- Exciting opportunity for an outstanding creative leader or academic to provide Indigenous leadership within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
- Based at Camperdown Campus, Sydney, close to parks, public transport hubs and shopping districts.
- Continuing full-time position with an attractive remuneration package.
This position has been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Should your application be progressed, your recruiter will be in touch to advise you on how to confirm Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander status.
The Position
The University of Sydney welcomes applications for a Professor of Indigenous Cultural and Creative Industries (Teaching and Research) in the School of Art, Communication and English, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
The School of Art, Communication and English (SACE) is recognised nationally and internationally for its research strengths in literary studies, creative writing, performance, visual arts, art history, film studies, communication and media practice. The School has significant resources in terms of students, staff, and facilities for the production of a range of forms of culture, including television and video, podcasting, theatre making and artworks.
The Professor of Indigenous Cultural and Creative Industries role is designed for a recognised leader in the creative and cultural industries, or a senior academic within the areas for which SACE is recognised. The position will work closely with First Nations leadership within the university in order to drive priorities and achieve ambitions under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Plan 2022-2024 and the University’s One Sydney, Many People Strategy currently being renewed.
Working across all SACE disciplines, this role focuses on providing guidance and leadership as to how the resources of the School can best be used to support decolonisation and First Nations sovereignty in Australia. The role will build strong connections with Indigenous communities and peak Indigenous creative organisations. It may involve working on embedding First Nations histories, cultural protocols, Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property, and ways of doing, being and sharing knowledge into the Faculty’s curricula, and may also provide leadership for Indigenous-led research in the School. The successful incumbent may be involved in leading school-based projects including curriculum revision, teaching, research and engagement and will play a key role in the development of a University First Nations’ creative plan.
As a leading authority within their industry or discipline and/or with an international reputation for excellence, the Professor of Indigenous Cultural and Creative Industries will contribute to the leadership and strategic direction of the university by participating in collegial governance and decision-making, fostering excellence, guiding academic staff and students, and actively contributing to research, scholarship, policy development, and innovation within and beyond the university.
About you:
Applicants should demonstrate the following criteria, and include a response to each of the Selection Criteria as part of their application:
- Identify as Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander
- Deep knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural and Creative Industries and practices
- A doctorate in any of the disciplines in the School (Art History, Creative Arts, Film Studies, Theatre and Performance Studies, English and Writing or Media and Communications), or equivalent professional experience in First Nations creative and cultural industries
- Recognised leadership in the cultural and creative industries and/or proven international standing for academic excellence demonstrated through original, innovative and distinguished contributions to scholarship and research
- Demonstrated community engagement and experience in leading impactful collaborations, projects and/or strategic initiatives
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including undertaking significant administrative and/or committee positions
- Desirable: an ability to coordinate and engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences which meet the university’s expectations and standards for education.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain international standing for academic excellence through original, innovative and distinguished contributions to scholarship and research.
- Maintain and strive to enhance the research profile and reputation of the university.
- Coordinate and engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences which meet the university’s expectations and standards for education, including supervising higher degree research students to successful completions.
- Develop and lead innovation in curricula and programs to enhance the university’s standing as a national leader in education.
- Make a significant contribution to governance and collegial life within the university, including undertaking significant administrative and/or committee positions.
- Provide thought leadership within the discipline, the community, professional, commercial or industrial sectors.
- Provide effective leadership, mentor academics, and engage in decision-making to promote high performance and improve student learning and research outcomes.
- Contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled.
- Contribute and lead initiatives to further the university and faculty/school strategic agenda.
- Lead impactful collaborations and strategic initiatives to deliver outcomes in research, development, commercialisation, and policy improvement.
- Undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required.
Education:
- Doctorate or PhD – In a relevant field
- Professional qualifications – In a relevant field
Certification:
Registration with an accrediting body or bodies that govern the incumbent’s field of expertise.
Skills:
- Ability to Communicate Effectively
- Analytical and Problem Solving
- Computer Literacy
- Customer Service
- Delivers presentations effectively
- Planning and Organisation
- Research
- Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
Work Experience:
- Distinguished record of scholarly teaching excellence
- Extensive experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity
- People management experience, including mentoring, managing staff performance and development
- Reputation at an international level with supporting research profile
Other:
To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance will be provided if required.
For more information on the University of Sydney visit: https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html
To Apply
Please click the ‘APPLY NOW’ button, using reference UOSpic0924.
Address your cover letter including key selection critieria and resume (outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role) to Andrew Norton of Future Leadership, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.
