"Associate Dean (Research) - Associate Professor/Professor"

• Provide strategic research leadership as a member of the National Faculty Executive Team, for ACU's large and dynamic Faculty of Theology & Philosophy
• Join a mission-driven, world-class faculty (QS Ranked 22nd globally/1st in Australia in Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies) in educating the next generation of theologians, philosophers and religious educators
• Full time continuing academic (Associate Professor/Professor) role in The School of Theology or Philosophy, with one renewable 3-year term as Associate Dean (Research)
• ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions
• Preferably based at our North Sydney or Strathfield campus, with some hybrid flexibility

About the role:

Operating within The Faculty of Theology & Philosophy, the Associate Dean (Research) supports the Executive Dean and faculty executive team to provide high-level academic leadership across the faculty's two Schools, and its Research Institute and Centres; and will operate in the context of a University-wide research strategy focused on high quality, high impact and innovative research. The position holder will:

• Work with the Executive Dean, National Heads of School and Institute and Centre Directors to set strategic faculty research directions, including planning and implementing strategies to ensure research targets are met and a research-focused culture is nurtured amongst academic staff,
• Maintain their own research program in a relevant Faculty discipline, and
• Develop a cohesive strategy and activities to attract high quality higher degree by research students and ensure timely completions, and to nurture the development of strategic partnerships with international partners and other key external stakeholders.

For full position details about the Associate Dean (Research), refer to the position description.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Richard Colledge, Executive Dean - Faculty of Theology & Philosophy at: richard.colledge@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 (Academic Level D); or; Total remuneration valued to $260,037 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component of $220,723 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level E), plus employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• 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 (maximum 5 pages).
• 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.

For the successful candidate currently based overseas, ACU will provide support for visa sponsorship.

Applications close: 19-JAN-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time