Professor and Head of School, School of Political Science and International Studies, University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Australia. Deadline: 23 July 2023.
The School of Political Science and International Studies is at the forefront of teaching and research in political science, public policy, international relations and peace and conflict studies in Australia. 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 Political Sciences and International Sciences 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 political science and international relations 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.
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