Overview
Organisation/Company CURTIN UNIVERSITY
Location: Curtin Bentley Campus (Boorloo, Perth), Australia
Job type: Full-time, Continuing | Permanent
Research Fields: Educational sciences; Psychological sciences
Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4); First Stage Researcher (R1)
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Offer Description
- Salary: $173,635 - $223,135 (ALD-ALE) + 17% super
- Full-time, Permanent Teaching & Research Position based at Bentley campus
- Flexible working arrangements, excellent leave entitlements & more
Full-time Continuing | Curtin Bentley Campus (Boorloo, Perth)
Lead Transformation in Human Learning and Innovation
Curtin University is a global leader in education, research and engagement. The Faculty of Humanities sits at the forefront of transformation, bringing together educators, researchers, and industry partners to reimagine what learning can be.
About the Role
This is a continuing teaching and research appointment within Curtin’s Faculty of Humanities. The successful candidate will join the University as a professorial academic leader, with the opportunity to shape the future of education through both scholarship and practice.
For at least the first three years, the appointee will lead and undertake a dynamic program of action research, centred on the curation and application of high-quality, evidence-based research from psychology, neuroscience, and education. The program of action research will be based on three priority areas:
- Agentic AI and Learning Modalities
- Challenge-Based Learning
- Peer-to-Peer Learning and Feedback
This work will inform two of Curtin’s flagship initiatives: a developed Agentic AI System and Challenge Learning Program. You will apply research to shape learning experiences that are scalable, inclusive, high-impact, and grounded in how humans learn.
At the conclusion of the three years, the role will continue as a professorial teaching and research position, contributing to the Faculty of Humanities through sustained research leadership, curriculum innovation, and high-quality teaching.
Reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor, the appointment offers an opportunity to lead thought and systems innovation at Curtin and to embed learning science into digital tools, curriculum frameworks, and teaching practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Curate the Human Learning Evidence Base
- Lead and Undertake Action Research across three core fields
- Drive Research-Enabled Systems Development
- Lead Research Teams and Secure Funding
- Collaborate Strategically with Leadership and Educators
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to design evidence-informed learning experiences
- Disseminate Research and Build Institutional Reputation
Focus Areas
Agentic AI and Learning Modalities
Lead the research base that informs Curtin’s developed Agentic AI system, drawing on learning science, modality clustering, self-regulation, cognitive scaffolding, and formative feedback.
Challenge-Based Learning
Lead research into cross-disciplinary, challenge-based units delivered via Curtin’s Futures Platforms, exploring how students learn through inquiry, collaboration, and public contribution.
Peer-to-Peer Learning and Feedback
Advance research-informed peer learning strategies, reciprocal learning communities, and graduate capabilities such as evaluative judgement and critical thinking.
What We’re Looking For
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- Doctoral qualification in Education, Learning Sciences, Educational Psychology, Cognitive Science, or related field
- Internationally recognised research excellence in at least one of the three core focus areas
- Sustained track record of competitive research funding and project delivery
- Expertise in action-based, design-based, or implementation science related to learning and teaching
- Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods
- Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and mentor emerging scholars
- Deep understanding of translating research to scalable, high-impact educational practices
- Outstanding communication skills with diverse stakeholders
- Commitment to inclusive, ethical, and equity-enhancing educational innovation
- Familiarity with large-scale AI or learning analytics systems
- Experience working with digital development teams
- Experience co-designing curriculum or assessment frameworks with students or external partners
- Knowledge of TEQSA and AQF frameworks for curriculum and assessment design
- Experience in challenge-based, project-based, or experiential education
- Background in peer learning design or educational technology for feedback systems
Role Requirements
Permanent work rights in Australia; successful applicants subject to National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.
Your New Team: About the Faculty of Humanities
Curtin’s Faculty of Humanities includes three schools:
- School of Education — preparation of educators and educational leaders
- School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry — creativity, critical thinking, job-readiness
- School of Design and the Built Environment — sustainable design and practice
Driving Strategic Impact through Futures Platforms
This role aligns with the Faculty’s Futures Platforms: Learning Futures, Global Futures, Sustainable Futures, Indigenous Futures. You will contribute to both Learning Futures and Global Futures Platforms, embedding human-centered, evidence-informed learning across Curtin’s education ecosystem.
More information: Curtin Research Humanities page
About Curtin University
Curtin values diversity and inclusion. We invite applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ communities, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith. Diversity information: staff diversity page.
What We Offer You
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, the Bentley campus offers amenities and benefits including versatile work options, generous leave, salary packaging, health services, and discounts. See the benefits page for details.
Join Us
To apply, submit the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining interest and addressing the selection criteria
Applications close: Sunday 19 October 2025.
Disclaimer: The University reserves the right to withdraw or not appoint at any time. Late applications may not be considered. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Curtin reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process or to appoint by invitation at any time.
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📌 Human Learning Research Fellow (ALD/ALE) - Faculty of Humanities
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