Professor in Education

Reference no:497074
Work type:Continuing - Full Time
Location:Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga, Other
Categories:Academic - Research Only/Fellowship, Academic - Leadership

• Bring your passion to a leadership role
• Opportunity to advance your research career 
• Beautiful regional locations within NSW, Australia

The Role

• Continuing, Full Time
• Level E - $202,477 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga or by negotiation (relocation allowance offered)

As Professor in Education, you will provide significant leadership through education research and contribute to the administration and strategic planning of the School, Faculty and University. This position will play a pivotal role in the further development of rural and regional education and research at Charles Sturt University.

The successful applicant will be expected to drive the further development and enhancement of the University’s research profile in the School and beyond. Duties in this area will include: supervising doctoral students, mentoring early career staff, attracting research grants and contributing high quality research outputs of both national and international standing.

To be successful you will have:

• A doctoral qualification in a relevant field
• A record of significant research achievement
• Significant knowledge and understanding with the education discipline gained through industry and / or scholarly activities
• Capacity to utilise and embrace current and emerging technologies to achieve work objectives
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership and building people capability in major academic units and/or activities.

Application Requirements

Applicants are expected to apply online and address the selection criteria in the position description. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us .

About Us

Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive contribution to the world.

The Faculty of Arts and Education is one of three Faculties within the University. Eight Schools and Centres offer a diversity of courses in education, communication, creative industries, social work and human services, library and information studies, theology, humanities, Indigenous Australian studies and Islamic studies.

With approximately 9,000 online students and 3,000 on campus students, the Faculty is an innovator in online and blended learning modes. Over 200 academic staff deliver distinctive courses and are supported by a skilled team of professional staff. On-campus courses are delivered at the University’s Wagga Wagga, Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, and Port Macquarie campuses, and at other locations including Sydney and Canberra.

Academic staff within the Faculty undertake high quality, impactful research that engages with governments and professional organisations, nationally, internationally and in regional communities, ensuring excellent supervision for Higher Degree Research students. 

The School of Education (located on the Albury-Wodonga, Wagga Wagga, Bathurst and Port Macquarie campuses) delivers dynamic, imaginative, creative, and rigorous education to create a community of best practices for the future of education.

We also have a strong reputation for research in many fields relating to regional and rural early childhood education, teacher education, the general field of education, and professional learning.

Charles Sturt University offers a great work-life balance, professional development opportunities and generous financial benefits.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice Citation and our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award. Charles Sturt is also a participating member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further Information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Associate Professor Will Letts | Head, School of Education | email [email protected] | Ph: 02 6338 4908

Associate Professor Jennifer Munday | Associate Head, Research and External Engagement | [email protected] | Ph: 02 6051 9412

Closing Date: 11pm,  Wednesday 14 February 2024 

Advertised: 17 Jan 2024 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 14 Feb 2024 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time