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Vice Principal and PVC Learning, Teaching and Students, University of the West of Scotland

A music and education academic, Jonathan Powles has held lecturing and education change management positions at universities in the UK and Australia, including ANU, Liverpool Hope University, the University of Canberra, and the University of New England. He is currently Vice-Principal and PVC Learnign, Teachign and Students at the University of the West of Scotland, where he is responsible for leading the strategic pedagogy of the university, and oversees curriculum innovation, teaching and learning, learning technologies, academic policy, student success, and the university registry.

Experience

  • 2020–present
    Vice-Principal and PVC Learning, Teaching and Students, University of the West of Scotland
  • 2017–2020
    Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic Innovation, University of New England
  • 2014–2017
    Director, Teaching and Learning, University of Canberra
  • 2013–2013
    Project Manager, SAFFIRE, University of Canberra
  • 2010–2012
    Chair of the Education Committee, School of Music, ANU
  • 2011–2011
    Head of Musicology, School of Music, ANU
  • 2007–2010
    Director, Educational Development, ANU College of Law
  • 2005–2007
    Associate Director, Policy and Planning (Academic), ANU (Office of the VC)

Education

  • 1995 
    University of Oxford, DPhil
  • 1988 
    University of Sydney, BMus

Research Areas

  • Music Composition (190406)
  • Musicology And Ethnomusicology (190409)
  • Educational Administration, Management And Leadership (130304)
  • Higher Education (130103)