University of Technology Sydney has a bold vision to be a leading university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university in central Sydney, consistently ranked the top young university in Australia and in the top 100 universities globally. Our cutting-edge facilities support excellence in teaching and research, and embody our commitment to partnership, creativity and technology.
Since its commencement in 1977, the Faculty of Law has achieved significant recognition for the quality of its legal education, excellence in research and its commitment to practice-oriented learning. UTS Law seeks to develop partnerships with external stakeholders to meet the rapidly changing needs of the workforce and to address issues of social justice.
Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor and President, and a core member of the University’s Leadership Team, the Dean plays a vital role in university-wide strategy, decision-making and performance. They will provide exceptional academic, strategic, and operational leadership to support the Faculty’s student experience, learning and teaching, research, and engagement outcomes. The next Dean will provide academic leadership to further the mission of the Faculty of Law and University and will inspire, motivate and develop staff to ensure a culture of high performance and engagement. Critical to this role will be a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, and they will demonstrate a successful track record of forming and building relationships with external stakeholders.
The Dean will also have management oversight of UTS’s innovative TD School, leading our unique institution wide commitment to transdisciplinary education and research.
UTS will be supported by the executive search firm Perrett Laver for this appointment.
See below for further information and to apply, please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing how you fulfill the role description and personal specification quoting reference 8357.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Claudia Roth on Claudia.Roth@perrettlaver.com
The deadline for applications is 9am AEDT Monday 18th May.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise us of these so that we can make appropriate arrangements.
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