Associate Professor (Social Work)
Australian Catholic University
Posted 4 days ago
Join a university research ranked in the top 2% worldwide.
Provide outstanding academic leadership in Social Work & make original contributions to research, scholarship and teaching in a multicampus team environment.
A teaching and research academic career pathway.
ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions.
Full time, continuing role based at our Strathfield campus.
About the role:
About the role:
Operating within Social Work (Strathfield), the Associate Professor in Social Work will provide academic leadership in the discipline and make outstanding and original contributions to research, scholarship and teaching in this discipline, as well as enhance the student experience and life. The Associate Professor is also expected to:
• make an outstanding contribution to the governance and collegial life inside and outside the University
• build relationships with external organisations and communities
• provide academic and HDR student supervision
• Provide leadership for the campus and national social work program.
For full position details, refer to the position description. Previous applicants need not reapply.
Contact:
General enquiries can be sent to Michael Reynolds, Deputy Head, School of Allied Health (NSW) - National School of Allied Health 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 $202,205 - $222,587 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $171,352 - $188,772 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level D), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
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 (maximum 5 pages).
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: 03-AUG-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time
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.
Position description:
10608295 Associate Professor 08 April 2025.pdf
About Australian Catholic University
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is both a Catholic University and a public institution within the Australian higher education sector. ACU is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. The University is committed to a strong Catholic ethos and seeks to foster and promote teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and community engagement in the Christian tradition. 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.
The University shares with universities worldwide a commitment to quality in teaching, research and service. It aspires to be a community characterised by free enquiry and academic integrity.
The University chooses to focus on areas of teaching and research that are closely connected with its particular character as a University that is, Catholic, public and national; and spans seven campuses – Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney and Strathfield.
The focus areas are Theology and Philosophy, Health, Education and, the Common Good and Social Justice.
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