Dean of Research

Position Details

• Fixed term (5 years) | Full-Time

• Academic Level E | Salary to be negotiated

• Location: Bedford Park

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About the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work

Join us in delivering high quality innovative and future focussed learning, teaching, and research for the benefit of students, industry, and the broader community. Through world-class teaching and research, our College equips students with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and advance human development. We have numerous opportunities for the right people to contribute to the future of the College, gain new skills, and make a real contribution to our students and to the community. 

About the Role

The Dean of Research will provide leadership and vision in setting the strategic research directions for the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work. Expanding research through the attraction of external grant and contract income, you will establish the College’s reputation on an international scale in alignment with the strategic directions of Flinders University. As a key member of the College Leadership team, you will work collaboratively with the senior staff to ensure that high-quality research outcomes are achieved.

You will be responsible for engaging with industry, government, and other external organisations, strengthening research collaborations internally and externally and supporting recruitment of international and domestic higher degree research students and research fellowships. In addition, the Dean of Research will be required to provide leadership and direction to staff and students in relation to research plans, the development of successful track records in strategic areas of research and the provision of feedback on individual grant applications and publications.

About You

As the Dean of Research, the ideal candidate will have an outstanding international research reputation, particularly in an area of strategic focus in the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work. This will be demonstrated through success in external research income and/or fellowships, high-quality research outputs and developing partnerships with local, national, and international stakeholders. You will be a highly experienced academic leader, with experience in the implementation of research strategy, in managing and mentoring staff, and in overseeing higher degree research programs and students. You will be an interpersonal communicator in all forms, able to negotiate and solve problems effectively whilst building and maintaining productive relationships. You will hold a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field.

In addition, you should also demonstrate:

• Knowledge of contemporary national and international contexts for research, research training, research engagement with industry, government and/or community organisations, intellectual property, and research commercialisation.

• Understanding of research activities related to the management of research partnerships, research projects, research teams, resources, research budgets, quality assurance and governance at an organisational level in an area relevant to the College’s research portfolio.

• An ability to contribute constructively and collaboratively to the overall strategic performance and positioning of the College, as a member of the College’s Senior Leadership Team.

• A collaborative approach to a collegiate environment; allowing you to develop and achieve shared objectives.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Wide range of professional development activities and services

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services , gym  and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy  

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Deborah West

Late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

Please note, the University will be operating on limited staff over the Christmas period, returning to full capacity in the New Year. We appreciate your patience to allow for a timely and fair review of all applications during this time and will endeavour to provide an update as soon as possible.

Applications to be submitted before 11.59pm:

08 Jan 2023

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.