Description:
Ranked in the world's top 50, The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia's leading research and teaching institutions. Through more than a century of service, UQ’s central mission has been remarkably consistent and demonstrates a commitment to delivering for the public good through excellence in education, research and engagement.
About the Faculty
The Faculty has long, proud traditions of innovation and leadership across student education and research. In just over a century, more than 27,000 Faculty graduates have gone on to use their UQ education to have a significant impact globally and the Faculty’s research provides a rich and diverse flow of breakthrough technologies that are helping to improve communities around the world.
Programs in civil, mechanical and chemical engineering, architecture, design, urban planning, computer science, and information technology are offered across the Faculty’s five schools and three research institutes and centres. Students have direct access to researchers, teachers and industry leaders working at the cutting edge of future technologies.
The Role
Reporting to the Provost, the Executive Dean provides strategic leadership and direction in all aspects of the Faculty’s research and research training, teaching, and learning, professional activities, and community engagement. As a member of the Executive Group, the Executive Dean is called upon to share in stewardship of the University’s purpose, vision and values.
The Executive Dean is accountable for the physical, financial and human resources, academic matters relating to programs and students, and a range of functions including the development of research, national and international marketing, and enhanced government, business and community links.
The Opportunity
The appointment calls for truly effective leadership and the University is seeking an adaptive, energetic, inspiring and visionary leader exhibiting qualities including collaboration, collegiality, and a commitment to realising strategic goals of distinctiveness.
This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader with a proven track record of scholarly achievement and strategic acumen – a leader who embodies our values of integrity, excellence, and diversity. Candidates will demonstrate their achievements in leading complex academic organisational units at scale, driving excellence in both teaching and research and fostering a culture of high-performance and innovation.
How to Apply
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact the consultants leading the search: Mazin Almaimani, Senior Researcher +61 3 8375 7408 mazin.almaimani@odgersberndtson.com.
Applications will close on Friday 23 May 2025 and should be submitted via the Odgers Berndtson website www.odgers.com/93719.