- Full Time Continuing Role
- Associate Professor / Professor of Educational Leadership
- Campus Location: Brisbane, North Sydney, Strathfield, or Melbourne
About ACU
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.
As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.
About the role:
As the Associate Professor/Professor of Educational Leadership, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the school's research, teaching and engagement profiles and will undertake relevant leadership and administrative duties. In addition to producing high quality research and providing research leadership, including attracting HDR students and competitive grants, the Associate Professor/Professor will play an important role in advancing learning and teaching excellence including continuing to teach as an example of best practice. The role incorporates working with industry, government and other relevant external stakeholders to grow opportunities for partnership work and engagement with external stakeholders on key issues relevant to the discipline. To be successful in this role, you must have the capacity to strategically develop and promote the Faculty of Education and Arts aligned with the University's Mission and Strategic plans.
You will need to have:
- A PhD or equivalent that is relevant to the broad disciplines of Educational Leadership or a related field, with an outstanding track record of independent research as evidenced by high impact research outputs in industry, government or academic environments.
- Ability to foster respectful and productive working relationships with staff, students and colleagues at all levels.
- Evidence of outstanding teaching at all levels.
- Outstanding research track record including high quality publications, successful grants/tenders.
- Proven track record of highly developed leadership, with a demonstrated ability to provide strategic focus and direction, fostering a culture of innovation and collaborative academic achievement.
- Demonstrated capacity to apply deep knowledge of the higher education environment to work effectively with stakeholders to foster public engagement within the discipline of Educational Leadership.
- This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).
The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
How to Apply:
Obtain the Position Description from the website. Applicants are expected to address all selection criteria listed in the position description and outline how they would support the mission of the university. To apply for this role click the 'View Position Description and Apply' buttons above or below. Visit Hints and Tips on how to apply.
What we offer:
Total remuneration valued to $231,299 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $195,450 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level E Increment 1), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading or total remuneration valued to $179,081 - $197,130 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $151,732 - $167,158 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level D), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. The level of appointment will be determined based on the level of experience, capability and research standing of the successful candidate.
General enquiries can be sent to Robyn Drysdale, Executive and Resourcing Officer - Faculty of Education and Arts at: robyn.drysdale@acu.edu.au
Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights.
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ACU is committed to diversity and social inclusion in its employment practices. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups are encouraged.
Applications close: 18-SEP-2022 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time