Campus Location: North Sydney, Australia | Strathfield, Australia | Brisbane, Australia | Melbourne, Australia

Job No: APTAV108868#003

• Lead and contribute to the Institute for Learning Sciences &Teacher Education research and engagement profiles.
• ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions.
• Full-time, continuing role at our Brisbane, North Sydney, Strathfield or Melbourne campus with some hybrid flexibility.

About the role:

Operating within Institute for Learning Sciences & Teacher Education, the Associate Professor/ Professor of Education Data and Evidence will be accountable to the Director of ILSTE and work in close collaboration with the NSE and other academic and professional staff across the university. The Professor will be expected to lead and contribute to the Institute's research and engagement profiles. In addition to producing high quality research and providing research leadership, including attracting HDR students and competitive grants, the Professor will play an important role in advancing research excellence including contributing to research-based teaching as required. The role incorporates working with industry, government and other relevant stakeholders to grow opportunities for partnership work and engagement with external stakeholders on key issues relevant to data, evidence and technology such as GenAI. Furthermore, the Professor will strategically develop and promote ILSTE and the Faculty of Education and Arts in alignment with the University's Mission and Strategic Plans.

For full position details, refer to the position description

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Greg Thompson, Director, Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education at: greg.thompson@acu.edu.au

What we offer:

• The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
• Total remuneration valued to $202,272 - $222,654 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $171,352 - $188,772 (pro rata) pa (Associate Professor - Academic Level D), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading or total remuneration valued to $260,037 - $260,037 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $220,723 - $220,723 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level E Increment 1), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.The level of appointment will be determined based on the level of experience, skills and capability of the successful candidate.
• 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
• Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
• As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process

Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

• Resume.
• Recommended responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
• Brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

Applications close: 08-JUN-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

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ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.