Associate Professor

RMIT

Melbourne, Australia
Base: $170,80 - $187,373; benefits: 17% super py
On-site
Leadership in teaching and research
Drive program quality and innovation
Secure external research funding
This is not a passive academic role; you’ll be expected to drive program quality, lift research performance, and shape the future direction of the discipline

Job Summary

  • This is not a passive academic role; you’ll be expected to drive program quality, lift research performance, and shape the future direction of the discipline.
  • Lead program excellence by driving innovation in teacher education programs, elevating academic standards, and embedding student-centred learning design.
  • Build and lead research impact by developing and scaling high-performing research teams, publishing in quality outlets, and securing external funding.

Matching Summary

This is not a passive academic role; you’ll be expected to drive program quality, lift research performance, and shape the future direction of the discipline.

Salary

Base: $170,0080 - $187,373; Benefits: 17% Superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leadership in teaching and research
  • Drive program quality and innovation
  • Secure external research funding
  • Mentor academic staff and supervise HDR candidates
  • Strengthen industry and community partnerships

Nice-to-have

  • Dedicated discipline area in STEM desirable

Key Requirements

  • PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
  • Strong national research profile with emerging international recognition
  • Proven ability to lead programs and deliver teaching innovation
  • Track record of securing research funding and leading teams
  • Experience supervising HDR candidates successfully
  • High-level stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills
  • Ability to operate as a leader

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