Associate Professor (Research & Training)

Torrens University Australia Limited; South Australia; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study free in related course/degree

Internal opportunities for career move

Purpose-driven workplace

Job summary

Torrens University Australia Limited is seeking an Associate Professor in Research and Training to provide academic leadership in research and research training. The role requires sustained excellence across two pillars, with Research/Innovation or Learning, Teaching and Scholarship as a core area.

Permanent full-time with remote work option based in South Australia. The appointee will mentor HDR students, lead research projects and engage with industry and government to advance Torrens’

Qualifications

• Proven record of research leadership and academic contribution.
• Experience supervising HDR students and leading research capability.
• Strong communication and collaboration across diverse university communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to high-quality research and research training, ensuring integrity and compliance.
• Attract, supervise and support HDR students, including as Principal Supervisor.
• Lead or co-lead research projects, funding submissions, partnerships and outputs.
• Mentor ECRs and build capability across Research Centres and Verticals.
• Contribute to teaching, learning, scholarship, course and assessment quality and standards.
• Build relationships with industry, government and external stakeholders.
• Provide academic leadership through committees and governance.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and high performance.

Skills

Academic leadership

Research achievement

HDR supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Digital literacy

Communication

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Who we are?

At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities - and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams. Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative, and courageous - with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration, and innovation, where people love what they do.

What’s the job?

The Associate Professor in Research and Training provides academic leadership in research and research training, contributing to the University’s research profile, HDR experience and academic capability. The role is expected to demonstrate sustained excellence and leadership across at least two academic pillars, with Research and Innovation or Learning, Teaching and Scholarship forming one of those areas. As a member of the Professoriate, you will act as a role model and ambassador for Torrens University Australia, make a sustained contribution across the relevant discipline and vertical, and support the University to deliver its strategic objectives. This is a permanent full-time position, with the location able to be based remotely in South Australia.

Principle accountabilities

• Lead and contribute to high-quality research and research training, maintaining research integrity and compliance with relevant regulatory and institutional requirements.
• Attract, supervise and support HDR students, including as a Principal Supervisor, and contribute to the supervisor community of practice.
• Lead or co-lead research projects, funding submissions, research partnerships and high-quality research outputs that strengthen impact and influence.
• Mentor Early and Mid-Career Researchers, develop research teams and build capability across Research Centres and Verticals.
• Contribute to teaching, learning, scholarship, course and assessment quality, academic standards and continuous improvement, as appropriate to the appointment pathway.
• Build productive relationships with industry, government, professional bodies and the wider community to advance research, professional practice and external engagement.
• Provide academic leadership through collaboration, committees, communities of practice, governance and participation in the broader life of the University.
• Lead and promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, inclusion and high performance, while supporting the development of more junior academic staff.

Who you are?

• You are an established academic leader with a strong regional and national reputation in your discipline. You bring a record of research achievement, research training leadership and academic contribution, together with the ability to work collaboratively across a diverse university community.
• A PhD or equivalent qualification, with qualifications appropriate to the discipline and level of teaching.
• Substantial academic leadership experience in a tertiary education environment, including contribution to policy, governance, quality improvement or institutional initiatives.
• A strong record of research achievement, including external research income, high-quality research outputs and engagement with relevant national or international research communities.
• Experience attracting and supervising HDR students, developing research capability and mentoring Early and Mid-Career Researchers.
• Demonstrated ability to develop research partnerships and engage effectively with industry, government, professional bodies and other external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of research integrity, the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, human research ethics and relevant higher education regulatory standards.
• A commitment to high-quality learning and teaching, scholarship, student support and continuous improvement, where relevant to the appointment pathway.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work respectfully and effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Strong digital literacy, including the ability to use discipline-specific technologies and learning technologies as required.

Why join us?

Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find opportunities for professional development and career progression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

What we offer?

• Study free in a course/degree related to your position
• Access to internal opportunities - be supported to learn, grow and move across the organisation
• A purpose-driven workplace that values community, collaboration and innovation

Hiring process

We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward.

Should you have accessibility requirements or needs please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier free application process as we have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you through the recruitment process.

Applications close: 9 December 2026

Job reference: R31174

About Us

As the country’s newest and fastest- growing university, Torrens University Australia brings a fresh approach to higher education. Working with us is all about working alongside over 2000 professionals passionate about career and purpose. Our staff across our campuses and head office are united by our central ethos to Be Good – by committing to a better way of doing business. We embrace diversity and inclusion of our staff and are committed to the attraction, retention and development of all people and support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation and gender identification.

https://www.torrens.edu.au/about/careers-with-us