Position description
Associate Professor (Education-focused)
Position number
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Department/Unit
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Faculty/Division
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Classification (salary rates)
Academic Level D
Employment type
Full time (1.0) or part time fraction (eg. 0.6)
Work location
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Position purpose
Education-focused staff at Monash are an elite category of the academy who focus on and contribute to the
innovation of education and leading the design and delivery of education at the University. The Associate
Professor (Education-focused) is expected to make a significant contribution to all activities within their faculty
and exhibit national or international leadership in educational practice and design.
This position reports to [insert reporting line/s details] and is based at [insert location], however is/may be
required to attend other campuses.
Organisational context
Monash University is an energetic and dynamic university committed to quality education, outstanding
research and international engagement. A member of Australia’s Group of Eight research intensive
universities, it seeks to improve the human condition and is committed to a sustainable future. Monash has six
campuses in Victoria, a campus in Malaysia, a campus in South Africa, a centre in Prato, Italy, and numerous
international partnerships and cooperative ventures. Monash has over 63,000 equivalent full-time students
spread across its Australian and off-shore campuses, and over 7,200 full time equivalent staff. Almost 3,000 of
these staff members are academic staff.
Faculty: [Provide a brief overview of the faculty/division/department and the organisational work unit including,
a description of the unit’s key objectives in 1–2 paragraphs. Insert a link to your faculty/division/ department
web site for further information.]
www.monash.edu
Key result areas and responsibility
This position is a Level D education-focused academic. Level D education-focused academics will engage in
high-quality educational scholarship and/or play a leadership role in educational innovation, curriculum design
and review. S/he will make an outstanding contribution inside and outside of the University, and in engagement
with the community and profession, especially in areas related to teaching and learning.
Some of the duties of a Level D education-focused academic may include:
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the preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars;
course material and resource development;
marking and assessment;
consultation with students;
playing a leadership role in curriculum design and review at school or faculty level;
leading a large interdisciplinary area, field of study or academic program;
engaging in collaborative design or implementation of cross-faculty, cross-campus or team taught units,
courses or projects;
undertaking and contributing to a range of activities that contribute to educational innovation, review,
impact evaluation and research at faculty and institutional level;
building capacity in learning and teaching in other academics within the faculty and University more
broadly;
collaborating with groups external to the University on teaching and learning practice and design;
high-level administrative functions; and
attendance at departmental, school and faculty meetings and a major role in planning and committee
work.
Research and scholarship for a Level D education-focused academic may include demonstrated evidence of
national impact through:
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a well-regarded and sustained record of publication in educational or disciplinary research in high-quality
national or international peer-reviewed outlets;
attracting external funding to undertake projects that enhance student or staff learning and teaching
outcomes;
presentations on educational practice and design at national or international conferences and forums;
contributing to the development of educational policy at national or international level; and/or
demonstrating change in teaching practice at national or international level, including improved
pedagogies.
Key selection criteria
Essential
1. Advanced qualifications and/or recognised significant experience in the relevant discipline area. A
position at this level will normally require a doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing
2. Demonstrated academic excellence which may be evidenced by: an outstanding contribution to teaching
and/or research and/or the profession; and national recognition for achieving improved or consistently
excellent student outcomes for the design, implementation and review of educational innovations,
educational leadership, and for educational or disciplinary research;
3. High-level interpersonal skills and proven ability to establish a good working relationship with colleagues
and students and to develop and maintain strong professional links with relevant industry and the
community;
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4. Proven experience mentoring and supervising postgraduate and HDR students and proven ability to
lead, manage, mentor and develop staff;
5. Demonstrated excellence in teaching into the discipline area and beyond (i.e. through evaluations,
innovation in delivery and through curriculum development);
6. Proven ability, commitment and passion for engaging in scholarly/research activities, taking a leadership
role where appropriate; and
7. Strong scholarship/research record nationally as evidenced by the securing of external funding, an
excellent publication record and invited conference contributions.
Desirable
1. Evidence of participation and high-quality contribution to school, faculty and University committees.
Other job related information
[Provide additional information on any unusual demands or advantages related to the position, important
information that a potential applicant needs to know prior to applying. This information could include:
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Travel (eg. to other campuses of the University)
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Shift work, overtime and out of hours work (including evenings, weekends and public holidays
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On-call (including rostered on-call requirements)
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Peak periods of work during which the taking of leave may be restricted
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Possession of a current Victorian driver’s license
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Legal compliance
Ensure you are aware of and adhere to legislation and University policy relevant to the duties undertaken,
including:
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Equal Employment Opportunity, supporting equity and fairness
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Occupational Health and Safety, supporting a safe workplace
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Conflict of Interest (including Conflict of Interest in Research)
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Paid Outside Work
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Privacy
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Research Conduct
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Staff/Student Relationships
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