School Of Education

Description:

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is seeking to appoint a new Executive Dean, School of Education working across the Joondalup, Mount Lawley and South West Campuses.
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a young and progressive university with a strong reputation for excellence in teaching, high quality research, state-of-the-art facilities, and engagement with its communities. ECU’s national reputation for our education experience comes from an emphasis on learner-centred teaching, a focus on the student experience and learning experiences that support employability.

Since its establishment in 1991, ECU has 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 commitments to equality, opportunities for disadvantaged people, and reducing our impact on the environment. ECU has over 2,000 strongly committed academic and professional staff employed on a full-time and part-time basis.

The School of Education is the largest in Western Australia, with courses in Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Education.

The Executive Dean, School of Education is a member of the University Executive and plays a key role in developing and contributing to the strategic direction for the University. The position will lead the ongoing development and direction of the School, enhancing the University’s domestic and international recognition and standing 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.