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10 Professorial Heads of Schools
The University of New England has embarked on an exciting new path towards achieving the vision of a bold Strategic Plan to ‘achieve regional and global impact’. As part of this Plan, UNE’s academic structure has been reorganised to provide greater focus in our teaching and research. The next step in the Plan is to enhance the leadership team at UNE through the appointment of a Professorial Head in each of the University’s 10 new Schools.This is an exciting opportunity for 10 academic leaders and managers from a wide range of disciplines to make a difference and provide essential impetus to the future achievements of the University.
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
School of Arts – Ref. No.: 207/084
English, Communication Studies, Theatre, Languages, Music
School of Behavioural, Cognitive and Social Sciences – Ref. No.: 207/085
Geography, Planning, Linguistics, Psychology, Sociology
School of Humanities – Ref. No.: 207/086
Archaeology and Palaeoanthropology, Classics and Ancient History, History, Philosophy, Politics and International Studies, Indigenous Studies, Peace Studies
School of Environmental and Rural Science – Ref. No.: 207/087
Agronomy and Soil Science, Animal Science, Genetics, Earth Science, Environmental Engineering, Botany, Ecosystems Management, Marine Science, Zoology
School of Science and Technology – Ref. No.: 207/088
Human Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Electronics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science
FACULTY OF THE PROFESSIONS
School of Education – Ref. No.: 207/089
Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary and Adult Education
School of Business, Economics and Public Policy – Ref. No.: 207/090
Business, Economics, Administrative Leadership
School of Law – Ref. No.: 207/091
Law, Agricultural Law
School of Health – Ref. No.: 207/092
Nursing, Counselling, Health Management
School of Rural Medicine – Ref. No.: 207/093
Joint Medical Program with the University of Newcastle
These 10 positions would ideally suit someone who wishes to retain their career focus while also having the desire for a life-style change in beautiful Armidale, New England. Armidale is surrounded by world heritage national parks, is only two hours from the mid north coast and is a unique regional centre. Recognised as a centre for culture, Armidale is well served for art, music, theatre and primary and secondary education, both public and private.
Informal enquiries may be directed to the relevant Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean:
Faculty of Arts and Sciences - Professor Margaret Sedgley, phone: +61 2 6773 2303 or e-mail: margaret.sedgley@une.edu.au
Faculty of The Professions - Professor Victor Minichiello, phone: +61 2 6773 3862 or e-mail: vminichi@une.edu.au
Further information about the Faculties and Schools of the University may be obtained by visiting http://www.une.edu.au/recruit/executive/execpds/faculties-schools.php
Remuneration: Appointment to the position of Head of School will be on a full-time basis with some time allowed for scholarly activity; for a period of five years, which may be renewable, subject to satisfactory performance. An attractive remuneration package including a performance based bonus will be negotiated with the successful applicants. The University offers attractive superannuation and salary packaging options.
Closing Date: 5pm, 5 December 2007
How to Apply: An application package may be obtained by phoning Bronwyn Pearson, Deputy Director, Human Resource Services, +61 2 6773 3496; or emailing: bpearson@une.edu.au
The University reserves the right to invite expressions of interest from appropriate persons or not to make an appointment.
Equity principles underpin all UNE policies and procedures.