Executive Dean, Faculty of Arts, Society and Business
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Job Location:
Wollongong - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Executive Dean Faculty of Arts Society and Business
- Senior Executive appointment
- Full-time / Maximum term (5 years)
Ranked among the worlds top 200 the University of Wollongong (UOW) is globally recognised for its innovative teaching research excellence and deep commitment to access and community engagement. With more than 36000 students from over 130 nations and partnerships with nearly 300 institutions worldwide UOW delivers inclusive future-focused education that equips graduates to lead in a rapidly changing world. Our strong industry collaborations research impact and role as a major regional employer underscore our contribution to society and the economy.
As UOW undertakes a significant transformation to ensure responsiveness and sustainability in a dynamic higher education landscape we are seeking an outstanding and inspirational academic leader to join us as our next Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts Society & Business. As part of the Vice-Chancellors senior executive team and reporting to the Provost the Executive Dean will provide strategic and operational leadership to shape the development of this big Faculty and ensure its programs and lead initiatives to deliver transformational change in education and student experience across UOW.
You will be an inspiring and inclusive leader with an international reputation in research / scholarship in your academic field and a deep understanding of the dynamic global Higher Education landscape as well as the ability to facilitate meaningful and impactful collaboration with key industry and government partners. You will have the experience to lead change and empower teams across our academic units and schools in the Faculty and a strong commitment to working in partnership with our students in pursuit of our ambition to be recognised globally for excellence in education student experience and graduate outcomes. The successful candidate will bring strong personal commitment to the disciplines of the Faculty and experience in multi-disciplinary collaboration with the breadth of perspective necessary to lead across a broad academic group.
This is a rare opportunity to lead with purpose contribute to lasting change and make a meaningful impact on UOWs future.
How to Apply
University of Wollongong will be supported in its global search for this appointment by the executive search firm Perrett Laver. For further information or to discuss the role in confidence please contactTadhg Waddington
To apply online please upload your curriculum vitae and supporting covering letter below quoting reference number8163.
The deadline for applications is 9am AEDT Monday 9th February 2026.
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Key Skills
- Fiscal Management
- Teacher Coaching
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Cordova
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
About Company
The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception. Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusi ... View more
