Associate Professor/Professor of Education Data and Evidence

About the role:

Operating within Institute for Learning Sciences & Teacher Education, the Associate Professor/Professor of Education Data and Evidence will be accountable to the Director of ILSTE and work in close collaboration with the NSE and other academic and professional staff across the university. The Professor will be expected to lead and contribute to the Institute's research and engagement profiles. In addition to producing high quality research and providing research leadership, including attracting HDR students and competitive grants, the Professor will play an important role in advancing research excellence including contributing to research-based teaching as required. The role incorporates working with industry, government and other relevant stakeholders to grow opportunities for partnership work and engagement with external stakeholders on key issues relevant to data, evidence and technology such as GenAI. Furthermore, the Professor will strategically develop and promote ILSTE and the Faculty of Education and Arts in alignment with the University's Mission and Strategic Plans.

For full position details, refer to the position description.

What we offer:

• Total remuneration valued to $202,272 - $222,654 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $171,352 - $188,772 (pro rata) pa (Associate Professor - Academic Level D), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading or total remuneration valued to $260,037 - $260,037 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $220,723 - $220,723 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level E Increment 1), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. The level of appointment will be determined based on the level of experience, skills and capability of the successful candidate.
• 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.
• Recommended 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.

Applications close: 22-MAY-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time