Overview
Joining to apply for the Associate Professor (Education) role at Australian Catholic University.
This opportunity is for a full-time, continuing position at the Melbourne campus with some hybrid flexibility, commencing in early 2026. The role operates within the School of Education VIC - Melbourne and involves leadership in the National School of Education through input into teaching innovations and curriculum development, coordination, supervision and mentoring of staff, and contribution to academic governance and accreditation processes.
Responsibilities
- Provide input into teaching innovations and curriculum development in the National School of Education.
- Develop and deliver units at undergraduate and postgraduate levels within the discipline of Education, in line with the school's national curricula.
- Coordinate, supervise and/or mentor staff; contribute to academic governance of the school, and support accreditation/review of programs.
- Contribute to research excellence through embedding current research in unit development, publishing nationally and internationally, applying for research grants and/or industry consultancies, and supervising higher degree research students.
What We Offer
- The University pursues an excellence agenda with a welcoming and safe environment, supportive of staff development and involvement.
- Total remuneration valued to $202,205 - $222,587 (pro rata) per annum, including salary component $171,352 - $188,772 (pro rata) for Academic Level D, plus employer superannuation contributions and annual leave loading.
- 17% employer superannuation contributions for eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
- Annual leave loading equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks’ salary pro rata, dependent on commencement date.
- Generous perks including flexible work, study leave and various leave provisions; salary packaging available.
How To Apply
- Step 1: Review the Position Description and familiarize yourself with the mission and application process.
- Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button and submit your candidate details, including:
- Resume (maximum 5 pages).
- Responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or online declaration.
- Brief online responses to any pre-screening questions.
- Applications close: 12-OCT-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) where applicable. Applicants must have Australian work rights for permanent/ continuing roles. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship (homeaffairs.gov.au). Your privacy is maintained in accordance with ACU policy:
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📌 Associate Professor (Education)
🏢 Australian Catholic University
📍 Melbourne