Associate Professor in Education

University of Canberra; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Canberra invites applications for an academic leader to guide Educational Leadership and Educational Management. This role focuses on teaching excellence, impactful research, and professional leadership development across the education sector.

The successful candidate will provide academic leadership, develop innovative curricula, and lead initiatives that strengthen teacher professional learning and engagement with schools and education systems.

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification in Education or related discipline.
• Proven expertise in Educational Leadership and/or Educational Management.
• Strong track record of high-quality teaching and curriculum development in higher education.
• Scholarly publications and demonstrated research impact.
• Proven ability to build partnerships with schools and education systems.
• Demonstrated leadership of academic initiatives and collaborative projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership in educational leadership and educational management.
• Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Maintain an active research program in educational leadership/managment.
• Develop innovative curriculum and learning resources informed by research.
• Lead professional learning initiatives for teachers and school leaders.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and enhance faculty profile.

Skills

Educational leadership

Educational management

Teaching in higher education

Curriculum development

Partnership building

Leadership

Communication

Education

Doctoral qualification in Education

Job description

University of Canberra is more than a university, it’s a community committed to shaping a better world through education, research, and opportunity with a strong commitment to inclusivity and reducing inequalities. Our vibrant campus in Australia’s capital city is a hub of innovation, opportunity and a launchpad for a diverse cohort including first-in-family students and future leaders alike. If you are looking for a career that matters with a welcoming, values based, forward-thinking institution, come build your future with us.

About the role:

With a long-standing reputation for innovation in teacher education, impactful partnerships with schools and education systems, and strong research performance, the Faculty of Education plays a critical role in preparing the next generation of educators and educational leaders.

The Faculty is seeking an outstanding academic leader with expertise in Educational Leadership and/or Educational Management to join our high-performing and nationally recognised Faculty.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced academic to contribute to teaching excellence, research impact, and professional leadership development across the education sector.

The successful candidate will provide academic leadership in educational leadership and educational management while making significant contributions to teaching, research, engagement and professional learning initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide academic leadership in educational leadership and educational management.
• Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Maintain an active and impactful research program in educational leadership and/or educational management.
• Develop innovative curriculum and learning resources informed by contemporary research and practice.
• Lead and contribute to initiatives that strengthen professional learning for teachers, aspiring leaders and school leaders.
• Publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and contribute to the national and international research profile of the Faculty.

About you:

• A doctoral qualification in Education or a closely related discipline.
• Recognised expertise in Educational Leadership and/or Educational Management.
• A strong track record of high-quality teaching and curriculum development in higher education.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement through publications, research impact and professional recognition.
• Demonstrated capacity to build productive partnerships with schools, education systems and professional bodies.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead academic initiatives, programs and collaborative projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits which can be explored on "Work at UC" site which includes:

• Flexible working arrangements and Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Early Childhood Education and Care facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

University of Canberra is a values based organisation and sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodiversity and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

• Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
• The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, the successful candidate will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration.