Professor and Head of School

• School of Communication and Arts
• Join a university ranked in the world’s top 50
• Fixed term for 5 years with potential for an additional 5-year term
• Based at St Lucia 

About This Opportunity

The School of Communication and Arts is at the forefront of teaching and research in English Literature, Creative and Professional Writing, Drama, Art History, Communication, Film and Television Studies, Journalism, and Public Relations. The School’s academic teaching and research staff include internationally recognised scholars who are leaders in their research fields and award winners for innovation and excellence in teaching. We are seeking an exceptional academic leader in the above focus areas to lead the UQ School of Communication and Arts through the next phase of its development.

Ideally, you will be an experienced and inspiring leader of world-class standing, with the capability to develop and implement an aspirational School strategy aligning with UQ’s and the Faculty’s vision and strategic objectives. You will have experience in developing and maintaining strategic and academic planning functions, including setting goals, targets and key performance indicators in the context of University and Faculty or Institute strategic and operational plans. You will have an understanding of key contemporary issues in the communication and art disciplines and a commitment to implementing UQ’s Reconciliation Action Plan and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research and Innovation Strategy. You will be an excellent communicator, with a strong ability in building School resilience, adaptability and receptiveness to change.

As Head of School, you will be expected to foster an inclusive and collegial School culture, cultivating and empowering high-performance as well as forging productive, collaborative partnerships that deliver strategic value.

To view detailed information on the position, including the key requirements responsibilities, please refer to the Appointment Booklet. 

What We Can Offer

The Head of School role is a full-time, fixed term position for five (5) years. A further appointment may be offered by mutual agreement. Upon negotiation, a continuing Professorial Academic Level E position may be considered.

An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ and review The University of Queensland's Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018 - 2021.

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We’ll support you with the visa sponsorship process and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here. 

Questions?

For a confidential discussion please, or questions about the application process, please contact Caitlin Savage, Principal Advisor, Talent Acquisition on 0447 512 425 or caitlin.savage@uq.edu.au. 

Want to Apply?

To submit an application for this role, go to the UQ Careers portal and use the Apply button.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter
• Full Curriculum Vitae
• Responses to the ‘About You’ section, as listed in the Appointment Booklet.

Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box during the application form. 

Applications close: Thursday 22 August, 11:00pm AEST (R-40525).

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