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Applications are invited for appointment to the foundation Chair in Social Investment and Impact in the Business School (REF:3015) at The University of Western Australia, a member of Australia's prestigious Group of Eight Universities ranked amongst the top Australian universities.

The UWA Business School has recently embarked on an ambitious program of strategic change, designed to further extend its reputation and influence as the premier institution in the region. The Centre for Social Impact WA - thought leader in social investment and sustainable communities - is a joint venture between the national Centre for Social Impact (CSI) and UWA Business School. The CSI is headquartered at The University of New South Wales, with sister centres at The University of Melbourne and Swinburne University of Technology. Each centre around the country has unique strengths and collectively the mission is supporting and strengthening the social enterprises of today and the social entrepreneurs of tomorrow. Through top class teaching and world class research, the aim is to position Australia as one of the world's best at delivering community benefit and generating social innovation.

The appointee is expected to have:

• An established reputation in a relevant discipline with an outstanding record of research, teaching and academic leadership
• A track record in attracting research grants
• A sustained record of building research teams and contributing to a collegiate environment across disciplines.

For further information regarding the position please contact Winthrop Professor Tracey Horton, Dean, UWA Business School, on (08) 6488 2883, or Winthrop Professor Izan, Deputy Dean, on (08) 6488 2627, email izan.izan@uwa.edu.au.

The appointment is for an initial fixed term of four years with the intention for extension as mutually agreed. The University offers a flexibly constructed remuneration package with attractive benefits including generous leave provisions,superannuation and fares to Perth (if applicable) for the appointee and dependants along with a relocation allowance.

Closing date:Friday, 19 February 2010
Application Details: The Information for Candidates brochure contains details to
submit your application.

Read more about the Centre for Social Impact (WA)