Professor of Property Studies
School of Economics and Finance
Curtin Business School
(Full-time, Continuing)
REF: 4156
Closing Date: 5pm, Friday 31 March 2006
CONTENTS
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POSITION DESCRIPTION/SELECTION CRITERIA
ADVICE TO APPLICANTS
OVERVIEW OF CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
VISION STATEMENT: LOOK EVER FORWARD
SALARY PACKAGING INFORMATION
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Curtin University of Technology is recognised internationally for its practical and
professionally relevant programs, its global outlook and its well-developed student support
structure. It offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Study
programs cover an extensive range of professional disciplines within the broad areas of
business and commerce, health science, humanities, engineering, science, agriculture and
mining. Curtin is grouped into five teaching divisions, each headed by an Executive Dean.
Professor of Property Studies
School of Economics & Finance
Curtin Business School
(Full-time, Continuing)
Ref: 4156
The Department of Property Studies, located within the School of Economics and Finance at
Curtin University of Technology, is seeking suitably qualified candidates for the position of
Professor of Property Studies.
We are looking for a candidate with advanced academic qualifications, professional
recognition and property industry experience appropriate for the education of future
generations of property professionals. Ideally the candidate will have or be able to hold a
professional property membership in Australia.
The Professor will head the activities of the Department of Property Studies. The successful
candidate must have a demonstrated ability to provide leadership in property research,
teaching, supervision and curriculum development across the spectrum of property
disciplines. A doctorate, a strong record of research and publications, and the demonstrated
capacity to develop and maintain links with industry and professional associations are key
requirements for the position.
General information
Contact: further information can be obtained by contacting Associate Professor Ian Kerr,
on telephone (08) (+618) 92667759, facsimile (08) (+618) 92663026 or via email at
ian.kerr@cbs.curtin.edu.au
Applications must address the selection criteria, quote the position reference number and
include the names, addresses, telephone and facsimile numbers of three referees.
Benefits: Curtin offers attractive salaries and conditions of employment. The total
employment cost, including superannuation (UniSuper) is available for repackaging through
the University's salary packaging service. (Conditions for appointees include airfares and
removal assistance.)
Submit Applications: Manager Recruitment, Staff Services, Curtin University of
Technology, GPO Box U1987, Perth, Western Australia 6845.
Closing date: 5pm, Friday March 31, 2006.
Curtin University reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment
process, not make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION/SELECTION CRITERIA
Position Description
The Department of Property Studies is a young, dynamic department with an establishment of
4 full-time academic staff members, supported by sessional lecturers and administrative staff
within the School office.
The Department offers industry accredited undergraduate and post-graduate coursework
programs, as well as a PhD by research. The Professor of Property Studies is partially funded
by the Property Education Foundation, a private foundation dedicated to the support of
Property education in Western Australia.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide academic and strategic leadership to the Department of Property Studies.
2. Develop and maintain strong links with the property industry.
3. Provide leadership in the area of research by mentoring early career staff and
fostering a scholarly, research culture within the Department.
4. Conduct high quality research as demonstrated by a steady rate of publications in
reputable journals.
5. Provide supervision to post-graduate students (PhD and Masters).
6. Engage in high quality teaching, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
(expected teaching load of 3-6 contact hours per week).
7. Manage the delivery, development and administration of the property studies
program, in the role of Head of Department.
Compliancy and Legislative Knowledge
1. University policies and procedures and relevant appropriate legislation.
2. Occupational Safety and Health, anti-discrimination, equal opportunity and other
legislative requirements in accordance with the parameters of the position.
Reporting Structure
The position of Professor in Property Studies will initially assume the role of Head of the
Department of Property Studies and will report to the Head of the School of Economics &
Finance.
Selection Criteria:
Essential
1. Completion of a PhD in property studies or a related area.
2. Previous teaching experience in the area of property studies, including curriculum
development.
3. Experience in supervising higher degree research students (Masters and PhD).
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4. A proven track record in research, including a record of publications in refereed
international journals and a demonstrated ability to attract external research grants and
other funds.
5. Experience in a leadership/managerial role within a university
6. The capacity to undertake research and development in collaboration with
government and industry, as evidenced by contract research reports written for clients.
7. The ability to develop and direct a research centre or similar research programme.
8. Demonstrated effectiveness in both written and oral communication, with crosscultural sensitivity.
9. Demonstrated strong teamwork skills and the ability to promote a cooperative culture
amongst colleagues and students.
10. A record of contribution to academic and community services that is consistent with
the values and goals of Curtin University.
11. Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant and applicable policies, procedures
and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position.
Desirable
1. Eligibility for membership of relevant professional bodies.
2. Expertise (teaching and research) in at least two areas of property studies, e.g.
valuation, property economics, real estate market analysis, property management, real
estate finance, property investment.
3. Professional experience in a senior role in the property industry.
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ADVICE TO APPLICANTS
Please read this advice carefully.
We encourage you to explore Curtin University of Technology’s homepage at
www.curtin.edu.au
Position Description and Selection Criteria
The Position Descriptions/Duty Statements and Selection Criteria for all positions are
available at www.jobs.curtin.edu.au
Applicants
Applicants need to have the necessary skills and abilities to carry out the advertised role.
Please ensure that your application addresses the Selection Criteria. Failure to address
the Selection Criteria will preclude applicants from obtaining an interview.
Preparing Applications
Applications should be typed and if submitted over the Internet, in Word or PDF format.
Your application will be considered by the Selection Panel to determine whether an interview
will be offered. Retain a copy of your application for future reference.
Applications are to include the following documentation:
Job Application Form
Please complete this form online, alternatively call +618 9266 1234 (24 answering
machine) to request the Job Application Form.
Covering Letter (Optional)
The letter should state the identifying details of the position and include a brief
explanation of why the position is of interest. Highlight your main skills and abilities and
relevant personal attributes.
Statement of Claims against the Selection Criteria
This is the MOST important part of the application. To assist the selection committee
to make a decision on the position, applicants must address each essential and desirable
criterion. Applicants MUST meet the essential criteria to be eligible for the position. In
addition, it is advantageous if most or all of the desirable criteria are met.
Each selection criterion must be addressed separately. Provide evidence of your ability to
meet each criterion, using examples of previous experiences wherever possible.
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Curriculum Vitae
Curricula Vitae (Resumes) must include the following:
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Contact details – title, full name, address/es, telephone numbers (business and
residence) and email address/es.
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Work history summary – begin with the most recent.
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Please provide a minimum of three referees. Include titles, full names, telephone
numbers and email address/es.
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Copies of qualifications, certificates, research interests, achievements, projects,
publication summaries, academic distinctions, medals and awards if applicable.
Do not send original documents.
Eligibility
On appointment, successful applicants will be asked to provide original or certified copies of
qualifications/certificates,
drivers
licence/birth
certificate/passport,
proof
of
residency/citizenship and where relevant, marriage certificate/change of name certificate.
The Interview
All interview questions will be job related and based on the selection criteria. Applicants
should not assume that Panel Members possess knowledge of an applicant’s job suitability,
experience and/or skills and abilities.
Feedback
Once the result of your application has been advised, you may seek feedback from the
Chairperson of the Selection Panel. Please contact the Chairperson direct.
Appeal Procedures
Our process aims to ensure that the Recruitment and Selection process is fair and equitable. If
you believe the process has been dealt with unfairly, you may wish to appeal. Appeals must
be submitted in writing, outlining the reasons for appeal within three working days of receipt
of result of application to:
Manager Recruitment
Staff Services
Curtin University of Technology
GPO Box U1987
Perth WA 6845
Reasons for appeal include issues relating to unfair treatment and/or the Recruitment and
Selection process. Appeals will be investigated within fourteen days of receipt of appeal.
Please note that a claim cannot be lodged to review the merits of an unsuccessful applicant
against the successful applicant.
How to lodge your Application
Internet website:
www.jobs.curtin.edu.au
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OR
Post to:
The person indicated in the advertisement
Curtin University of Technology
GPO Box U1987
Perth WA 6845
Thank you for expressing an interest in Curtin University of Technology
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OVERVIEW OF CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Curtin University of Technology has earned a reputation as a dynamic and innovative
Australian University and has gained recognition as a leading provider of education in the
international arena.
Named after John Curtin (1885-1945), Australia's Prime Minister during World War II, the
University strives to uphold his values of vision, leadership and community service.
Aspiring to be a world-class University of Technology, the Curtin community is united by a
commitment to scholarship that embraces teaching and learning and research and
development as complementary and interlinked. Through productive partnerships, the
University strives for excellence in:
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Teaching and learning: developing graduates as lifelong learners who make a positive
contribution to society.
Research and development: resulting in creative solutions to significant problems.
Curtin became Australia's first University of Technology in 1987 after two decades operating
as the Western Australian Institute of Technology (WAIT). Today it is the largest university
in Western Australia with over 31,000 students, nearly 11,000 of those offshore and onshore
international students and nearly 1000 research students.
Curtin’s main campus of 115 hectares at Bentley is located 6km from the Perth Central
Business District and is easily accessed by public transport. The Bentley campus provides a
wide range of academic support services and activities, commercial outlets, active sporting
and social clubs, international and other student associations, which contribute to a vibrant
campus life.
Curtin offers over 850 undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, engineering,
health sciences, humanities, science, mining and agriculture. Our Centre for Aboriginal
Studies offers bridging courses for indigenous students and the Vocational Training and
Education Centre conducts vocational courses at Kalgoorlie and Esperance. Curtin also has
an extensive Research and Development program.
Curtin pioneered the export of education by being the first Australian university to recruit
international students in 1986. It offers teaching and research services offshore in Singapore,
Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and South Africa, and continues to explore new
markets in Vietnam, China, Taiwan, the Middle East and India. It has academic and research
links in more than 35 countries and successful twinning programs with overseas education
institutions.
International students make up almost 40 percent of Curtin’s total student body, the third
highest proportion in Australia with more than 11,000 students drawn from over 95 countries.
As a testament to its commitment to global education, Curtin established a campus at Miri in
Sarawak, the oil industry region of east Malaysia, in 1999 as a joint venture between Curtin
and the Malaysian Government.
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Curtin continues to develop a range of new degrees appropriate to the international market.
Master programs in International Business, International Studies, Future Studies, Cleaner
Production and an online Master of Business Administration course are only a few of the
postgraduate programs recently developed.
Curtin, in partnership with industry, government and other institutions, aims to move to the
forefront of research and development in specific areas of technology. The University is
committed to positioning itself as a leader in research excellence in Western Australia and the
region, harnessing the strength derived from Curtin's focus on technology. Its approach
articulates a broad view of technology as "the application of creative thinking and ingenuity
to the solution of definable and practical problems in all fields of human endeavour". (Haydn
Williams, Founding Director of WAIT)
The University has a strong research profile in a wide range of disciplines, is involved in
some 52 major research centres and institutes and is a principal member in nine
Commonwealth Cooperative Research Centres.
A major development has been the Strategic Research Alliance between Curtin, the
Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and the State
Government for the establishment of the CSIRO National Research Centre for Petroleum and
Minerals Resources at Technology Park, adjacent to the Bentley campus.
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VISION STATEMENT: LOOK EVER FORWARD
VISION
Curtin aspires to be a world-class University of Technology
MISSION AND VALUES
Curtin is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and the enrichment of culture.
The University places particular value on:
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The search for innovative applications of technology in all fields of human endeavour;
The cultivation of responsive and responsible links with the wider community,
emphasising service, practical relevance, social justice and ethical behaviour.
The development of students and staff as citizens of the world, emphasising an
international outlook, cultural diversity, and an informed respect for indigenous
peoples.
GOALS
The Curtin community is united by a commitment to scholarship that embraces teaching and
research as complementary and inter-linked. Through productive partnerships, the University
strives for excellence in:
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teaching and learning, developing graduates as lifelong learners who make a positive
contribution to society;
research and development, resulting in creative solutions to significant problems.
“The great University should look ever forward; for it the past should be but a preparation
for the greater days to be”.
John Curtin 1932
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SALARY PACKAGING INFORMATION
It is the University’s practice to offer employees the opportunity to negotiate the structure of
their remuneration within their designated total employment cost. Under this arrangement,
and at the University’s discretion, you may negotiate the provision of non-cash benefits.
Benefits that are currently available include; Superannuation, Motor Vehicles, In-house Child
Care, Professional Expenses, Curtin Facilities and Goods, Self Education, Personal
Insurances, Trade Union Fees, Development Travel and Home Office.
Particulars of the Benefits available under the Salary Packaging Program including the
circumstances and terms in which they are provided are contained in the “Employee Benefits
Guide” and “Motor Vehicle Plan” booklets. These are readily available at Human Resources
in the main administration building or alternatively, arrangements can be made to send copies
by telephoning (09) 9266 2860.
Whilst the University commends the Program to employees, it should be noted that there is
no compulsion to participate.
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