School of Design Leadership Opportunities

Overview:
Join the School of Design at RMIT University - Exciting Leadership & Academic Opportunities

The School of Design at RMIT University are seeking dynamic, visionary leaders and experienced academics to join our world-class faculty. As a global leader in design education and research, we are dedicated to fostering creativity, innovation, and excellence. If you are passionate about shaping the future of design, we invite you to explore the following key positions.
- All positions will be based at our Melbourne CBD campus and require a PhD_ combined with knowledge and achievements that meet the Level D/E criteria._

Associate Dean, Industrial Design

Role details: 3-year Fixed Term appointment with leadership allowance and underlying continuing Level D/E position in Industrial Design + 17% Superannuation

As the Associate Dean of Industrial Design, you will provide strategic leadership to one of RMIT's most esteemed design disciplines. You will drive the development and growth of the Industrial Design program, fostering innovative teaching, research, and community engagement. The role will enable you to influence curriculum design, research outputs, and industry collaboration, ensuring that RMIT continues to produce cutting-edge professionals and researchers in this ever-evolving field.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

- Strong leadership skills and experience in initiating, leading and managing academic teams and projects in a collegiate environment to deliver strategic objectives.
- Demonstrated understanding of financial management, academic management and good governance in a University context.
- Demonstrated capacity to think strategically and to act tactically based on organisational priorities and objectives.
- Please view position description for further selection criteria_

Deputy Dean, Research & Innovation (R&I)

Role details: 3-year Fixed Term appointment with leadership allowance and underlying continuing Level D/E position in either Digital Design or Communication Design + 17% Superannuation

The Deputy Dean, Research & Innovation (R&I), will be responsible for driving the research agenda within the School of Design. This senior leadership role involves shaping research culture, supporting faculty researchers, and fostering an environment that encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration, impactful research, and industry partnerships.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

- Strong leadership skills and experience in initiating, leading and managing academic teams and projects in a collegiate environment to deliver strategic objectives.
- Demonstrated understanding of University systems in regard to budget management, quality maintenance and good governance.
- Demonstrated capacity to think strategically and to act tactically based on organisational priorities and objectives.
- Ability to lead and contribute to cross-disciplinary and cross-sectoral teams.
- Please view position description for further selection criteria_

In addition to the above senior leadership roles, there is 1 Associate Professor/Professor vacancy in each discipline within the School of Design.

Associate Professor/Professor, Industrial Design/Communication Design/Digital Design

Salary: Academic Level D ($163,538 - $180,166)/ Level E ($210,658) + 17% Superannuation

In this role, you will play a central part in advancing your field of expertise through impactful research, curriculum development, and industry engagement. You will play a key role in advancing our research profile and building collaborative partnerships across industries and academic communities.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

- Demonstrated ability to direct an award program/s and implement program improvements and innovative approaches to student-centred learning and quality improvement programs.
- Demonstrated ability to lead scholarly development and manage and supervise academic teams and members.
- Please view position description for further selection criteria_

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter and separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.


Position Description - Associate Dean, Industrial Design

Position Description - Associate Professor, Industrial Design

Position Description - Professor, Industrial Design

Position Description - Deputy Dean, Research & Innovation

Position Description - Associate Professor, Digital Design

Position Description - Professor, Digital Design

Position Description - Associate Professor, Communication Design

Position Description - Professor, Communication Design

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