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IGNITE CHANGE AND INSPIRE MINDS

As part of the University's dedication to fostering a diverse and inclusive higher education environment and promoting female representation in academic fields, this role is specifically aimed at female candidates who aspire to become academic role models. The goal is to inspire female students to pursue a career in the Built Environment and support early-career female colleagues in advancing their academic careers in Architecture.

You will join a community of academic leaders who are committed to promoting the participation and success of women in the Built Environment. Your vision and enthusiasm will serve as a source of inspiration and motivation for the University's communities.

We are seeking to appoint a Professor of Architecture (Creative Practice) to contribute to the School, College, University and Communities. This position is to encourage female leaders to help SABE lead built environment disciplines into more diverse, inclusive and gender balanced futures.

You will be part of an intersectional community of academic leaders who are driving a shared commitment towards increasing participation and success for women in STEM. Providing vision and energy that is inspiring and motivating to the University’s communities. This is an opportunity to take a leading role in building and promoting gender equity in STEM disciplines. You will play an active leadership role in the promotion of University’s Athena SWAN initiative and related activities within own discipline and others, shaping the future for the University as a leader in gender equity.

The ideal candidate for this role will be a scholar or practitioner of highly acclaimed, international standing. You will demonstrate an ability to lead School and Discipline priorities for research impact and engagement within the broad theme of Designing Resilient Communities particularly in relationship to Architecture and Design.

You must demonstrate a highly commended, established research profile or an international creative practice, professional practice profile in one or more of the following areas: 

• Post Industrial City and Regional revitalisation;
• Co-design and Socially Engaged Design; and
• Reflective Creative Practice.

You will lead the creative practice HDR programme, co-lead the transformation of the Architecture Program’s curricula and provide research leadership as well as mentoring with regards to all of the School’s Disciplines.

You will also demonstrate a track record of cross and interdisciplinary research and teaching which establishes your notoriety and ability to collaborate across the School, College and University more broadly.

Our new Professor is an innovator and inspiring educator who embraces 21st century modes of learning and novel approaches to teaching delivery. Your contributions are impactful, meaningful and embrace communities and our regions outside of an academic context.

Please note that only female candidates can apply for this role. The University currently holds an exemption under Section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) in relation to its targeted recruiting programs.

See attached position description.

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)
• Studio Teaching Portfolio, Research Portfolio or equivalent Professional Practice Portfolio.
• VISA requirement: In your Cover Letter or CV, please note your VISA status and eligibility to work in this country (Australia)