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The University of Sydney is seeking a Deputy Dean for its Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, a five-year fixed-term position aimed at strengthening the faculty's leadership in education and research. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in a relevant discipline and significant academic leadership experience, with a focus on collaboration, inclusion, and strategic planning.
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Job Summary
The new Deputy Dean will work alongside the Dean, Professor Lisa Adkins, as FASS looks to consolidate its position as a world-leading centre for education and research across the humanities, arts, and social science disciplines.
The position also provides strategic input around the development of an equitable, diverse, and future-focused academic workforce.
The successful candidate will also be offered a professorial appointment in an appropriate discipline in the Faculty and will retain that position at the conclusion of their Deputy Deanship.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The University of Sydney is seeking a Deputy Dean for its Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, a five-year fixed-term position aimed at strengthening the faculty's leadership in education and research. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in a relevant discipline and significant academic leadership experience, with a focus on collaboration, inclusion, and strategic planning.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Academic leadership experience
Strategic planning and delivery
Financial and operational management
Workforce planning and management
Research and education strategy
Nice-to-have
Commitment to equity and diversity
Innovation and excellence
Collaboration and partnership
Focus on sustainability
Key Requirements
PhD qualifications in a relevant FASS discipline
Demonstrated research excellence and scholarship
Significant experience leading academic units
Mature understanding of workforce planning
Deep understanding of higher education strategic issues