Associate Professor – Research, Training

Torrens University Australia

. Provide academic leadership in research and research training .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • AustraliaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates academic leadership in research and research training, with a strong focus on developing research partnerships and mentoring Early and Mid-Career Researchers. Committed to high-quality learning and teaching, research integrity, and continuous improvement in academic standards.

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PhD Or Equivalent QualificationAcademic Leadership ExperienceResearch AchievementMentoring Early And Mid-Career ResearchersKnowledge Of Research Integrity

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Hard Skills

Research TrainingResearch PartnershipsHigh-Quality Research OutputsExternal Research IncomePolicy ContributionGovernanceQuality ImprovementCourse And Assessment QualityContinuous ImprovementDigital Literacy

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationInterpersonal CommunicationCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Discipline-Specific TechnologiesLearning Technologies

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationResearch IntegrityAustralian Code For The Responsible Conduct Of ResearchHuman Research EthicsTertiary Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide academic leadership in research and research training
Contribute to the University’s research profile, HDR experience and academic capability
Demonstrate sustained excellence and leadership across at least two academic pillars, including Research and Innovation or Learning, Teaching and Scholarship
Act as a role model and ambassador for Torrens University Australia
Lead and contribute to high-quality research and research training while maintaining research integrity and compliance
Attract, supervise and support HDR students, including as a Principal Supervisor
Lead or co-lead research projects, funding submissions, research partnerships and high-quality research outputs
Mentor Early and Mid-Career Researchers, develop research teams and build capability across Research Centres and Verticals
Contribute to teaching, learning, scholarship, course and assessment quality, academic standards and continuous improvement
Build relationships with industry, government, professional bodies and the wider community
Provide academic leadership through collaboration, committees, communities of practice, governance and participation in University life
Promote innovation, collaboration, inclusion and high performance while supporting junior academic staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD or equivalent qualification, with qualifications appropriate to the discipline and level of teaching
Substantial academic leadership experience in a tertiary education environment, including contribution to policy, governance, quality improvement or institutional initiatives
Strong record of research achievement, including external research income, high-quality research outputs and engagement with relevant national or international research communities
Experience attracting and supervising HDR students, developing research capability and mentoring Early and Mid-Career Researchers
Demonstrated ability to develop research partnerships and engage effectively with industry, government, professional bodies and other external stakeholders
Knowledge of research integrity, the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, human research ethics and relevant higher education regulatory standards
Commitment to high-quality learning and teaching, scholarship, student support and continuous improvement, where relevant to the appointment pathway
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work respectfully and effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
Strong digital literacy, including the ability to use discipline-specific technologies and learning technologies as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Study free in a course/degree related to your position
Access to internal opportunities with support to learn, grow and move across the organisation
Purpose-driven workplace that values community, collaboration and innovation
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development and career progression opportunities
Inclusive workplace
Reasonable adjustment support during the recruitment process