Deputy Dean of Graduate Research

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia UNSW Part time
Overview

Deputy Dean of Graduate Research (Part-time) – Level C, D or E appointment. Part-time (0.6 FTE), 5-year fixed term contract, pro-rata at Level C (Senior Lecturer), Level D (Associate Professor), or Level E (Professor).

Responsibilities

Reporting to and supporting Professor Jonathan Morris, Pro Vice-Chancellor Research Training and Dean of Graduate Research, you will provide strategic leadership on Higher Degree Research (HDR). Your focus will be on developing and delivering training and development programs for HDR candidates and supervisors, as well as broader strategic contributions — including national and international representation, collaboration with senior leaders, industry and partner universities, shaping HDR policy and governance, and deputising for the Pro Vice-Chancellor as required.

The Organisation

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor Research Training (PVCRT) portfolio provides leadership, support, and central administration for HDR candidates, supervisors and other members of the research community. At UNSW, our 4,000+ HDR candidates are an essential part of the Research community and play a vital role in the University's research culture, output, and performance. Our HDR programs are managed at a university level, delivered in close collaboration with Faculties, Schools and central services. The PVCRT portfolio, including the Graduate Research School and Research Training team, aims to prepare researchers who are globally focused and socially engaged through our priorities of building research capacity, enhancing researcher experience, and developing researcher capability. They support HDR candidates with external engagement opportunities (industry and global) leveraging the university's excellence in societal impact through our research.

About The Successful Applicant

You are a respected academic with a significant record of research, publication, and knowledge and experience of the higher degree research landscape, and commitment to UNSW Sydney's strategic objectives. Please view the Position Description for specific skills and experience.

To Apply

If contributing to academic leadership and the training & development of HDR research candidates and UNSW academics is of interest to you, please submit a CV, Cover Letter and responses to Skills and Experience required.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. To be considered you must hold work rights in Australia for the duration of the 5-year contract term.

Contact: Shiree Thomas – Talent Acquisition Consultant e: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Sunday 28 September 2025

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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