and its Schools
• Provide motivational leadership to the Heads of School to maximise collaboration, performance and productivity
• Contribute to policy and strategy development at University level and to the development and implementation of the University's research and academic quality assurance strategies
• Be an effective external advocate to increase student recruitment and income
• Lead the Faculty's international and entrepreneurial activities

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have appropriate qualifications and expertise in a relevant discipline
• Possess superior leadership, management, team-building and change-management skills and outstanding communication skills
• Have demonstrated the ability to manage budgets, staff and resources at a senior level
• Have experience as an academic leader and in strategic policy development

For a confidential discussion and to obtain an information book contact Ann Mossop of Braithwaite Steiner Pretty on +61 2 9460 4501 or email pvcdeanune@bspes.com  

Closing date for expressions of interest is 18^th December. 
Final closing date for receipt of full applications is 18 January 2010.

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