Department Chair, Media and Communication

The Department Chair of Media and Communication, situated within the School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education, plays a pivotal role in both academic leadership and operational management. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Chair will engage collaboratively with fellow Department Chairs, Associate Deans, Centre Directors, and various teams across the University to craft and implement strategies that resonate with the University’s vision of becoming Australia's leading institution in technology and innovation.

In this capacity, the Department Chair will oversee the strategic development of academic programs, enhance the Department’s research profile, improve student experiences, and strengthen external engagement initiatives. This leadership role involves guiding a committed team of academics, ensuring accountability in executing strategic initiatives, and actively pursuing new opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with other departments, research centres, and external partners.

Additionally, the Department Chair will represent the University at relevant external committees and serve as an advocate for their discipline on various School and University-wide committees, further enhancing the Department’s influence and reach within the academic community.

**About You**
**To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities**:

- Demonstrated profile as an outstanding leader in a relevant discipline and the ability to lead across the broader discipline areas within the Department.
- A demonstrated academic research and teaching achievements track record.
- Demonstrated ability to both lead and be an effective team contributor for the development of new course offerings in relevant disciplines and to lead and manage staff to deliver innovative course design in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise with a wide variety of academics, work within a consultative, team environment in multi-disciplinary contexts. Ability to liaise with senior external members of relevant professions in industry and government.
- Demonstrated strong experience in the management of human, financial and physical resources.

**Qualifications**
- A PhD qualification in a discipline relevant to the Department (essential)
- A teaching qualification (preferred)

**Appointment of Senior Academic Roles at the Department of Media and Communication**
Following the launch of our next gen_now Bachelor of Media and Communication, the Department of Media and Communication at Swinburne University of Technology is seeking to appoint four exceptional senior academics.

Swinburne’s Department of Media and Communication offers innovative programs in Advertising, Cinema and Screen Studies, Creative Writing, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Media, and our groundbreaking Immersive Media program.

As we enter this new phase of development, we invite leading scholars in Professional Communication and Digital Media to join our ranks. These four positions are more than just jobs—they are opportunities to influence the next wave of media professionals. You’ll play a vital role in delivering inspiring undergraduate and postgraduate courses, while also leading impactful research initiatives that will push boundaries and redefine the industry.

With our soon-to-be-upgraded, state-of-the-art media and communication production facilities at your fingertips, you will have the tools you need to craft extraordinary learning experiences and contribute to pioneering research.

If you are ready to elevate your academic career and make a significant impact in the world of media and communication, we want to hear from you.

**About Swinburne University of Technology**
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

**To Apply**
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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**Applications Close: Sunday, September 15th 2024 at 11pm AEST.**

Swinburne offers flexible working opt