"Associate Professor"

Job TitleAssociate ProfessorFaculty / School / UnitTD SchoolJob SummaryThe Transdisciplinary School (TD) is the home of the internationally acclaimed Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation degree and transdisciplinary education and research at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).

Transdisciplinary thinking builds bridges between fields of study and expertise. We integrate different perspectives, data, information, concepts, techniques and theories from multiple disciplines.

Our students, researchers and partners are better placed to address the most pressing challenges of our times. 

Detailed DescriptionAbout the role

We are recruiting an Associate Professor to contribute to the learning, teaching and engagement activities within the TD school.

As a leader and experienced educator, you will design and develop innovative learning programs and contribute to the delivery of the School’s research agenda, while proactively engaging with industry professionals.

About You

You have demonstrated leadership qualities and proven higher education teaching capabilities in developing innovative experiences in transdisciplinary learning. You have strong industry connections with a proven record of collaboration.  To be successful, you will also ideally have the following attributes:

• A PhD in related domain with knowledge of transdisciplinary educational industry practice.

• Strong research publication track record

• Ability to secure competitive research grants

For the full list of selection criteria, please download the attached Position Statement from the document section below!

Remuneration/SalaryBase Salary Range: $175,059 to $191,905 pa (Level D)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

The position is full-time and will be made on a continuing basis.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

How to ApplyPlease include the following in your application:

• A cover letter stating your motivation for applying for this position and addressing the selection criteria the following four (4) selection criteria 

1. Demonstrated capacity in leading educational development, with strong higher education teaching achievements and demonstrated capabilities in developing innovative experiences in transdisciplinary learning. 

2. Experience in teaching more than one of the following areas: Transdisciplinary practices and method, complexity, sustainability, ecosystems and networks, frame creation, technology and innovation, and futures.  

3. A strong track record of scholarship and excellence in research, relative to opportunity and a history of successful competitive external funding and successful PhD supervision.

4. Completion of PhD in a related domain with a knowledge of transdisciplinary educational and industry practice.

• A copy of your resume 

For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. If you are a current UTS staff member, for help on how to apply through NEO please click here.

UTS is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce and we encourage applicants where relevant to include a relative to opportunity or career disruption/break statement within their CV.

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes the reference number IRC285025 and your name.

General enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to Marie Hetherington in the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au.

Closing Date:  Wednesday, 3rd July 2024 at 23.59pm (AEST)

We welcome international applicants!

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We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.