Head of Department and Deputy Head of Department - Computer Science

• Foundational Computer Science leadership roles.
• Global impact at UWA India.
• Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
• Attractive remuneration package offered.

About the area

UWA India is a strategic international initiative of The University of Western Australia, created to deliver world-class Australian higher education within India. This initiative represents a significant expansion of UWA’s global education and research mission, with campuses located in Mumbai and Chennai. These campuses will offer high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programs that are fully aligned with UWA’s academic standards, research priorities, and accreditation requirements. UWA India is establishing its education practice across UWA India locations, ensuring that programs meet the expectations of students, industry, and regulatory bodies in India. UWA India will maintain academic quality, integrity, and compliance while embedding cultural relevance and responsiveness to local needs.

The campuses will actively engage with industry, government, and community partners to contribute to workforce development, applied research, and regional economic growth. Academic staff appointed to UWA India will play a critical role in this foundation stage by delivering teaching excellence, supporting student success, and building a research culture that aligns with UWA’s global reputation. Staff will also contribute to service activities and governance, ensuring the successful establishment and long-term growth of UWA’s presence in India.

About the Department

The Department of Computer Science at UWA India will form an integral part of UWA’s academic community. It will offer various degrees in Computing with subjects across Computer Science, Philosophy and Statistics including software engineering, computer systems, cybersecurity, databases and data engineering, ethics and artificial intelligence, statistics, data science, and the Internet of Things. Staff will also be undertaking impactful world class research.

About the opportunity

Deputy Head of Department

• Provide academic leadership in partnership with the Head of Department to support the effective operation and ongoing development of the Department within UWA India, ensuring high quality teaching and learning aligned with UWA academic standards and the Indian higher education environment.
• Support curriculum implementation, academic quality processes and the enhancement of teaching practices that promote positive student outcomes, while fostering collegial academic practice, staff capability development and participation in scholarly and research activity.
• Work collaboratively with academic and professional colleagues across UWA India and the Perth campus to support institutional initiatives, external engagement, departmental planning and resource coordination, while contributing to academic governance, operational continuity and a collaborative departmental culture.

Head of Department

• Provide strategic, academic and operational leadership for Computer Science at UWA India, leading the establishment, development and sustainable growth of the discipline across campuses in alignment with UWA India strategy, UWA academic standards, and the Indian higher education context.
• Lead and support academic staff across teaching, learning and scholarly activity, working closely with colleagues in UWA India and the Perth campus to deliver high quality programs and foster an emerging research and scholarly culture appropriate to the maturity of the campus.
• Ensure effective governance, regulatory compliance and academic operations for the discipline, contributing to institutional planning, responsible resource management, and the development of partnerships that enhance student outcomes, industry engagement and regional impact.

About you

Deputy Head of Department

• A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent academic standing.
• Demonstrated experience undertaking academic leadership responsibilities such as coordination of teaching, programs, or academic initiatives within a higher education environment.
• Evidence of effective university teaching and commitment to enhancing student learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated engagement in scholarly or research activity appropriate to disciplinary expectations.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of academic governance, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements within a higher education setting.

Head of Department

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Department, supporting its establishment, development, and sustainable growth across UWA India campuses.
• Lead implementation of departmental priorities aligned with UWA India strategy, ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements and alignment with educational and cultural expectations.
• Lead and support academic staff through recruitment, performance development, mentoring, and capability building to enable high-quality teaching and scholarly contribution.
• Oversee delivery of teaching and learning within the Department, ensuring programs meet approved academic standards and deliver positive student learning outcomes.
• Ensure departmental activities operate within approved academic governance frameworks and comply with UWA policies and Indian regulatory requirements.

Note: This position requires the satisfactory completion of pre-employment screening appropriate to a senior role, including verification of identity, qualifications and employment history, and any additional background or integrity checks required by applicable law or UWA India policies.

Position description:

Deputy Head of Department - [UWA India PD - Deputy Head of Department, Computer Science.pdf]

Head of Department - [UWA India PD - Head of Department Computer Science.pdf]

How to apply

Please apply online by clicking here and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

This position is open to international applicants.