Discipline Head/ Professor (Environment & Planning)

System Reference:

543856

Portfolio/College:

Design & Social Context

School/Group:

Global Studies, Social Science & Planning

Award/Salary:

salary description below

Work type:

Full time - Continuing/Permanent

Campus:

Melbourne - CBD

RMIT is a global university of technology based in Melbourne, with a commitment to and reputation for high quality professional and vocational education and research engaged with industry and community.

·                       $129,276 plus 17% superannuation

·                       Great CBD Location

The School of Global Studies, Social Science and Planning seeks to appoint a professor who will be appointed as Discipline Head, Environment and Planning. Reporting to the Dean, the Discipline Head will provide academic leadership and vision, and assist with the management and strategic leadership of the Environment and Planning area in the School.

Key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

·                       Contributing to the academic and professional leadership of the School by leading the planning, development and implementation of an integrated and effective academic strategy within the Discipline,

·                       Enhancing the research culture by the conduct and publishing research on themes related to the strategic research directions of the Environment and Planning area

·                       Co-ordinating and teaching courses in the general area of Environment and Planning and supervising postgraduate and research students in relevant areas of competence and interest.

·                       Managing the staff of the Discipline to ensure high quality learning outcomes for students and, through recruitment, induction, staff development, and work planning, ensure professional satisfaction and accountability for staff.

To be successful in this position, you will be an outstanding and well-respected academic with the vision and capacity to help shape and build the future of the environment and planning professions. With a strong reputation you will be a leader in your field, demonstrated through: a distinguished record in learning, teaching and research, leading to a detailed knowledge of the environment and planning field in Australia; a substantial publication record; receipt of research and consultancy grants; and experience to provide creative solutions and to plan and implement strategic projects in a complex environment.

A PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline is required, with experience in the management of an academic unit or department highly desirable.

For further information and position description, contact Prof. Bruce Wilson on +61 3 9925 8216      

Applications close 19th July 2009.

Candidates are required to address the Key Selection Criteria.

Please note that RMIT University has in place a preferred supplier agreement and so applications will not be entertained from employment or recruitment agencies. Any calls or queries should be directed to the Recruitment Unit, on (03) 9925 0600

Advertised date:

17 Jun 2009 Aus. Eastern Standard Time

Closing date:

19 Jul 2009 11:55pm Aus. Eastern Standard Time

Adelaide 16-18 October 2009

From 16-18 October 2009 Friends of the Earth Adelaide, in partnership with the University of Adelaide, Faculty of Professionals, Research Unit for the Study of Society, Law and Religion (RUSSLR) and the Conservation Council of South Australia will host Australia’s first conference on Earth Jurisprudence. This conference is modelled and run in consultation with the UK Environmental Law Association (UKELA).

Earth Jurisprudence calls for a radical shift to our legal system, from a human-only orientation to an Earth centred approach. This involves fostering mutually enhancing human-earth relations based on reciprocity, restraining potentially damaging human activities and recognising the rights of nature.

Participants will be introduced to the concepts of Earth Jurisprudence and led through a series of interactive workshops on the shortcomings of our current approach to environmental protection, viewing nature as property, connection to place and understanding nature, the relationship between Earth Jurisprudence and Indigenous law/religion, a mock trial and strategies for implementing Earth Jurisprudence in Australia.

Speakers for the conference will include:

• Elizabeth Rivers, UKELA
• Dr Paul Babie, Associate Dean (Research), University of Adelaide, School of Law
• Professor Rob Fowler, University of South Australia, Law School
• Dr Nicole Rogers, School of Law and Justice, Southern Cross University
• Nicole Graham, UTS
• Rebecca Butler, Anindilyakwa Land Council NT
• Mark Parnell, MLC Australian Greens
• Dr Greg Ogle, The Wilderness Society
• Sophie Green, Friends of the Earth
• Joel Catchlove, Friends of the Earth
• Peter Burdon, Friends of the Earth

Participation at the conference will be limited to forty people. Click here for more information.

Download conference flyer

Registrations will open on 5 May 2009. To register your interest, please contact Peter Burdon

The ACTS website has recently undergone a major redevelopment and we would like to thank you for your patience while the site has been out of action. We are now live and have some exciting new changes to announce.

• ACTS members now have exclusive access to sections of the website, including resources, training opportunities and programs and initiatives within the sustainability sector.
• The web based ACTS forum is now live and will replace the email forum formerly utilised by ACTS.
• Three new areas have been introduced - ACTS members, ACTS partners and projects. A forth area on Climate Change will be introduced shortly.

Members will now need to login from the homepage to access the members only content. Usernames and passwords will carry over from the previous version of the website, however if you have any issues logging in into the new site please email Delwyn Langdon.

The ACTS website can only be as good as its members make it - we are seeking information from all of our members who are working hard in introducing and integrating sustainability within their institutions to share their knowledge, experiences and expertise with other members of ACTS. The forum can also we a great tool for sharing knowledge and asking questions, and we hope that members will regularly contribute their thoughts and ideas. Why note head over to the forum and introduce yourself as an ACTS member now!

On other note, registrations for the 2009 ACTS Conference at Macquarie University in Sydney are now open. The program this year is set to be one of the most exciting offered yet, including key note speakers such as:

• Tim Flannery
• Leith Sharp (Founder of the Harvard Green Campus Initiative)
• Adam Spencer

Exclusive to ACTS delegates at the conference will be a premier screening of the feature film The Age of Stupid which be released in Australia in late 2009. The trailer for the film can be viewed here.

2009 ACTS Conference program and registration information