Associate Dean (Education and Students) with academic appointment

The UTS Faculty of Law is a dynamic, innovative law school renowned for excellence in legal education and research. Through industry engagement and forward-thinking teaching, it equips graduates with the skills to shape the future of law.

The Faculty is internationally ranked 8th in Australia for law and legal studies*; and is research ranked 4th in Australia for legal studies research quality^ (*QS World Rankings by Subject 2026; ^THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026).

About the Role

The Faculty is inviting applications for the role of Associate Dean (Education and Students). This is a pivotal leadership role within Faculty Executive Leadership Team that directly shapes the quality of student success, experience and academic engagement. An appointment will be made for a period totalling 3 years, with a reversionary academic appointment as an Associate Professor (Level D) or Professor (Level E).

Reporting to the Dean of Law, the Associate Dean (Education and Students) is responsible for ensuring alignment of faculty-level initiatives with university-wide priorities, whilst fostering a consistent culture of excellence, innovation, and inclusivity that benefits all students and supports UTS's strategic vision.

The position holder will undertake and lead in:

1. Strategic Leadership and Management: Shaping the Faculty's overarching aspirations and strategic priorities for Education and Student Experience through academic direction in coursework and programs,



whilst fostering high-performance and international recognition.

2. Student Experience: Oversee and steer the implementation and monitoring of student experience activities, policies, quality assurance mechanisms and strategies for continuous improvement initiatives. This will also include having oversight of student success in Faculty coursework programs, academic misconduct processes, student appeals and student exclusion.

3. Quality Assurance and Risk Compliance: Oversee course accreditation and reaccreditation programs, ensuring compliance with AQF, HESF, TEQSA, discipline-specific bodies and other regulatory requirements.

4. Represent and Promote the Faculty's Education and Students Portfolio: Represent and/or participate on Faculty and University committees and external forums, to strengthen external engagements whilst ensuring Faculty coursework offerings reflect contemporary industry practices and community needs.

Detailed Description

About You

To be successful in the role, you will need to demonstrate (with examples) in your application:

Qualifications

- PhD in Law or equivalent and a Bachelor of Law or JD or equivalent.

Skills and Attributes





- Proven strategic leadership in shaping and guiding the Education and Students portfolio within the Faculty, including setting vision and implementing educational strategies.
- Outstanding organisational, management, and communication skills, with the ability to lead effectively in complex and changing environments.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities, fostering partnerships and collaborative relationships across academic, administrative, and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in driving innovation, quality improvement, and continuous excellence in teaching and learning.

Knowledge

- An in-depth understanding of teaching and learning including the development of curriculum and teaching and learning capability and the national frameworks that regulates education.
- Knowledge of contemporary developments in digital, personalised and adaptable learning approaches in higher education settings, including the use of technologies in education.
- Knowledge of professional and industry issues and trends relevant to the Faculty.
- Understanding of the Faculty's structure, operation, management and leadership, internal and external stakeholders.
- Thorough understanding of, and commitment to implement, the principles underpinning antidiscrimination, student equity, work health and safety, and all other relevant legislation.

Experience

- Proven academic and management leadership, including curriculum and quality assurance oversight.
- Skilled in building collaborative relationships, identifying opportuni

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