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Professor and Head of School
School of Geosciences
Faculty of Science
Reference No. S09/186

The School of Geosciences at the University of Sydney is seeking an outstanding individual to provide strong and innovative leadership, as Professor and Head of School.

The Head of School leads strategic direction and operational aspects of the School, as well as engagement with industry and government agencies.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Geology, Geography or Geophysics and a proven track record in successful administration and staff management.

Along with an outstanding and internationally recognised record of research, you will have skills in building and leading research teams and demonstrated success in attracting competitive research funding and developing industry links.

The successful candidate will be appointed as either the Edgeworth David Chair or the McCaughey Chair, depending on area of specialisation.

For an informational brochure, including details of the selection criteria and full advertisement, please contact Rodney Waterson, Principal Consultant:

(+61 2) 9114 1355
srsacademic@usyd.edu.au

Closing Date: 24 October, 2009.

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion.

Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.

Appointment is on merit and, as women are under‑represented at this employment level, suitably qualified women are encouraged to apply.