"Associate Professor / Professor in Interior Design"

Associate Professor / Professor in Interior Design

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• $168,152 to $185,264
• Ongoing, full-time
• Gardens Point (hybrid option available)
• Reference number: 25185
• Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
• Remuneration: AUD$198,994 to AUD$219,245 (LEVD) OR AUD$256,348 pa (LEVE); (inclusive AUD$168,152 to AUD$185,264 (LEVD) salary p.a. OR AUD$216,617 (LEVE) salary p.a.; 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Gardens Point (hybrid option available)
• Open to: In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Associate Professor / Professor in Interior Design to join School of Architecture and Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering.

The Associate Professor/Professor in Interior Design plays a pivotal role in the delivery of the school’s flagship courses, including leading curriculum development and renewal of postgraduate programs in the Interior Design discipline. Importantly, the successful candidate will be expected to lead innovative teaching collaborations and inspire students to engage with design challenges from both theoretical and community-centric perspectives. This position requires a demonstrated track record of excellence in research, quality teaching practice, academic leadership and an extensive collaborative network. The successful candidate will be internationally recognised for outstanding research contributions and have a reputation as a thought leader who shapes future collaboration and innovation. They will also demonstrate capabilities in mentoring early career academic staff and leading dynamic research environments.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The School of Architecture and Built Environment delivers programs, knowledge and technical skills focused on designing, planning, constructing, and managing the built environment sustainably. The School combines complementary disciplinary strengths in architecture and the built environment with education and research in partnership with industry to solve real-world problems. We offer many courses in the School, including the Bachelor of Architectural Design and Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) with undergraduate majors in Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Urban and Regional Planning. We also deliver courses in Architecture and Project Management at postgraduate levels. Most of our courses across the School are professionally accredited and must maintain high standards in learning, teaching and research.

What you need to succeed

1. Completion of a doctoral qualification or equivalent experience in Interior Design. Evidence of real world impact in interior design will be highly regarded.
2. Record of outstanding research leadership in the field of interior design, and built environment, including an internationally recognised track record of external grants and impactful research outputs.
3. Demonstrated track record in high-quality teaching within the architectural disciplines (interior, architecture, landscape) including an ability to develop scholarly and innovative approaches to teaching and learning and a demonstrated capacity to teach into studio orientated classes.
4. Demonstrated strategic approach, as well as the ability to be adaptive and future-focused to position QUT at the forefront of interior design education and research
5. Excellent track record of Higher Education teaching (e.g. evidence of high level of student satisfaction).
6. Proven ability in staff management and a demonstrated ability to motivate and lead colleagues to grow and work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team, managing existing resources to maximum effect while building capacity for the future
7. Track record of engagement and collaborations with industry, government, and community

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.

Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

Belong at QUT

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.

Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below.

View the job details at: https://qut.nga.net.au/?jati=057942A6-2784-15A5-ED78-E3D57E3CB7B3

For further information on the position, please view the Position Description accessible here: https://qut.nga.net.au/publicfiles/qut/jobs/81E0F65E-1372-6C97-8EB2-E3BEE8978B5C/25185%20-%20Professor%20of%20Interior%20Design%20PD_1.pdf

Job opens: 06-May-2025

Applications Close: at 11.30pm