Professor, Physiotherapy and Head of Discipline

Provide strategic leadership within Physiotherapy including developing inter-disciplinary and cross collaboration activities within the Institute.Institute of Health and Wellbeing Gippsland CampusFull-time, continuing appointmentAcademic Level E - $203,919 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuationPosition closing date: 29/10/2024About the roleWe are seeking an experienced Physiotherapy Academic with passion for leading and driving initiatives in a growing University. As the Professor, Physiotherapy and Head of Discipline, you will be responsible for strategic leadership within the Institute and you will also represent the Discipline internally and with industry and professional bodies to ensure discipline activities are recognised both nationally and/or internationally. This is also an exceptional opportunity for high performing Associate Professor, looking for your opportunity to step into a Professorial role.You will:provide academic leadership and managerial decision-making in Physiotherapy;provide mentorship and support for junior academic staff career development;provide leadership for the development, implementation and monitoring of student retention and success strategies;manage accreditation and other quality assurance process for physiotherapy courses;foster meaningful partnerships with industry, government, and community groups;lead, develop and maintain an international research profile, contributing to the growth of the Institute through research and teaching.About youTo be considered for this position, you will have demonstrated:an outstanding international scholarly reputation including an outstanding record of research publications in refereed international journals in Physiotherapy;a reputation as an eminent authority in physiotherapy, with a reputation for leadership at both a national and international level;experience in establishing, leading and managing research groups;extensive leadership and management experience, including a strong record of supervising Doctoral students to completion;strong industry connections with industry, government and community groups in Physiotherapy;ability to travel between Victorian campuses regularly.All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.How to applyPlease apply by Tuesday, 29 October 2024. Applicants are required to submit a resume and response to the key selection criteria.Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant.If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-10-19