Campus Location: Brisbane, Australia
Job No: APTAV105067#013
- Publish high-quality research to strengthen ACU's reputation as a sector leader in education and teacher education
- Focus on data analytics and the use of quantitative methods related to teacher preparation, teaching effectiveness and change
- Full time, fixed term role (5 years), based at the Brisbane campus
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.
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.
About the Faculty Of Education and Arts:
The Faculty of Education and Arts comprises the National School of Education, the National School of Arts and two vibrant, multidisciplinary research institutes: the Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education and the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Faculty is recognised nationally and internationally as a leader in teacher education and for its rapidly rising profile in the humanities and social sciences, especially in the disciplines of history, politics and sociology. The Faculty is home to a lively, multicultural community of more than 12,000 students and offers an engaging program of teaching and research for students and staff. Through its research collaborations, student exchange programs and community engagement initiatives, the Faculty also has strong connections with international universities and an array of government, not-for-profit and private organisations.
About Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education:
The Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education (ILSTE) is a national research institute hosting a team of eminent researchers and international scholars undertaking nationally-funded research studies with a range of industry-funded partners. Our research draws on both qualitative and quantitative methodologies and includes large-scale, longitudinal studies and meta-analyses. A priority focus is on research relating to policy and practice. ILSTE's research focuses on 21st Century learning, student diversity, innovation and engagement across eight areas of research concentration. For further information about the Institute visit https://www.acu.edu.au/research/our-research-institutes/institute-for-learning-sciences-and-teacher-education
About the role:
The Professor in Quantitative Analysis will be an outstanding scholar of significant international standing in the fields of data analytics and the use of quantitative methods related to teacher preparation, teaching effectiveness and change. The incumbent will publish high-quality research in leading international outlets that strengthens ACU's research reputation and positions the university as a sector leader in the discipline of education and teacher education specifically.
More specifically the role entails:
- Contributing to the research life of the Institute through leading collaborative grant applications, enhancing research partnerships, participating in research seminars and attending conferences to disseminate the outcomes of their research.
- Attracting and supervising Higher Degree Research students and advising on the development of research-related teaching initiatives consistent with the expectations of the duties of a Professor.
- Providing strong and collaborative local leadership of research in Learning Sciences and grow international and national partnerships in consultation with the Institute Director.
- Actively contributing to the intellectual and collegial life of the Institute, the Faculty of Education and Arts and the university.
You will need to have:
- A PhD in a related discipline such as statistics, education, policy, medical research.
- A sustained outstanding track record of research achievement including in aligned disciplines such as statistics, education, policy or medical research; as evidenced by high quality publications in leading international journals and in prestigious international publishing houses.
- Demonstrated ability to work individually, in interdisciplinary research teams and in industry partnerships to deliver shared goals and meet deadlines.
- Success in securing and completing national competitive research grants and external research consultancies that show methodological strength and that advance the field.
- A successful track record of early career researcher supervision and contribute to higher degree research student supervision through to completion.
- Demonstrated success in the leadership of a research team or academic administrative unit.
- Demonstrated ability to engage a wide public audience and promote the University's strength in the related disciplines of teacher education and policy and assessment.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).
The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
How to Apply:
Obtain the Position Description from the website. Applicants are expected to address all selection criteria listed in the position description and outline how they would support the mission of the university. To apply for this role click the 'View Position Description and Apply' buttons above or below. Visit Hints and Tips on how to apply.
Total remuneration valued to $226,319 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $191,242 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level E), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
General enquiries can be sent to Professor Claire Wyatt-Smith, Director, Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education at: claire.wyatt-smith@acu.edu.au
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ACU is committed to diversity and social inclusion in its employment practices. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups are encouraged.
Advertised: 06-APR-2022
Applications close: 05-MAY-2022 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time