Associate Professor
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Job Summary
Overview:
Full-time
Continuing position
Salary Academic Level D ($170080 - $187373) 17% Superannuation
Based at the Bundoora campus but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About You
RMITs School of Education is looking for an Associate Professor (Level D) to take a genuine leadership role across teaching research and industry engagementparticularly within teacher education and professional experience. A dedicated discipline area in STEM is desirable but not compulsory. This is not a passive academic role. Youll be expected to drive program quality lift research performance and shape the future direction of the disciplineinternally and externally.
What youll actually do
Lead program excellence
Drive innovation in teacher education programs elevate academic standards and embed student-centred learning design.Build and lead research impact
Develop and scale high-performing research teams publish in quality outlets and secure external funding.Shape strategy and direction
Play a key role in School and College planning influencing decisions that matter.Develop people
Mentor academic staff and supervise HDR candidates to lift overall research and teaching capability.Engage beyond the University
Strengthen partnerships with industry community and professional bodies to ensure relevance and impact.
To be successful in this position youll have/ youll have as a minimum:
A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
A 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
The ability to operate as a leader not just a contributor
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Portfolio
The School of Education is one school within the College of Design and Social Context and offers undergraduate and postgraduate studies in education pre-service teacher education early childhood education educational research professional learning and short courses.
The school is committed to teaching research and engagement that improves the quality of education work and life for people and systems in formal and informal settings. Collaborating with a variety of partners we strive to co-create teaching learning and professional development experiences that are engaging industry responsive and evidence informed.
ToApply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the Apply link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Associate Dean Learning & Teaching Bernie Walker-Gibbs via email
Position Description can be found here
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Applications Close:
4 May 2026 11.59 pmRMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed tobeinga child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
In line with RMIT Universitys commitment to a safe respectful and inclusive environment from 1 January 2026 the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a genderbased violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant preemployment background checks including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMITs safety obligations.
At RMIT we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements please contact Dani via or visit our Careers page for more contact information - are a Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant.
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