Overview:

• 3 year secondment opportunity in the School of Fashion and Textiles
• Salary Academic Level D or E + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Brunswick campus

About the Role
The Associate Dean, Research & Innovation will provide leadership and foster excellence in teaching and research efforts of the School, within the University, and with the community, professional, commercial and industrial sectors.  More specifically, the Associate Dean, Research & Innovation is responsible for providing original, innovative and distinguished contributions to the School’s programs for maintaining and advancing their scholarly, research and/or professional capabilities relevant to this discipline at a national and international level. 

The Associate Dean, Research & Innovation will also teach and make a significant contribution to teaching and learning in the discipline with the aim of improving learning outcomes for students.  The Associate Dean, Research & Innovation will make a significant contribution to the planning and strategic direction of the School, taking on academic leadership roles involving participation in various committees within the School, College and University and external to the University, as appropriate. The Associate Dean, Research & Innovation may be appointed as Associate Dean for a specific discipline or to provide strategic leadership for learning and teaching or research and scholarship.

The time fraction for the leadership component of the role will be determined in line with the school workload allocation model. 

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

• Strong leadership skills and experience in initiating, leading and managing academic teams and projects in a collegiate environment to deliver strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated understanding of University systems in regard to budget management, quality maintenance and good governance. 
• Demonstrated capacity to think strategically and to act tactically based on organisational priorities and objectives.
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills including the ability to consult with senior executives, external bodies, produce executive reports, negotiate agreed directions, outcomes and targets within a collaborative environment.
• Ability to lead and contribute to cross-disciplinary and cross-sectoral teams.

Please view position description for further key selection criteria

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the School

The School of Fashion and Textiles is world renowned as a dynamic and progressive educational leader whose impact influences the future of fashion and textiles.

Informed by global awareness and astute knowledge of industry, the School leads in creative and entrepreneurial practices. Staff are engaged as both practitioners and researchers, and are active as fashion and textile designers, curators, technology drivers, business innovators and leaders of industry. Their expertise and active engagement with all levels of industry allows students to stay up-to-date with current sector needs throughout their studies, meaning that graduates are highly sought after by industry and can find positions in all areas of the global fashion and textiles value chain. Students make their mark through sustainable and independent design practices and contribute significantly to management and business operations through strategic fashion entrepreneurship.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV, covering letter and separate document addressing key selection criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link above.
 

For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email [email protected].

PD – Associate Dean, Research & Innovation

Applications Close:

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.  All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.  Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.

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