We are seeking a visionary academic leader to spearhead the future of education at our institution.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity for a professorial academic to shape the educational landscape through both scholarship and practice.
The successful candidate will be responsible for curating the Human Learning Evidence Base, leading and undertaking action research across three core fields, driving research-enabled systems development, leading research teams and securing funding, collaborating strategically with leadership and educators, collaborating with key stakeholders to design evidence-informed learning experiences, and disseminating research and building institutional reputation.
Agentic AI and Learning Modalities
You will play a foundational role in curating the research base that informs our developed Agentic AI system - an AI environment designed to support students and teachers symbiotically.
The system draws from validated research on how humans learn, including learning modality clustering, influences on learning, and evidence-based strategies for self-regulation, cognitive scaffolding, and formative feedback.
Challenge-Based Learning
You will lead the design and undertaking of research into these challenges - exploring how students learn through inquiry, collaboration, and public contribution.
Peer-to-Peer Learning and Feedback
You will advance research-informed peer learning strategies that enable students to give and receive meaningful peer feedback; collaborate in reciprocal learning communities, and gain graduate capabilities such as evaluative judgement, critical thinking, and collaborative responsibility.
Benefits:
* Foster a culture of innovation and excellence in teaching and learning.
* Collaborate with renowned researchers and academics to drive research forward.
* Pursue opportunities for research-led teaching and professional engagement.
* Access world-class facilities and resources.