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Campus Location: North Sydney, Australia | Strathfield, Australia | Brisbane, Australia | Melbourne, Australia Job No: APTAV129117#008 Continuing, full-time role of Professor in Education/Arts with a three (3) year, part-time (0.5 FTE) leadership assignment as Associate Dean, Partnerships and Innovation. Provide strategic academic leadership to strengthen external relationships. Join a nationally and internationally recognised leader in teacher education. ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions. About The Role Operating within the Faculty of Education And Arts, the Associate Dean, Partnerships and Innovation provides strategic academic leadership to strengthen relationships with school systems (Catholic, independent, public), government agencies, and industry partners, while driving business development and product innovation. The role ensures alignment with jurisdictional priorities and national strategies, fosters partnerships that enhance the faculty''s reputation and reach nationally and internationally. The role is responsible for delivering against agreed Faculty education sector and industry partnership priorities, driving the collaborative development of new products related to award and non-award courses and research, to develop mutually determined outcomes. An important component of the role will be to broker and support cross-university partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, supporting faculty colleagues across schools, institutes and centres to develop sustained partnerships to advance the faculty''s research, teaching and commercialisation agendas. This opportunity comprises a temporary part-time (0.5 FTE) academic assignment of Associate Dean, Partnerships and Innovation for a period of three (3) years, renewable based on performance and underpinned by a continuing academic E level appointment, dependent on the experience, expertise and capability of the successful candidate. The incumbent will be expected to engage in teaching within their discipline. Contact General enquiries can be sent to Jenna Milligan, Executive Officer, Faculty of Education & Arts at: [email protected] 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 $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 assignment of Associate Dean, Partnerships and Innovation provides attracts a higher duties allowance of $20,000 per annum (pro rata). 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 Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process. 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: 12-APR-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU''s compliance requirements. This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only). Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au) Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] to discuss your requirements in confidence. About ACU Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome. ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU. As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU''s mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them. ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website. Learn more about Athena Swan #J-18808-Ljbffr