Lead Professor: AI, Cybersecurity & Digital Innovation

University of Newcastle Employees, Location, Alumni; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

17% superannuation

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Newcastle Australia invites applications for a full-time Professor to lead a major capability build in Computing and Information Technology. This senior role requires advancing research, education, and external engagement within a School investing in future-focused capability.

You will build a distinctive area of strength, shape growth, and position the university as a leader in applied computing and digital innovation, while mentoring emerging academics and expanding

Qualifications

• Proven track record in research leadership within computing and IT.
• Experience in securing competitive research funding and external engagement.
• Ability to mentor and grow research capability across a School.

Responsibilities

• Lead a major capability build in Computing and Information Technology.
• Shape an ambitious research and education agenda with external engagement.
• Mentor academics, build interdisciplinary collaborations and drive innovation.

Job description

The University of Newcastle Australia invites applications for a full-time Professor to lead a major capability build in Computing and Information Technology. This senior role requires advancing research, education, and external engagement within a School investing in future-focused capability.

You will build a distinctive area of strength, shape growth, and position the university as a leader in applied computing and digital innovation, while mentoring emerging academics and expanding