• Based in the Teaching Innovation Unit at City West Campus
• Full-time, five (5) year fixed term contract
• Salary range: $142,801 - $157,317 per annum (plus super)

About the Job

The Centre for Change and Complexity in Learning (C3L) is based in the Teaching Innovation Unit. The primary purpose of the C3L is to pursue research that will facilitate and lead to the adoption of innovative education models that meet the needs of the future learner. The vision and mission of the C3L is to explore human and artificial cognition to understand knowledge processes and their impact on society. 

Reporting directly to the Director C3L, the Associate Professor provides research leadership and strategic input for the Teaching Innovation Unit regarding research in learning, education and policy and assists in overseeing the operational processes for the Centre. The role advances the research standing of the C3L through securing competitive grants and industry funding, publishing in high quality journals, initiating and overseeing multiple interdisciplinary research projects and facilitating the translation of research outcomes to University practice.

The Associate Professor will exemplify an outstanding level of performance in the areas of learning analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning and will continue to make major and innovative contributions to research that is recognised nationally and internationally.

Skills and Experience

With a PhD qualification in a relevant discipline such as computer science; artificial intelligence, machine learning; data science or learning analytics, you will be an expert in the field of learning analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning. Demonstrated experience creating and leading high-performing and productive research teams with national and international collaborations, and evidence attracting diversified research income with a sustained track record of research leading to high-quality publications will be important.

A University of Enterprise

The University of South Australia (UniSA) is an innovative, outward-looking institution known for its strong and engaged research and its experientially-based teaching and learning that is conducted in close collaboration with business, industry, government and the professions. Creativity and innovation are at the foundation of everything we do.

Benefits on Offer

At UniSA, we seek to enrich people’s lives through the creation and application of knowledge.  Our staff love to be a part of an organisational culture that promotes a strong commitment to educating professionals, sharing knowledge, and engaging with our communities.

Appointment will be made at the research academic Level D with salary in the range of $142,801 - $157,317 plus superannuation. We offer a range of other benefits and have a family friendly approach to ensure you enjoy a healthy work/life balance.

Lodging your Application

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit https://workingatunisa.nga.net.au/. Please refer to the online application form for which selection criteria you need to address.  Please address your cover letter to Bernie Dyer, Senior Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process contact Bernie on +618 8302 1777 or via email to recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 1762.

Applications close: 11:30 pm Sunday 16 June 2019

How to apply:

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