Dean, School of Marketing

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive.

We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.

Adelaide University's School of Marketing is distinguished by its strong reputation for evidence-based research and its close connection to business practice. The School focuses on high-impact areas including brand growth, consumer behaviour, advertising effectiveness, customer engagement, market penetration and marketing strategy.

Its profile is further strengthened by the globally recognised Ehrenberg-Bass Institute, whose research has significant influence on contemporary marketing practice and brand strategy worldwide. Positioned within the College of Business and Law, the School combines academic rigour with commercial relevance, contributing to the development of future marketing leaders across strategy, analytics, digital marketing and brand management.

With vision and ambition, the Dean will unify the School under a shared mission and strategy whilst developing new opportunities for interaction between the University, the world of business and the broader community. With a passion for innovation, differentiation and excellence, the Dean will engage academic colleagues, business partners and students in realising those opportunities.

This role offers an unrivalled opportunity for an established academic leader with proven leadership in a complex environment to lead a rapidly growing School. Candidates will bring strong academic credentials, proven leadership in complex environments, and a record of engaging with industry, government, and the international higher education community.

With delegated powers for resource management and academic performance, candidates will demonstrate the intellectual, strategic and operational leadership qualities to engage colleagues, students and stakeholders in shaping a long-term strategy that will position the School as a hub of thought leadership and academic excellence.

To learn more about this unique opportunity please contact our advising consultants Alun Parry, Vicky Garvey and Dr Margot Courtillat at Boyden on +61 2 9225 7400, ormargot.courtillat@boyden.com

Applications close Monday 1st June 2026