Deputy Dean, Education and Employability

About the role

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Macquarie University seeks a Deputy Dean to lead its education strategy, raise teaching standards, and improve graduate outcomes. Reporting to the Executive Dean, you will shape learning and teaching plans and drive the Our Education pillar of the FSE Strategy 2026–2030.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver faculty learning and teaching plans, educational activities and quality assurance processes.
• Implement the Our Education pillar of the FSE Strategy, turning strategic priorities into concrete actions.
• Lead initiatives that raise teaching standards, enrich the student experience and strengthen graduate employability.
• Build collaborative relationships with Heads of School, Directors of Education, Course Directors, fellow Deputy Deans and senior university leaders.

Required profile

• Senior academic leader with extensive experience in undergraduate and postgraduate STEM education.
• Proven record of teaching excellence and research achievement.
• Strong strategic delivery skills, including stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing.
• Collegial, inspiring leader who mentors teams and fosters collaborative relationships across the university.