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The following message is an advertisement for the position of College
Principal of Orange Agricultural College in the University of Sydney
(Australia) that may be of interest to the readers os this news group.
Please feel free to cross post this announcement to lists that you believe
relevant to this position.

The College is located in Orange which is a city of 35 000 people some 3.5
hours west of Sydney by car.  The city has good educational facilities,
cultural events as well as offering a very good life style.


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** The following advertisement appeared in the Higher Education section of
'The Australian' newspaper of 10.8.94.  The appointment procedure is
following the Universityof Sydney's rules governing the appointment of
Deans.


     "THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
          Orange Agricultural College

     COLLEGE PRINCIPAL
          (Renewable)
          Reference No: E30/01

Applications are invited for the position of College Principal of the Orange
Agricultural College.  The appointment will carry the title of Professor and
will be for a fixed-term of four years from 1 March 1995, with the
possibility of renewal for up to a further three years.

Orange Agricultural College, a recognised centre of excellence in Rural
Business Management in Australia, became a College of the University of
Sydney on 1 January 1994.

As College Principal, the appointee will be responsible for the academic
leadership and general management of the College, its finances and staff.
The Principal is  a member of all College committees and will represent the
College within the University and to external bodies.  The College Principal
will chair all meetings of the College Board.

A remuneration package of A$110,903 per annum is available plus an expense
of office allowance and a fully maintained vehicle.

Further information about the position may be obtained from Ms Jennifer
Hector, College Registrar, P.O. Box 883, Orange NSW 2800, Australia, tel.
(063) 63 5504, fax (063) 62 7625.

Applications, including curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses
(including facsimile numbers) of up to five referees should be sent to Ms
Jeannette Deitch, Personnel Services, K07, University of Sydney, Sydney NSW
2006, Australia. tel (02) 692 2036.  The closing date for receipt of
applications is 30 September 1994.

Equal employment opportunity and no smoking in the workplace are University
policy.  The University reserves the right not to proceed with any
appointment for financial or other reasons."


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** The following criteria are taken from the information pack  available for
the position.


     "THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
          ORANGE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE

     COLLEGE PRINCIPAL

     CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

Essential criteria

The applicant must demonstrate:

1.  substantial administrative / management experience at a senior level;

2.  strong academic leadership; and the ability to promote excellence in
teaching and research, and the development of the College;

3.  an established scholarly record, strong professional achievement, and a
high standing in the field;

4.  evidence of an ability to work effectively in the operations of
committees and as a member of the senior management structure of the
University;

5.  evidence of ability to work co-operatively with others, and excellence
in interpersonal communication skills;

6.  an understanding of key issues and trends in Australia's rural and
related industries and communities, and an understanding of global
agribusiness.

Desirable criteria

The applicant should preferably demonstrate:

1.  knowledge of and involvement with professional activities;

2.  knowledge of tertiary education issues and policies."






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Dr Paul Forbes                        Paul.Forbes@oac.usyd.edu.au
Orange Agricultural College -         +61 - 63 - 635626
The University of Sydney              +61 - 63 - 635590 fax
PO Box 883  Orange  2800 Australia