Executive Dean

Description:

We are a young and progressive university with a strong reputation for excellence in teaching, high quality research, state-of-the-art facilities, and engagement with our communities. Our national reputation for education experience comes from an emphasis on learner-centred teaching, a focus on the student experience and learning experiences that support employability.

Situated in beautiful Western Australia, ECU is recognised as one of the world’s top young universities, with world-class infrastructure and an academic and workplace culture that energises and inspires everyone who works and studies here.

Since our establishment in 1991, we have grown rapidly into a quality university with internationally recognised research and excellent student and staff satisfaction. ECU is an ethical and responsible organisation with strong values that are owned and demonstrated by the whole University community.

These values inform how we work, and the University’s commitment to equality, opportunities for disadvantaged people, and reducing our impact on the environment.

About the Opportunity

The School of Science offers teaching and research facilities that are world-class, offering courses in computing, security, cybersecurity, science and the environment.

The Executive Dean, School of Science is a member of the University Executive and plays a key role in developing and contributing to the strategic direction of the University. The position will lead the ongoing development and direction of the School, enhancing the University’s domestic and international reputation for learning and teaching, research and industry engagement, to support ECU’s exceptional educational experience.

This position reports to the Vice-Chancellor and works in close collaboration with the Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor (SDVC), other members of the University Executive (including other Executive Deans), and other key leadership roles across the University.

About You

You are a recognised PhD qualified Professor with an outstanding record of scholarship in a relevant discipline.

You are a visionary who is innovative and inclusive in your practice, with a commitment to delivering high quality teaching and research programs that enhance the staff and student learning experience.

You enjoy collaborating with passionate people who want to make a difference through ECU’s academic activity and social impact.

You are a natural influencer, who builds rapport quickly and knows the importance of taking time to build trusted and strategic partnerships with diverse stakeholders to drive change and achieve a shared purpose.

You will demonstrate prior success in leading innovation at the School or Faculty level and delivering on institutional strategic priorities.

You are an inclusive, values-driven collaborator and strategic thinker who operates with integrity and values self-awareness and continued personal growth.

You demonstrate personal attributes that align with ECU’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.