[ecrea] Job opportunity: Head of School, School of Literature, Arts and Media at the University of Sydney

We are currently seeking a Head of School, School of Literature, Arts 
and Media within our Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Visit 
sydney.edu.au/recruitment <http://sydney.edu.au/recruitment/> and search 
by the reference number 898/0517 to apply.

*Head of School, School of Literature, Art and Media 
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*Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences*

*Reference no. 898/0517*

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*The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) wishes to appoint a 
distinguished academic as Head of School, School of Literature, Art and 
Media. The individual appointed will have a record of original and 
innovative contributions to research, learning and teaching, and 
academic management.*

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*The Head of School is a member of the senior management team of FASS. 
Under the broad direction of the Dean and within the general outlines of 
the Faculty Strategic Plan and faculty budget, the Head of School will 
have the overall academic leadership, financial and management 
responsibility of the school.*

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*The Head of School will supervise the chairs of the seven departments 
in the school. Of critical importance to success will be the ability to 
work closely with these department chairs and the professors, in the 
provision of leadership across the key areas of learning and teaching, 
research, curriculum and community relations and development. You will 
also be expected to develop the school’s collaborative activities with 
colleagues across the University, including the United States Studies 
Centre.*

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*Informed by the established and emergent research strengths of the 
school, you will also be expected to contribute to the development and 
implementation of the school’s strategic direction.*

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*While the focus of the position is academic management, it is expected 
that you will continue to contribute to research and scholarship in your 
own discipline. Preference may be given to individuals with experience 
and expertise that will complement the existing teaching and research 
strengths of the school.*

*About us*

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to 
improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that 
effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected 
in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term 
strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an 
outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. 
Across our campuses, we employ more than 6,000 academic and non-academic 
staff who support over 60,000 students

We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings 
opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with 
convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.

*Term and remuneration*

*The initial appointment will be for 5 years with the opportunity for 
renewal subject to assessment of performance. The successful candidate 
will be offered an attractive remuneration package, and will also hold 
the title of professor.*

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*Apply*

For more information on the position and University, please view the 
candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the 
University of Sydney careers website.

*All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers 
website.*Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment 
<http://sydney.edu.au/recruitment/> and search by the reference number 
to apply.


*Closing date: 11.30pm 23 July 2017 (Sydney time)*

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. 
Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse 
backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with 
disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal 
and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

If we think your skills are needed in other areas of the University, we 
will be sure to contact you about other opportunities.

*© *The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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