About the Role
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) Education and Students will champion a transformative, contemporary, student-centred learning experience grounded in institutional values and a commitment to equity and social justice. This role provides strategic leadership and engagement across the University, driving innovation in curriculum design, pedagogy, student support and success, AI and digital literacy to ensure graduates are industry-ready, digitally adept leaders.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and engagement across the University.
- Drive innovation in curriculum design, pedagogy, student support and success, AI and digital literacy.
- Ensure graduates are industry-ready, digitally adept leaders.
- Champion a transformative, contemporary, student-centred learning experience.
- Embed values-based practice in all aspects of the educational enterprise.
Requirements
- Distinguished leader with a strong record of leadership in education.
- Deep commitment to student success and widening participation.
- Demonstrated success leading transformation in complex and ever-changing environments.
- Proven ability to build collaborative relationships.
- Ability to inspire staff and students.
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Pedagogy
- Student support
- Student success
- AI literacy
- Digital literacy
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Communication
Location
- Western Sydney
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior Leadership
About the Company
- Western Sydney University is the anchor higher education institution for Western Sydney.
- A bold, ambitious and inclusive university.
- Prides itself on providing opportunity for students to succeed.
- Delivers impactful research to strengthen communities.
- Places students at the core.
- Determined that everyone who wants a world-class education can access one.
- The Division of Education and Students plays a vital role in advancing academic excellence and student success across the University.
- Strengthens learning and teaching, fosters student engagement, and provides high-quality academic support services.
- Creates a positive and inclusive educational experience for all.
