Deputy Dean, Faculty Of Arts And Social Sciences

University of Sydney

Camperdown, Australia
Onsite
Academic leadership experience
Strategic planning and delivery
Financial and operational management
The University of Sydney is seeking a Deputy Dean for its Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, a fixed-term leadership role focused on academic governance, strategic development, and enhancing industry partnerships. Candidates should possess a PhD in a relevant field and have substantial experience in academic leadership, financial management, and promoting equity and diversity

Job Summary

  • The new Deputy Dean will join at a key time, as the University enters the second phase of its ten-year strategic cycle (Sydney in 2032) and the Faculty progresses its own strategic plan.
  • The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Sydney is the oldest and one of the most comprehensive of its kind in Australia, with a deserved reputation for excellence nationally and internationally.
  • Priorities going forward are the implementation of key initiatives as part of the second phase of our Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 2032 strategy; the development of leadership capabilities in FASS; enhancing our external engagement activities and connections with industry, community and government, and ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of all staff and students.

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The University of Sydney is seeking a Deputy Dean for its Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, a fixed-term leadership role focused on academic governance, strategic development, and enhancing industry partnerships. Candidates should possess a PhD in a relevant field and have substantial experience in academic leadership, financial management, and promoting equity and diversity.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Academic leadership experience
  • Strategic planning and delivery
  • Financial and operational management
  • Research excellence and scholarship
  • Equity, diversity, inclusion commitment

Nice-to-have

  • Collaboration across disciplines
  • Industry and community engagement
  • Workforce planning and management
  • Innovation in research and education

Key Requirements

  • PhD qualifications in a relevant FASS discipline
  • Significant experience leading academic units
  • Mature understanding of academic environments
  • Experience in higher education strategic issues

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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