Selection Criteria

The dimensions of leadership (1.2) provide an overview of the requirements of the role. The standard selection criteria will include evidence of:

• High academic standing in an academic discipline relevant to the School (normally a Professor or Associate Professor)
• High level academic and strategic leadership skills
• Excellent people management skills, and an ability to implement the University’s equity and diversity policies
• Organizational and resource management skills, including understanding of budget and financial management principles
• High level interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of the University’s legislative, budgetary, policy and administrative frameworks

After negotiation between the Dean and members of the School, these selection criteria may be amended or supplemented to reflect the particular needs of individual schools at particular times. Additional criteria are particularly advisable where it is likely that the School will be going through a period of significant change that will require particular leadership skills.

Discussion about the selection criteria is part of the consultative process between the Dean and the staff, and has two particular benefits. It will assist

• Individual staff to think about whether they may be appropriate candidates for the Headship
• All staff to consider who best meets the needs of the School.