Overview
The strategic objectives for the Academic Capacity and Careers portfolio are to develop an academic career framework that will structure and support the academic workforce to meet the current and future demands of the Growing Esteem Strategy 2015-2020 and ensure the University is the destination of first choice for high-calibre academics. This will be achieved by extending and enhancing institutional and academic norms of excellence in research, teaching, engagement and leadership, strengthening and supporting a broader range of academic roles and pathways and attracting, retaining, developing, advancing and rewarding outstanding traditional and non-traditional academic talent with diverse strengths.
Strategic Focus Areas
Chancellery (Academic & International) develop strategies and policies that enable the goals and strategic priorities set out in the Academic Capacity and Careers portfolio and Growing Esteem 2015-2020 to be realised. The strategic focus for Academic Capacity and Careers area for 2015 is:
- Options for enhancing quality and achieving scale through workforce structures
- Attraction/recruitment/retention
- Professional development
- Performance and advancement
Resources
University of Melbourne Awards
Recognising individuals who have made an outstanding and enduring contribution to the University and its scholarly community
Miegunyah Distinguished Visiting Fellows Program
Enabling overseas scholars of international distinction to visit the University and contribute to the University's academic, intellectual and cultural life.
Sessional teaching staff framework
Framework for the training, support and recognition of sessional teachers at the University.Professor Richard James
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Provost (Academic and Undergraduate)
Assistant: Ms Illy Paumolevuka
Phone: +61 3 8344 9335
Email: ip@unimelb.edu.au
Dr Evan Kritikakos
Director, Students and Equity
Assistant: Ms Rori Bicer
Phone: +61 3 9035 3470
Email: r.bicer@unimelb.edu.au