Professor And Head Of School, School Of Social Science

College Majors

St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
International academic reputation at level e
Active researcher and educator profile
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of Australia's leading social science schools through visionary academic leadership

Job Summary

  • This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of Australia's leading social science schools through visionary academic leadership.
  • The successful candidate will set and enact a clear strategy to strengthen student demand, sustain research excellence, and deepen community impact.
  • UQ provides world-class facilities, grant writing support, and greater research funding opportunities to support staff in achieving excellence.

Matching Summary

This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of Australia's leading social science schools through visionary academic leadership.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • International academic reputation at Level E
  • Active researcher and educator profile
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
  • Strategic financial sustainability management
  • Indigenous engagement and partnership building

Nice-to-have

  • Visionary people leadership style
  • Ability to navigate complex change
  • Strong advocacy for social sciences value
  • Forward-looking mindset for future identity

Key Requirements

  • Appointment at Academic Level E
  • International reputation in aligned discipline
  • Demonstrated success in shaping positive culture
  • Comfort balancing research intensity with financial sustainability

Work Rights

Right to work in Australia required; sponsorship available for interstate/overseas candidates

Sponsorship: available

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