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INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE ANUCANDIDATES wants you INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES Director, Mathematical Sciences Institute ANUa The COLLEGE Australian National University OF SCIENCE INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES Welcome to ANU Thank you for considering the position of Director, Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and For over 72 years, the Australian National University has Contributing to the strategic vision of the University is the StatisticsbeenHEADING the educational at the home Australian to some TO of the most NationalGO remarkable HERE role of Director, Mathematical Sciences Institute within people from across the world: visionaries, influential leaders, the ANU College of Science. As a member of the College Universityresearchers and individuals(ANU). creating impact and change Executive team, your strategic leadership will contribute to nationally, regionally and globally. advancing the University’s reputation as one of the world’s great universities. This, coupled with our role as the national university means we have a responsibility to be ambitious, bold and transformative We are looking for people who find true joy in research, in our approaches to teaching and learning. We are poised to in following an idea to see where it will lead because it is provide the next generation of leaders and global citizens with exciting. For teachers who know what it is to truly inspire the skills required for the challenges and jobs of the future. others, who take huge satisfaction in the moments where students finally understand a difficult concept or solve a The University is set in beautiful grounds close to the heart of great problem. We seek people with passion, who want to the city of Canberra and Parliament House. As the national go beyond established boundaries and forge new paths to university, our researchers have a special relationship with the future. the Commonwealth Government, providing expert advice to Australia’s leaders and decision makers, to ensure the So if you would like the opportunity to be extraordinary, then advancement of the Australian nation. ANU will nurture you to achieve your potential. Professor Brian Schmidt AC FAA FRS Professor Mike Calford Vice-Chancellor and President Provost The Australian National University The Australian National University 3 The Australian National University The Australian National University (ANU) is unique in Australia. Ranked number 24 in the world by QS1, and based in our capital city, ANU is charting a new strategic course to redefine the role of a Message from contemporary national university. The Australian National University (ANU) Mathematical We are looking for a Director who can lead the Mathematical Sciences Institute (MSI) is located in a purpose-built, state- Sciences Institute in the next phase of its evolution, who of-the-art building on a beautiful campus close to the heart will be an effective advocate for the School, and who will the Dean, ANU of the national capital city of Canberra. The Institute has work collegially with the other senior staff of the university to a proud tradition of excellence in research and teaching in achieve the strategic aims of the College and the University. mathematics, with graduates of the Institute playing lead roles If you are a proven leader with an excellent research in academia, other research institutions, and industry. track record and a vision for mathematical education and The MSI aims for research and educational outcomes of the research in the twenty-first century, the Directorship of the College of highest quality. The Institute comprises approximately 52 ANU Mathematical Sciences Institute presents an exciting academics and eight professional staff members. opportunity for you. MSI conducts research across the mathematical sciences I look forward to hearing from you. including algebra, topology, geometry, analysis, applied mathematics, computational mathematics, and mathematical physics. The Institute offers a variety of undergraduate Science and graduate teaching programs and currently teaches approximately 1840 students. The Institute is one of eight Schools and Centres in the ANU College of Science, which consists of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, the Research School of Biology, the Research School of Chemistry, the Research School of Earth Sciences, the Fenner School of Environment and Society, the Mathematical Sciences Institute, the Research School of Physics and Engineering, and the Centre for the Public Awareness of Science. The Institute oversees the University’s mathematics curriculum, with diverse educational offerings across both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The MSI has strong linkages with the Research School of Biology, the Fenner School of Environment and Society, the Research School of Physics and Engineering, ANU College of Business and Economics and ANU College of Computer Science and Engineering. Professor Kiaran Kirk Dean, ANU College of Science The Australian National University 1) 2018/19 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings. The Director, Mathematical Selection Sciences Institute criteria The person appointed as Director of the ANU Mathematical Sciences Institute will be an outstanding leader who fosters excellence in the Institute’s research, education and engagement, ensuring that all aspects of the Institute (including financial and staffing) are managed effectively. The Director is a member of the Executive of the > Promote, foster and establish relationships within 1. An outstanding academic career in mathematics, 4. Capacity to maintain the collegial and College of Science, reporting to the Dean and working and outside the University sector. with a significant international profile. consultative environment within MSI, as collegially with other members of the College Executive well as communicate effectively within > Implement appropriate outreach strategies and take 2. Ability to enhance and develop MSI’s and team, including the Directors of the other Research MSI, and with a broad range of internal and actions to enhance the national and international ANU’s national and international reputation Schools in the College, the College’s Associate Deans external stakeholders. profile of the MSI and the University. and performance in education and research in and the College General Manager. mathematics, with demonstrated ability to attract 5. Highly developed interpersonal skills with the > Work with the Dean and with other members of the The Director is supported by an MSI-based and recruit outstanding mathematicians. ability to work with, and to lead, teams in a College Executive in implementing the College’s administrative team which works closely with functional collegial fashion. education and research planning. 3. Experience and expertise in the provision of administrative teams within the College. strategic planning, management and leadership 6. A demonstrated high-level achievement in relation > Develop a strategic plan for MSI ensuring The Director will: skills within an academic environment, including to incorporation of Equal Opportunity principles its integration in the overall College and management of university research and into strategic planning and the capacity to > Maintain and promote a strong culture of research University plans. educational programs. accept devolved responsibility for achievement within MSI, through developing and encouraging > Develop and manage budgets in consultation with of equity and diversity strategies. innovative high-quality research and the acquisition the College Dean and allocate resources within MSI of external funding. in a transparent manner. > Continue his/her own research activity at a > Align staffing resources and expertise to ensure high level. achievement of the strategic and operational goals > Lead the recruitment of outstanding academic and of the College. professional staff. > Participate as a member of the College Executive to > Maintain and enhance a range of innovative, ensure alignment of MSI’s activities with the broader research-led educational programs (including needs of the College and University. undergraduate, graduate and Higher Degree > Provide advice to the College Dean and contribute to Research programs) and ensure the quality of the College/University strategic matters as requested. curriculum and quality of delivery of these programs. > Comply with all ANU policies and procedures and > Support the existing collegial and consultative in particular those relating to work health and safety environment in MSI. and equal opportunity. The Mathematical Sciences institute is one of the leading mathematics departments in Australia — ranked first in Australia for Mathematics and 31st in the world in the 2019 QS World University Rankings. The Mathematical Sciences Institute The Institute currently comprises 35 continuing/tenure track The MSI runs two programs to support visits by distinguished academic staff, 17 Research/Postdoctoral Fellows, as well international and Australian mathematicians. The as eight professional staff members. The MSI has research Mathematical Sciences Research Visitor Program supports strengths in a broad range of areas, including algebraic around 10 high-profile mathematicians to visit MSI for periods geometry, representation theory, number theory, algebraic and of 3-6 weeks. The Special Year program, co-funded by geometric topology, non-linear partial differential equations, AMSI, supports a series of academic