Overview
School of Education Fixed Term, full-time Head of School appointment (3 years), plus underlying Permanent/Continuing, full-time Professor appointment. Position Classification: Professor Level E. Salary: $217,815 + Head of School Allowance + 17% Superannuation. This role is within the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (ASSH). The School of Education aims to develop skilled graduates and is renowned for its Initial Teacher Education programs across Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary contexts, delivered across multiple campuses in NSW. The successful candidate will lead the School of Education at the Wollongong campus with regular in-person engagement.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic academic leadership across research, learning and teaching, governance, and community engagement.
* Cultivate a dynamic, collaborative environment that fosters innovation and continuous improvement.
* Lead the development and delivery of a robust course portfolio that prioritises outstanding student experience, classroom readiness, and lifelong learning.
* Champion excellence in research by supporting academics at all career stages, building industry partnerships, and driving community impact.
* Promote the School's achievements locally, nationally, and internationally.
* Play a central role in academic administration, staff development, and strategic planning within the School and Faculty.
* Report directly to the Executive Dean and collaborate with Associate Deans, other Heads of School, and University units and divisions.
* Position based at the Wollongong campus with regular in-person engagement.
How to Apply
You will be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process. Please attach your CV to your application. For a confidential discussion or further information about this position, please contact Professor Peter Kelly, Interim Executive Dean, Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, on +61 2 4239 2382 or at pkelly@uow.edu.au.
Additional Information
Closing Date: Sunday 19 October 2025, 11:59 PM.
The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds, including culturally and linguistically diverse, women, people with disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians. This position has been classified as 'child-related work'; more information is available within the position description. This position is subject to a National Criminal Check.
Job details
* Seniority level: Executive
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Education and Training
* Industries: Technology, Information and Media
Coniston, New South Wales, Australia
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