Associate Professor, Indigenous Education Studies (Indigenous Identified Role)

• Full-time, Ongoing position at Academic Level D. • Penrith campus on Darug Country, with flexible working arrangements. • $179,822 – $197,660 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Shape the future of Indigenous Education Studies and teacher education.

This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person. Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Please refer to the Guidelines for Confirmation of Identity for Indigenous Australians for the requirements of this position.

• Click here to view Confirmation of Identity for Indigenous Australian Staff • Click here to view the Community Confirmation Template • Click here to view the Statutory Declaration Form

The Opportunity

Western Sydney University is seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander academic to join the School of Education as an Associate Professor in Indigenous Education Studies. This identified position offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing and nationally significant area of teaching, research and community engagement, while helping shape the next generation of educators.

Working within Initial Teacher Education and postgraduate programs, you will lead and contribute to teaching that centres Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, knowledges and educational excellence. You will play a key role in curriculum innovation, supporting culturally responsive teaching practices and strengthening the educational experiences of students across the University.

You will also contribute to impactful research, supervision of Honours and Higher Degree Research students, and meaningful collaborations with schools, communities and professional partners. You will provide discipline leadership, mentor academic colleagues and contribute to strategic governance and Indigenous student matters across the School and broader University community.

This role works closely with the School of Education, the Division of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Leadership, the Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education, and external education and community partners to advance Indigenous Education Studies and create lasting impact through education.

What Success Looks Like:

• Leading high-quality teaching and curriculum development in Indigenous Education Studies. • Building impactful research outcomes through publications, grant activity and community-engaged scholarship. • Supporting and supervising research students and mentoring emerging academics. • Developing strong partnerships with schools, communities and the education sector. • Contributing to leadership, governance and initiatives that advance Indigenous education and student success.