Business School

Dean and Head of School Business SchoolInformation for Candidates

2 The University of Western Australia

Appointment ofDean and Head of School Business School

ContentsIntroduction | 02

The University of Western Australia | 03

The UWA Business School | 04

Role, key responsibilities and selection criteria | 06

Western Australia and Perth | 08

Application process | 09

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A dynamic and progressive institution with a reputation for international excellence in teaching, learning and research, The University of Western Australia is a member of the prestigious Go8 partnership of leading Australian research-intensive universities. The University has a significant reputation internationally and continues to rank in the top 100 in the world by the internationally recognised Academic Ranking of World Universities published by China’s Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Our success keeps us on target with our longer term goal of reaching the world top 50 by 2050.

The University continues to build on its reputation for excellence and invites applications for the Dean and Head of School, Business School. The UWA Business School has strategic strengths in both teaching and research in a number of areas including business strategy, employment relations, ethics and social responsibility, human resource management, information systems, organisational behaviour, and transport and logistics.

Professors at UWA are expected to be academic leaders in the broadest sense, with an established international reputation and an outstanding record of teaching and research.

Professor Dawn FreshwaterVice-ChancellorThe University of Western Australia

Introduction

The appointee will provide direction and leadership for the academic development of the School and ensure the implementation of effective and efficient management of policies and procedures in line with those of the University.

On behalf of the University and the Business School I welcome your interest in this position.

Professor Dawn Freshwater Vice-Chancellor

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The University of Western Australia is a high-quality research-intensive university with a broad and balanced coverage of disciplines in the arts, science and major professions. It is Western Australia’s oldest university, established in 1911, and currently has a student population of approximately 24,500.

The University of Western Australia

The University has an international reputation for excellence and enterprise and is regarded as one of Australia’s top research institutions. Its strong research culture sees it attract high levels of competitive research funding. At the same time the University places great emphasis on high quality teaching and learning, and is committed to the development of innovative and responsive programs. It has focused on the teaching-research nexus, so that teaching and learning take place in an atmosphere of research scholarship.

The University’s high quality teaching and research ensure it remains the university of preference for Western Australia’s highest achieving school leavers, as well as attracting high-calibre undergraduate and postgraduate students from around the nation and overseas. The quality of the student population is high by national and international standards.

The University is recognised globally for the quality of its academic staff and has strong strategic partnerships with industry, the professions and government. It operates in collaboration with other research-intensive universities in Australia and around the world. Graduates of UWA are highly competitive internationally, achieving success in higher study and providing inspiration throughout wide-ranging fields of employment. Many graduates have risen to prominence in leadership roles in industry, government, education and the professions.

In early 2016 the University made the decision to move ahead with a Renewal Project to implement organisational change that will see a transformation of academic and professional activities and service delivery across the University from 2017. uwa.edu.au

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The UWA Business School is one of the premier Business Schools in the Asia Pacific Region and has a reputation for international excellence in research, teaching and learning. The School is the only one in Western Australia with both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations.

The Business School has a complement of over 130 fulltime staff servicing more than 5,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. Graduates from the School have continued on to become leaders in a variety of industries throughout the world.

The Business School is supported by a Board of prominent UWA alumni and leaders in industry and commerce who are committed to positioning the School as a leading institution world-wide. This high-level group lends their energy and influence to help build links between the Business School and the Australian and international communities.

Proud of its research achievements, the Business School is committed to maintaining an international reputation for scholarly excellence and relevance in pure and applied research. Research clusters within the UWA Business School are aligned with the following disciplinary areas: Accounting and Finance, Economics, Management and Organisations, and Marketing.

Accounting and Finance

The grouping of Accounting and Finance reflects the historically close connections between finance and accounting academics at UWA. Although few in numbers in comparison with other Go8 Universities, the Discipline has disproportionately high profile and influence; for example both the current President and President-Elect of the Accounting & Finance Association of Australia & New Zealand are based at UWA, as is the Director of Research of the Australian Accounting Standards Board. A third member leads a group that develops learning standards for all Australian universities.

Further, a high proportion of WA’s business leaders majored in accounting and/or finance. They remain a potent source of support that the University, the School and Discipline has tapped on various occasions.

Two recently developed graduate degrees, the Master of Applied Finance and Master of Professional Accounting, are amongst those targeted by the University to deliver significant growth in student numbers.

A large contingent of new appointees hailing from Asia, Europe, South Africa and locally make Accounting and Finance one of the more diverse disciplines.

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Economics

Economics was a founding discipline of UWA when it was established in 1911. Economics has research strengths in International Trade, Development Economics, Resource Economics and Asian Economies.

The Economics discipline has a large number of PhD students and hosts regular visits from acclaimed international academic economists. They hold two seminars per week, host the PhD Conference in Economics and Business, the Shann and Bateman Memorial public lectures, and several major conferences. The annual Shann Memorial Lecture invites a prominent economist to deliver a presentation in the area of economics and finance. All of these events generate considerable interest from the economics community and stimulate the discipline’s teaching and learning activities.

Marketing

The Marketing Discipline is actively involved in many research projects, including entrepreneurship and innovation, small business, ethical issues in marketing, personal values around the world and their impact on a variety of outcomes, the role cooperatives play in modern markets, social media marketing, relationship marketing, the marketing of education internationally, country-of-origin issues, research impact in marketing, agent-based modelling, B2B networks, customer co-creation and customer complaining behaviour.

Marketing staff are on many editorial boards and are involved with relevant academic organisations, including ANZMAC, ANZAM and SEAANZ. The Marketing group has a vibrant doctoral program, with more than 20 doctoral students in various stages of their research programs. The group also has a very active research seminar series in which internal and external speakers from around the world participate.

Management and Organisations

Management and Organisations is rated as “well above world standards” in terms of excellence in research in Australia. The group conducts collaborative and multidisciplinary research in topics such as leadership, proactivity, work systems design, motivation, training and work safety.

World-leading researchers in the group include an Australian Laureate Fellow and a Thomson highly-cited researcher. Graduate students and post-doctoral fellows participate in a dynamic research environment that values industry collaboration and international engagement.

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which the School operates; promote the School and its activities regionally, nationally and internationally; develop and promote appropriate external partnerships and alliances; and generate external income;

• Ensure that the School’s strategic and academic direction and priorities are determined in a collegial and consultative way that involves all academic staff;

• Facilitate and promote the development of interdisciplinary academic activity.

Faculty Development• Be a member of the Faculty leadership team, assist the

Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean with the general management of the Faculty and contribute directly to wider leadership within the University;

• Establish and foster effective engagement with the professions and external accreditation bodies;

• Accreditation of programs will be the joint responsibility of the Pro Vice-Chancellor & Executive Dean, Head of School and Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) and the Dean and Head of School who jointly oversee and coordinate matters relating to accreditation of the School and/or its courses;

• Participate actively in the development and implementation of Faculty planning activities and policy making;

• Together with the Associate Dean (Community and Engagement) engage with alumni and participate in community outreach activities.

Staff• Together with the heads of disciplines within the School,

ensure the effective management of academic staff of the School, including development, promotion, recruitment, induction, performance, engagement and consultancy;

• Work in accordance with the University’s values, policies, delegations, financial regulations and other procedures, promoting academic excellence;

• Take personal responsibility to ensure that clear School objectives are set annually for all members of staff, and that appropriate resources are allocated in a balanced way which reflects School and Faculty priorities;

• Ensure that the School works in accordance with the objectives of the People, Performance and Potential Framework and ensuring appropriate training is identified and undertaken by all leaders and managers;

• Implement policies and procedures for the initial and continuing professional development of the staff of the School;

• Ensure the University’s Staff Appraisal Process is fully implemented and monitored with appropriate follow-up action;

The role

The Dean and Head of School is responsible for providing direction and co-ordination of the School’s academic strategy and objectives, management and prioritisation of resources and leadership of the School’s academic staff to ensure synergy, cohesion and sustainability.

Reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor & Executive Dean, the Dean and Head of School will play a key role in the Faculty’s leadership team, promoting co-ordinated strategic academic development. The Dean and Head of School will be expected to work in accordance with the University’s policies, procedures and values, promoting academic excellence through integrity, inclusiveness, professionalism and community.

At the time of appointment a tailored support package will be discussed, including an agreed workload allocation to enable the key responsibilities of this role to be delivered and the appointee to remain effective in their academic role.

The term of the appointment will be for a period of between three and five years and is renewable, by mutual agreement.

Key responsibilities

Academic Development • Provide direction and leadership for the academic

development of the School, contribute to development of the Faculty Integrated Planning Exercise and implementation of University and Faculty strategy;

• Develop, implement and monitor annual and medium-term goals for the sustainable academic development of the School, together with programmes and initiatives to meet Faculty objectives;

• Ensure the implementation of effective and efficient management policies and procedures – in line with those of the University and Faculty – to control, assure and enhance the quality of the education and overall student experience received by undergraduate and postgraduate students;

• Working with the School management team, provide clear vision and leadership to guide the School’s activities;

• Promote internationally competitive research in the School and ensure the implementation of effective policies and procedures for research and its management and the identification, protection and exploitation of intellectual property, in line with University and Faculty policies and procedures;

• Understand and influence the external environment in

Role, key responsibilities and selection criteria

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• Political/environmental awareness: the ability to take account of all ‘stakeholder’ requirements; and to influence; network; understand and operate effectively within different ‘political’ environments.

• Management of learning and teaching: the ability to manage practices and processes that facilitate and support high quality teaching.

• Management of people: the ability to develop staff; establish and communicate clear standards and expectations; delegate effectively and appropriately; make best use of skills; give constructive feedback and respond to feedback from staff; monitor performance; acknowledge and reward good performance; address poor performance; build trust, good morale and teamwork; secure commitment with staff through appropriate involvement and recognition; and to implement equal opportunities principles and practices.

• Commitment to diversity: demonstrated understanding of the diverse nature of the University’s community and a willingness to work with staff, students and visitors from a wide range of backgrounds.

• Communication and interpersonal: the ability to negotiate, and listen; effective oral and written communication, presentation and media skills; ability to network act as an advocate; and demonstrated capacity to promote and maintain relationships.

• Demonstrate an active commitment to continuing self-development in leadership as well as academic pursuits; understand own strengths and weaknesses, styles and needs; undertake training and development appropriate to the role and own aptitudes.

• Implement the Faculty workload model to allocate duties to promote equitable loads amongst staff;

• Together with the Head of Service Delivery Centre, establish effective health and safety management in the School, ensuring staff comply with legislated and University health and safety requirements.

Specific work capabilities (selection criteria)

• Expertise and academic competence: credibility and influence (externally and internally) through depth and breadth of expertise; the ability to give professional support and direction to others; and to seek, review and apply best practice from elsewhere.

• Intellect, creativity and judgement: demonstrated original ideas; creative approach; sound judgement, including personal insight; capacity to encourage ideas, initiative and innovation in others.

• Personal effectiveness/self-management: time, pressure, flexibility, adaptability, commitment to own development.

• Leadership and clear vision; ability to articulate clear vision and secure commitment to vision; to initiate and manage change; to earn credibility; to inspire colleagues; to accept responsibility; demonstrated integrity and fairness.

• Strategic thinking and planning: capacity to define and articulate student education strategy, priorities and imperatives; to understand strengths, weakness, opportunities, threats; long-term thinking; to develop achievable student education plans; to take decisions on time, even in uncertain circumstances.

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The resource-rich state of Western Australia is the economic powerhouse of Australia. Western Australia is the principal Australian supplier of natural resources and energy to international partners, including China, India, Japan, South Korea and much of South-East Asia. Western Australia’s diverse inventory of minerals and energy, as well as its agricultural and fisheries resources, account for 25 per cent of the nation’s exports and place the state at the heart of Australian economic growth and transformation.

Western Australia and its capital Perth occupy the same time zone as 60 per cent of the world’s population and the nations that promise the greatest economic growth of the 21st century. Western Australia is also Australia’s largest state, covering some 2.5 million square kilometres and 12,500 kilometres of coastline, including some of the most ancient landscapes in the world. The state’s population is matching the rapid growth of the economy and is over two million.

Perth is a cosmopolitan city, with wide ethnic and cultural diversity. The city centre is on the Swan River 12 kilometres from the Indian Ocean port of Fremantle.

The city enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with more hours of sunshine than any other capital city in Australia. Summers are hot and dry and the winters mild and wet. Perth’s world-famous beaches and rivers, extensive parklands and variety of restaurants and cafes provide a superb living environment. For more information see: tourism.wa.gov.au

Perth is well served with art galleries, theatres and cinemas and is home to the WA Symphony Orchestra, the WA Ballet and the WA Opera. The cultural highlight of the year is the Perth International Arts Festival, founded and owned by The University of Western Australia: uwa.edu.au/perthfestival

Western Australia’s five universities and wide variety of public and private schools, vocational institutions and English language colleges provide quality assured education with flexible study pathways and state-of-the-art facilities. Perth continues to build its reputation as a destination for international students seeking a quality education: studyperth.com.au

Western Australia and Perth

Elizabeth Quay

Thank you for your interest. If you wish to proceed, the following information will assist you with your application. Refer also to the selection criteria on page 7.

Your application must include the following:• A covering letter or statement that clearly demonstrates

the extent to which you satisfy each of the selection criteria and the requirements of the position;

• A curriculum vitae providing personal details, qualifications, grants, graduate student supervision, publications and work history;

• The names and contact details, including email addresses, of three referees who may be contacted for a confidential report. Please note that your permission will be sought before referees are contacted.

The University of Western Australia provides visa sponsorship for international appointees.

The University has appointed executive search consultants Boyden, to advise on the appointment.

Lodging your application

Enquiries and requests for further information may beaddressed in confidence to:Mr Alun ParryManaging PartnerTel: +61 2 9225 7413Mobile: +61 449 031 549Email: Alun.Parry@boyden.com.au

ElectronicallyApplications should be emailed to Alun.Parry@boyden.com.au

Closing date

The closing date for applications is:Friday 17 March 2017

Applications

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