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• Campus Location: Brisbane, Australia
• Full time continuing role based at our Brisbane campus
• Professor of STEM Education

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 Professor of STEM Education, you will be expected to contribute to the school's research, teaching and engagement profiles and will undertake relevant STEM Education leadership and administrative duties. In addition to producing high quality research and providing research leadership, including attracting HDR students and competitive grants, you will play an important role in advancing learning and teaching excellence including continuing to teach as an example of best practice.

You will need to have:

• A PhD or equivalent that is relevant to the broad discipline of STEM Education 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 STEM Education.
• 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.

Total remuneration valued to $230,231 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.

General enquiries can be sent to Robyn Drysdale - 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.

Equal Opportunity and Privacy of personal information is University policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

Find out more information on the benefits of working at ACU at: www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/careers-at-acu/why-work-at-acu

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.

Qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience:

• Qualification - A PhD or equivalent that is relevant to the broad discipline of STEM Education 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.
• Skill - Ability to foster respectful and productive working relationships with staff, students and colleagues at all levels.
• Experience - Evidence of outstanding teaching at all levels.
• Experience - Outstanding research track record including high quality publications, successful grants/tenders.
• Experience - 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.
• Experience - Demonstrated capacity to apply deep knowledge of the higher education environment to work effectively with stakeholders to foster public engagement within the discipline of STEM Education.

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrate confidence and courage in achieving ACU's Mission, Vision and Values by connecting the purpose of one's work to ACU's Mission, Vision and Values.
• Work collaboratively internally and externally to ACU to capitalise on all available expertise in pursuit of excellence.
• Communicate with purpose. Gain the support of others for actions that benefit ACU. Negotiate for mutually beneficial outcomes that are aligned with the Mission, Vision and Values of the University.
• Coach and develop self and others through setting clear expectations, managing performance and developing required capabilities to establish a culture of learning and improvement.
• Take personal accountability for achieving the highest quality outcomes through understanding the ACU context, self-reflection, and aspiring to and striving for excellence.

Essential Attributes:

• Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity and ethical practice principles and demonstrated knowledge of equal employment opportunity and workplace health and safety, appropriate to the level of the appointment. Working with children and vulnerable adults check
• Evidence of the ability to work with children and/or vulnerable adults, and contribute to and protect their safety and wellbeing. The successful applicant of this position will be required to hold a valid working with children clearance for the State or Territory in which the position is located.

Please tap the APPLY NOW button and upload the following documents (PDF files)

• A Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the position
• Your current CV/Resume
• Your responses to the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)
• VISA requirement: In your Cover Letter or CV, please note your VISA status and eligibility to work in this country (Australia)