Associate Dean, Indigenous Education & Student Success (Identified) - UNSW Science
About the role
... combine why role matters and description of Associate Dean role.
Responsibilities
- ... each bullet.
Requirements
- ... Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity confirmation; ...
Qualifications
- ... PhD, Masters by Research, etc.
Skills
- ... relationship-building, stakeholder engagement, influencing, strategic thinking, teaching, curriculum development, educational leadership, professional practice, leadership experience in higher education etc.
Benefits
- ... career development opportunities, generous superannuation, 10 days cultural leave paid per year, additional leave over end of year, other discounts.
Pay
... remuneration details.
Schedule
... fractional leadership appointment 2.5-4 days per week (0.5-0.8 FTE), hybrid working arrangements, continuing academic role alongside.
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UNSW has obtained an exemption under Section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to designate and recruit positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only. - Why this role matters: paragraphs about growing Indigenous workforce, strengthening Indigenous leadership, commitment, importance of Indigenous knowledges, leadership, lived experience, seeking Indigenous academic leader to shape future of Faculty of Science, encourage candidates with background in education, student success, Indigenous engagement, leadership, professional practice, research, academia, welcome candidates with demonstrated Indigenous leadership, cultural knowledge, lived experience, community connection, student engagement expertise, curriculum development experience, or broader professional expertise. - More About The Associate Dean Role: shape Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education, student success and curriculum across Faculty of Science; lead representation of Indigenous Knowledges across Faculty curriculum, working with colleagues, students and communities to strengthen teaching, learning and assessment centred on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing; role includes teaching responsibilities, appointee supported to actively engage; shape Indigenous student success, engagement and educational experiences, while advancing innovative approaches that authentically embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation; as key advisor, embed Indigenous Knowledges and Knowledge Systems across Faculty’s academic work and contribute to meaningful educational transformation; collaborate with Indigenous staff across University to strengthen shared leadership and collective impact; member of Faculty’s senior leadership team, report to Deputy Dean Education; whilst there isn’t any direct report now, there may be one in the future; can find full details in position description. - What’s On Offer: Associate Dean position appointed for term up to two years, possibility renewal for second term; leadership appointment fractional, between 0.5 FTE and 0.8 FTE, final fraction agreed with successful applicant; successful applicant also holds continuing academic appointment within Faculty, providing ongoing substantive academic position beyond term as Associate Dean; during Associate Dean appointment, they remain active in teaching and/or research, balance of leadership and academic responsibilities agreed as part of workload negotiation; depending on qualifications, skills, experience, career aspirations, appointment may be made at Senior Lecturer (Level C), Associate Professor (Level D), or Professor (Level E) level. - Who You Are: list: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, cultural knowledge, lived experience, community connection; Experience or capability in teaching, curriculum development, educational leadership, or professional practice; Leadership experience in higher education, education, community, government, industry, not-for-profit, or related sectors; Passion for advancing Indigenous Knowledges, student success, engagement, and participation; Experience developing programs, initiatives, curriculum, partnerships, or community-led outcomes; Strong relationship-building, consultation, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills; Strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into meaningful outcomes; A PhD, Masters by Research, ideally related to Science, Education or equivalent professional, leadership, community, and/or lived experience is welcomed; Candidates with a Science background will be highly regarded. - Benefits: In addition to creating a safe and inclusive workplace for Indigenous staff, we offer other great staff benefits, such career development opportunities, a generous superannuation, 10 days cultural leave paid per year, additional leave over the end of the year, and other discounts. - Also mention superannuation already in remuneration. - Schedule: fractional leadership appointment between 2.5 days to 4 days (0.5-0.8 FTE); hybrid working arrangements. 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UNSW is seeking an outstanding Indigenous professional or academic to join the Faculty of Science as Associate Dean Indigenous Education and Student Success. The role aims to grow the Indigenous workforce, strengthen Indigenous leadership across the University, and create meaningful opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It recognises the importance of Indigenous knowledges, leadership, and lived experience, and seeks an Indigenous academic leader to shape the future of the Faculty of Science, drawing on backgrounds in education, student success, Indigenous engagement, leadership, professional practice, research, or academia.
That captures why role matters. Maybe also include that it's an identified position requiring Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander confirmation and exemption. That could be in Requirements. Now Responsibilities: list bullets. Responsibilities bullets: - Shape Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education, student success and curriculum across the Faculty of Science. - Lead the representation of Indigenous Knowledges across the Faculty curriculum, working with colleagues, students and communities to strengthen teaching, learning and assessment centred on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing. - Shape Indigenous student success, engagement and educational experiences while advancing innovative approaches that authentically embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation. - As a key advisor, embed Indigenous Knowledges and Knowledge Systems across the Faculty’s academic work and contribute to meaningful educational transformation.