Head of school, law

Competitive remuneration, full-time, continuing role The Opportunity A senior management role in the Faculty, you will be responsible for leading a thriving and innovative work environment; to promote excellence in teaching and learning; to foster strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, especially with professional bodies and clinical adjunct staff. The Head of School will also promote capable and connected staff and students, to drive research engagement and impact in Faculty and University key priority areas; and ensure ongoing Australian accreditation of programs while continuing to grow and diversify revenue streams. The position reports to the Faculty’s Executive Dean and operates under their open directions. About the School of Law Join Australia’s largest and most experienced distance provider of first-class legal education. At the core of our School of Law is a dedication to cutting-edge research particularly focused on the legal intricacies in Regional, Rural and Remote (RRR) areas. Imagine being part of a community that thrives on three major research themes - each a testament to the expertise and passion of our academic colleagues: Legal Exploration, Intersectional Law and Governance and Business. The Australian Centre for Agriculture and Law (ACAL) nestled in the School of Law is the only Australian research centre devoted to research projects on rural sustainability, social justice, institutional analyses of legal governance. Join us and lead the way in shaping the future of legal education and research at UNE’s School of Law. University of New England UNE has been an authority in flexible learning in Australia since 1954. It was one of the first Australian universities to offer degrees by correspondence, and today, with more than 17,000 external students, is one of Australia’s major providers of external awards. Unlike many institutions, supporting all students (including those remote from our Armidale and Sydney campuses), is part of our DNA. Our ability to provide personal and quality distance learning experiences is evidenced in our student satisfaction results and is key to our success. About you A rare opportunity for an outstanding academic leader with: A deep understanding of the national and international tertiary legal education sector. A proven record of leadership, innovation, achievement and quality improvement in legal research and teaching. Demonstrated experience providing operational leadership for the academic directions of a School. Closing date for applications: Monday 17th February 2025, 11.55pm. To apply: For further information or a confidential discussion regarding this role please contact Larry Little on +61 419 208 113 or email: #J-18808-Ljbffr