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Head of School of Psychology

1 month ago


Bathurst Regional, Australia CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY Full time
  • Actively shape the future strategic direction of the School
  • Lead the delivery of high-quality and impactful research and teaching
  • Enjoy regional lifestyle benefits in New South Wales (northern coast or inland locations)

    The Role

  • Fixed term (up to 5 years - renewable), Full time
Senior remuneration package Bathurst, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga campus

As the Head of School, you will be accountable to the Executive Dean for the performance of the school in learning and teaching, research productivity and financial and resource management.  You will be responsible for driving growth and development and enhancing the profile and research impact of the School and University by fostering linkages and relationships with industry, government, the professions and community. 

Continuing to build on a high-performance people culture, you will also provide leadership, guidance and mentorship to ensure academic achievement and the delivery of high-quality courses.

This position may be renewed by mutual agreement and in accordance with the Charles Sturt University Executive Remuneration and Appointment Policy.

To be successful you will have:

A PhD in a cognate discipline relevant to the School of Psychology. Demonstrated success at improving research productivity and quality, including implementation of strategies for securing external research funding. Proven ability to effectively lead and develop academic and professional staff, foster a productive organisational culture, operate within set budget parameters and deliver identified performance outcomes. Demonstrated experience in academic management with sound decision-making skills, and the ability to work autonomously to enable effective management of a complex disciplinary environment. A capacity for strategic management in a campus context, able to create innovative programs to meet broad market demand and lead change for performance improvements. A track record of excellence in teaching and research, including recognition as a leading authority in a substantive area of Psychology, and demonstrated leadership and service to the profession.

To learn more, and to apply CSU has engaged De Sailly Search to ensure the global search reaches the widest pool of eligible candidates. For a confidential discussion and to apply contact Dr Rosalind De Sailly, at CSU_HoSPsych@desailly.com.au

More information about the position is available at the website bit.ly/CSU_Psych

Your application must address the Skills and Experience criteria listed in the Position Description and be submitted via email to CSU-HoSPsych@desailly.com.au

Applications should include:

a covering letter indicating your motivation for the role; a statement addressing the Skills and Experience listed in the position description; a full academic CV; and the names and contact details of 3-5 referees (these are not contacted until later in the process).

The full position description can be obtained via email from CSU_HoSPsych@desailly.com.au

About Charles Sturt University Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. The University makes a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of the University’s rural and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and internationally. The University works together with industry, communities and students to create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive contribution to the world.

The Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences covers a diverse range of disciplines and is comprised of 6 Schools, 2 Centres and CSU-Engineering.  These include the School of Management and Marketing, School of Accounting and Finance, School of Computing and Mathematics, School of Policing Studies, Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security, School of Psychology, Centre for Law and Justice, Centre for Customs and Excise Studies and CSU-Engineering.

Charles Sturt University are leaders in their fields of teaching and research and combine significant professional experience with academic expertise. The University’s schools continue to grow through close collaboration and consultation with private industry, regulators, professional bodies, community engagement, partnerships and global networks.

The School of Psychology has academic staff located on three campuses at Charles Sturt University, including Bathurst, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga. The School offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. The School’s academic staff are active in a number of research areas, including clinical psychology, forensic psychology, developmental psychology, ageing, cognition, social psychology, personality and individual differences, health psychology, psychophysiology and rehabilitation. The School promotes psychology in general through the professional, educational and research activities of its staff. The School has a particular commitment to rural and regional communities, as well as to promoting access to psychology education for First Nations Australians.

Charles Sturt University offers a great work-life balance, professional development opportunities and generous financial benefits.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award and our participation as a member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from First Nations Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Closing Date: Thursday 27th June 2024


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