Strategic Director of Innovation Hubs

RMIT University's School of Computing Technologies is seeking a visionary leader to spearhead the development of strategic innovation hubs. As a Director of Innovation Hubs, you will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of the hub, establishing priorities aligned with RMIT's vision, and overseeing the development of courses, minors or majors, and research initiatives with a focus on Apple technology.

This is an exceptional opportunity to influence the future of Apple-related education and research at RMIT, and to contribute to driving innovation through design-informed mobile applications. You will work closely with industry partners, particularly with Apple, to enhance student learning experiences and open doors to impactful real-world applications.

The Director of Innovation Hubs will be responsible for:

• Leading the development of strategic innovation hubs that bridge academia and industry, preparing students for thriving careers within Apple's ecosystem.
• Developing and delivering industry-aligned courses in partnership with Apple professionals, ensuring curriculum relevance through studio and project-based learning focused on design, coding, and user-centered technology.
• Cultivating a thriving environment for research and research translation, promoting projects that leverage Apple's platform, fostering innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.
• Expanding strategic relationships with Apple and other industry partners to enhance student learning experiences and open doors to impactful real-world applications.

The ideal candidate will have an established academic career relevant to the activities of the innovation hub at Level D/E, a clear, visionary approach to leading education initiatives that bridge academia and industry, and demonstrated strengths in creating effective learning environments for a diverse range of students.

They will also have significant professional standing/leadership experience in Apple design and/or development education, proven ability to foster relationships with industry partners, particularly with large technology companies like Apple leading to impact, and excellent interpersonal communication, teamwork and organisational skills.

The estimated salary for this role is $210,658 per annum, plus leadership allowance +17% Superannuation, reflecting the high-impact nature of the position and the need for a highly skilled leader to drive innovation and education initiatives.

RMIT University is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

The School of Computing Technologies (SCT) provides world class computing research and innovative information technology education, with a significant emphasis on diversity and interdisciplinarity. We aspire to transform the future of technology through integration of varied perspectives and through our distinctive research. RMIT University was ranked 170 globally for Computer Science and Information Systems and 57 in Library and Information Management in the 2024 QS University Rankings by discipline.

We are a national leader in industry-connected learning in computing, data science, and IT, with a strong focus on innovative pedagogy and practical learning experiences that prepare students to contribute meaningfully to our world through their work.

The School is led by the Dean, School of Computing Technologies, and has three disciplines: Cyber Security & Software Systems (CSSS), Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DSAI), and Interaction, Technology & Information (ITI). Our PhD students and faculty conduct world leading research in many areas of Computing and Computing applications, including Information Interaction and Information Retrieval, Human-Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing, Data Science and Machine Learning, Recommendation and Big Data Analysis, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Digital Health, and Computer Science Education.

For more information about our School, its discipline structure and teaching and research focus areas, please visit our website.

For further information regarding our recruitment processes, please contact Jennifer Pham, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, or Aleksandra Besia, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor.

The Director of Innovation Hubs will be responsible for fostering relationships with industry partners, particularly with Apple, to enhance student learning experiences and open doors to impactful real-world applications.

They will also be responsible for cultivating a thriving environment for research and research translation, promoting projects that leverage Apple's platform, fostering innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Apple technology and its applications in education and research, as well as a proven track record of driving innovation and education initiatives.

The estimated salary for this role is $210,658 per annum, plus leadership allowance +17% Superannuation, reflecting the high-impact nature of the position and the need for a highly skilled leader to drive innovation and education initiatives.

RMIT University is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

We are a national leader in industry-connected learning in computing, data science, and IT, with a strong focus on innovative pedagogy and practical learning experiences that prepare students to contribute meaningfully to our world through their work.

The School of Computing Technologies (SCT) provides world class computing research and innovative information technology education, with a significant emphasis on diversity and interdisciplinarity. We aspire to transform the future of technology through integration of varied perspectives and through our distinctive research.

RMIT University was ranked 170 globally for Computer Science and Information Systems and 57 in Library and Information Management in the 2024 QS University Rankings by discipline.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Descriptions hyperlinked below or contact Professor Karin Verspoor, Dean of School of Computing Technologies.

Applications Close: 24 Nov 2024 11.59 pm. Please note that this is an exceptional opportunity to influence the future of Apple-related education and research at RMIT, and to contribute to driving innovation through design-informed mobile applications.