Head of MathematicsApply now Job no: 520171
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA. The Faculty of Science is a large and one of the most complex faculties of UNSW Sydney. It comprises the Schools of Aviation, Biological Earth & Environmental Science (BEES), Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences (BABS), Chemistry, Materials Science & Engineering (MSE), Mathematics & Statistics, Physics and Psychology. It also includes a number of major Research Centres and field stations. The School of Mathematics and Statistics currently has more than seventy continuing academic staff and approximately 100 academic staff in total, as well as visiting academics. UNSW is the only university in Australia to be ranked in the top 100 in the world in Mathematics and Statistics by each of the four ranking bodies: CWTS Leiden, ARWU, USNews, and QS. The School’s research groups are interconnected, with frequent interactions between groups and with other schools and faculties both inside and outside UNSW. The Head of School role is the key integration point between the UNSW 2025 Strategy’s strategic priorities of academic excellence, social & industry engagement and global impact, and the delivery of those priorities through the work of our staff and students and engagement with key external stakeholders. Primarily, this is achieved through integrated strategic planning, fostering an environment in which innovation and creativity can thrive, people-centred leadership and sound management of resources. This is in an exciting opportunity to join one of the Top 20 Universities in the world as judged by the prestigious QS University Ranking system in June 2023. About the role
The Head of School reports directly to the Faculty Dean to shape and realise the strategic priorities and performance of the university. The academic staff of the School report to the Head of School who is supported by the School leadership team which includes a School Manager, Deputy Head of School, Academic Governance Committees, Academic Convenors and Academic Co-ordinators. Specific responsibilities for this role include: Strategy:
Leadership:
School Management:
The Head of School and the Faculty Dean will agree on specific performance targets annually as part of the UNSW Senior Staff Performance Review, including targets relating to leadership responsibilities and expectations in relation to the Head of School’s own research and teaching (if applicable). About the successful applicant To be successful in this role you will have:
To apply for the position of Head of School – Mathematics & Statistics, please submit the following:
For informal queries, please see the below contact details. Otherwise, please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed. Contact: Applications close: November 5th, 2023 Find out more about working at UNSW at www.unsw.edu.au UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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