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