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• School of Political Science and International Studies (https://polsis.uq.edu.au/) 

• Join a university ranked in the world’s top 50

• Ranked 2nd in Australia for Political Sciences

• Fixed term for 5 years with potential for an additional 5-year term

• Closing date: Sunday 23 July 2023 at 11.00pm AEST.

• UQ Careers: R-25576

About This Opportunity

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.

For more information, download the appointment booklet by tapping POSITION DESCRIPTION in this page. To apply, click the APPLY NOW button from this page and upload you application via the UQ Careers portal.

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.

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

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 (https://careers.uq.edu.au/living-in-brisbane).

Other Information

Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion (https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity).  We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our broader community, whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au. 

For more information download the information booklet by tapping POSITION DESCRIPTION.

To submit an application for this role, click the APPLY NOW button from this job page, then tap JOB PORTAL and follow the steps to upload your application in the UQ Careers portal.