Associate Dean, International (Faculty of Medicine & Health)
- Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
- Duration: 5-Year Fixed Term (a reversionary continuing position in a relevant position may be offered to a suitably qualified applicant)
- Remuneration: Academic Level D – E, depending on experience ($185k - $237k base, plus 17% superannuation, leave loading); plus clinical loading where applicable.
- Location: Health Translation Hub, UNSW Kensington, Sydney
UNSW Medicine & Health is an international leader in learning, teaching and research, co-located with several of Australia’s finest hospitals, medical research institutes and health care organisations. It is a very exciting time to be joining the Faculty with our ambitions new Strategy, Progress in Health for all, that is soon to be launched and the new Health Translation Hub officially opening in November 2025.
Why this role matters
The Associate Dean, International (ADI) is a Faculty leadership role that will support the Faculty of Medicine and Health’s strategic response to global engagement and external education.
The role will report to the Deputy Dean Global Engagement and External Education (DDGEEE), currently Professor Rebecca Ivers ,and support operational responsibilities of the Faculty’s international engagement and external education including offshore international campus activities and life long learning (Domestic and international) particularly in priority countries.
The ADI work closely with the Future student team of UNSW, DVC Global and team, Faculty leadership including Dean, Deputy Deans, other Associate Deans, Heads of School,
Key skills required:
- A PhD in a relevant discipline
- A strong track record in health education (award and non-award) activities at an academic Level D/E role within a medicine and health faculty at a University
- Strong track record in successfully building relationships in an international context, particularly in India and South East Asia.
- Evidence of academic vision and understanding of the diversity and complexity of international environments.
- Evidence of international leadership, planning and strong communication skills.
- Capacity to build and maintain effective collaborative partnerships within and external to the Faculty to support the mission and objectives of the Faculty and University.
- An appreciation of the values and roles of a major research and education university operating in an international context.
- A demonstrated capacity to represent the Faculty through sophisticated negotiation and influencing skills.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, risk and complexity with a sense of fairness and ethics.
Full details can be found in the position description.
UNSW Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
How to apply:
Please click on Apply now to make an application. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description is attached to the advert on Jobs UNSW.
Enquiries:
Merita O’Connell, Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Sunday 2nd November before 11.30pm, Sydney time.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
