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Head of School - Biological Sciences

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Global Academy Jobs
Location
Australia
Closing date
Mar 20, 2019

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Job summary

The University of Adelaide is seeking a dynamic academic leader to join us as Head of the School of Biological Sciences in the Faculty of Sciences.

The University of Adelaide is ranked in the top 100 in the world for biological sciences (QS World University Rankings 2017 Biological Sciences).

As Head of School, your outstanding academic and strategic leadership will drive a progressive and engaged School to provide cutting edge research and teaching across the breadth of biology.

Your commitment and engagement will promote outstanding interdisciplinary initiatives and collaborations across the University as well as with our external partners to enable research outputs to have national and international impact.

This is an exciting time to join the University as we look to implement a new strategic plan that contemplates significant growth and investment in new world-class talent.

We know that 75% of future jobs will require STEM skills. As Head of School, your strategic leadership will foster scientific future leaders in one of the fastest-growing, most innovative and exciting industries.

With exemplary interpersonal skills the Head of School will inspire, motivate and develop staff, promoting a culture of excellence which recognises and celebrates success.

If this sounds like you, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Further information

For a confidential discussion, contact Bill Kett or Brad Beumer at Heidrick & Struggles on +61 3 9012 3049.

Closing Date: 24 March 2019

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