Director, Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness
Opportunity
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The Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness (PMCS) at Melbourne Law School is seeking a visionary leader for the role of Director.
Established in 2018, the PMCS is the world’s only university-based interdisciplinary centre focused exclusively on statelessness.
This pivotal role offers a unique chance to lead a centre committed to finding solutions and advancing knowledge in this crucial area.
As Director, you will be instrumental in steering the Centre towards achieving its strategic objectives, which encompass three distinct yet interconnected spheres of operation : research, education, and public policy engagement and outreach.
About You
The ideal candidate will be an internationally recognised legal scholar with a robust publication record in statelessness, refugee law, or related fields.
You will have demonstrated leadership and staff management skills, including the ability to direct and review individual and team performances, and experience in ensuring research impact through public dissemination.
- A doctoral degree in international law, refugee law, statelessness, or human rights law
- Proven ability to attract external funding and lead research projects / teams
- Experience in supervising PhD students in related fields
For a full list of the key selection criteria, please refer to the attached Position Description (PD).
About Us
The Peter McMullin Centre offers many opportunities for global collaboration, debate and information sharing through a dynamic program of events, conferences, roundtables, and visiting fellowships.
It supports pathbreaking and thought-provoking scholarship on statelessness through the research of team members, the PhD program, the Statelessness and Citizenship Review, and its Critical Statelessness Studies Blog.
Melbourne Law School
Australia’s first all-graduate law faculty, Melbourne Law School offers a rich history of legal education and innovation.
With a focus on graduate-level Juris Doctor degrees and internationally renowned Masters and Research Higher Degree programs, the School provides a unique environment for integrating scholarship and teaching.
Employee Benefits
We offer competitive benefits including flexible and family-friendly working conditions, salary packaging, internal grant schemes, and generous leave provisions.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and a document addressing the selection criteria outlined in the Position Description.
Advertised : 27 Aug 2024 12 : 05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
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