"Pro Vice-Chancellor (Teaching & Learning)"

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Teaching & Learning)

• Executive Leadership role
• Full-time / 5 year Maximum term
• Wollongong Campus

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is seeking an inspiring academic leader to join our executive team as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Teaching & Learning).

Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), this role leads UOW’s learning and teaching agenda at a pivotal time of transformation. You will shape future-ready curriculum, champion innovative pedagogy, and enhance student success across a diverse, multi-campus university ranked among the world’s top 1%.

About the role

As PVC (Teaching & Learning), you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and student experience
• Lead institution-wide curriculum renewal and embed UOW’s distinctive education model
• Drive innovation in digital and technology-enabled learning
• Strengthen academic quality, governance and regulatory alignment
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture that supports teaching excellence
• Represent UOW nationally and internationally on education and student experience

About you

You are a respected academic leader with:

• A doctoral qualification and substantive professorial standing
• Senior leadership experience in learning and teaching in higher education
• Deep expertise in curriculum design, pedagogy, assessment and educational technologies
• A proven ability to lead complex, cross-institutional change
• Strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust across diverse communities

Why UOW

UOW is a globally recognised university with a strong regional foundation and international outlook. Guided by our Strategic Plan 2030 and Vision 2035, we are committed to inclusive, high-quality, future-focused education that enables students and staff to thrive.

We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Flexible work arrangements and reasonable adjustments are available.

Apply

Please submit a cover letter outlining your experience in relation to the role and resume. Confidential enquiries welcome, please contact Marcia Sherlock marciac@uow.edu.au

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