The Dean is the academic and strategic leader of the School of Law and Criminology, with responsibility for academic quality, people leadership, performance, culture and reputation
Job Summary
The Dean is the academic and strategic leader of the School of Law and Criminology, with responsibility for academic quality, people leadership, performance, culture and reputation.
The School of Law and Criminology is a nationally and internationally recognised centre of teaching, research and engagement, with established strengths in human rights, constitutional and public law, clinical legal education, criminology, policing and justice.
This appointment offers the opportunity to lead a collegial and intellectually engaged community, to shape law and criminology education for a changing world, and to advance Murdoch’s mission of social justice, access and impact.
Matching Summary
The Dean is the academic and strategic leader of the School of Law and Criminology, with responsibility for academic quality, people leadership, performance, culture and reputation.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
academic leadership
people management
strategic planning
interdisciplinary environment
student-centred experience
Nice-to-have
values-driven university
strong commitment to justice
inclusive and supportive culture
collaboration across disciplines
Key Requirements
Associate Professor or Professor level
Record of scholarly or professional achievement
Experience in academic leadership
Experience in governance within complex organisations