Interim Director of IVE: Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments

• Leadership development opportunity
• Appointment of at least six (6) months, available to internal staff only
• Commencing July 2022 at Mawson Lakes campus

Expressions of interest are sought for the position of Interim Director: Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments (Director IVE). Commencing in July 2022, this interim appointment will assume leadership of Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments for a period of up to six months, during which time a full recruitment campaign for the position will be progressed.  

The Director is responsible for overseeing all the functions of the Centre, and is tasked with the following key responsibilities:

• Lead IVE’s participation in the University’s Scale and Focus Scheme, as directed by the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor: Research and Enterprise
• Promote and support a vibrant and active research environment and culture
• Work with the IVE Leadership Team and Centre Board to develop strategies to grow the Centre

As the Interim Director IVE you will continue to drive world-leading research, through developing global research talent, and top-performing PhDs. In collaboration with industry partners, the IVE investigate and combine world expertise in Augmented and Virtual Reality with computer science, engineering, neuroscience, art, architecture, and design to solve real-world problems.

Please refer to the duty statement which outlines the core responsibilities during this period.

How to lodge your Expression of Interest  

Please upload:

• a cover letter highlighting your specific interest in the role
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

For further information or confidential enquiries, please contact:

Professor Bruce Thomas, Director of IVE: Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments on 08 8302 3464 or email at [email protected]  using job reference number 4092.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSE: 11.30pm Wednesday 18 May 2022

Please note, to be eligible to apply for this position you must be a current UniSA employee.

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Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.

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