Head of Department

• Shape the future of Computer Science at UWA India
• Shape world‑class education with global impact.
• Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
• Attractive remuneration package offered.

About UWA India

UWA India is a strategic international initiative of The University of Western Australia, created to deliver world-class Australian higher education within India. This initiative represents a significant expansion of UWA’s global education and research mission, with campuses located in Mumbai and Chennai. These campuses will offer high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programs that are fully aligned with UWA’s academic standards, research priorities, and accreditation requirements. UWA India is establishing its education practice across UWA India locations, ensuring that programs meet the expectations of students, industry, and regulatory bodies in India. UWA India will maintain academic quality, integrity, and compliance while embedding cultural relevance and responsiveness to local needs. The campuses will actively engage with industry, government, and community partners to contribute to workforce development, applied research, and regional economic growth. Academic staff appointed to UWA India will play a critical role in this foundation stage by delivering teaching excellence, supporting student success, and building a research culture that aligns with UWA’s global reputation. Staff will also contribute to service activities andgovernance, ensuring the successful establishment and long-term growth of UWA’s presence in India.

About the Department

The Department of Computer Science at UWA India will form an integral part of UWA's academic community. Through its India based department, academic staff will teach across computer science, Philosophy and statistics. Including software engineering, computer systems and cybersecurity, databases and data engineering, ethics and artificial intelligence, statistics, and data science, including the Internet of Things, while undertaking impactful world class research.

About the opportunity

• Provide strategic, academic and operational leadership for Computer Science at UWA India, leading the establishment, development and sustainable growth of the discipline across campuses in alignment with UWA India strategy, UWA academic standards, and the Indian higher education context.
• Lead and support academic staff across teaching, learning and scholarly activity, working closely with colleagues in UWA India and the Perth campus to deliver high quality programs and foster an emerging research and scholarly culture appropriate to the maturity of the campus.
• Ensure effective governance, regulatory compliance and academic operations for the discipline, contributing to institutional planning, responsible resource management, and the development of partnerships that enhance student outcomes, industry engagement and regional impact.

About you

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Department, supporting its establishment, development, and sustainable growth across UWA India campuses.
• Lead implementation of departmental priorities aligned with UWA India strategy, ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements and alignment with educational and cultural expectations.
• Lead and support academic staff through recruitment, performance development, mentoring, and capability building to enable high-quality teaching and scholarly contribution.
• Oversee delivery of teaching and learning within the Department, ensuring programs meet approved academic standards and deliver positive student learning outcomes.
• Ensure departmental activities operate within approved academic governance frameworks and comply with UWA policies and Indian regulatory requirements.

Note: This position requires the satisfactory completion of pre-employment screening appropriate to a senior role, including verification of identity, qualifications and employment history, and any additional background or integrity checks required by applicable law or UWA India policies.

Position description: UWA India PD - Deputy Head of Department, Computer Science.pdf

How to apply

Please apply online by clicking here or by visiting the QR provided below and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM IST on Sunday, 12 April 2026

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

This position is open to international applicants.

About the University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities globally and is a proud member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight research intensive universities. Renowned for academic excellence, UWA offers a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports innovation, inquiry and professional growth. With vibrant campuses and a strong commitment to research led teaching, UWA provides an outstanding setting for ambitious academics to build their careers and make a meaningful impact.

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