• Based at our Geelong, Waterfront Campus or Warrnambool
• Full-time and ongoing
• Level D $165,549 - $182,092 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

As an Associate Professor in Social Work, you will:

• Lead teaching teams to develop innovation in curriculum design to inform unit/courses and materials which influence social work education within the university including leading reviews of units and courses across disciplines within the university to ensure that Deakin social work graduates are responsive to the needs of the health and community services sectors.
• Collaborate with colleagues, industry partners and students to deliver learner-centric, research-informed teaching practices across different levels / modes of delivery.
• Support diverse learners by designing accessible and inclusive learning experiences and resources.
• Demonstrate a sustained and expanding national and international reputation in social work research and scholarship.
• Lead the development of research collaborations, to enable major breakthroughs in knowledge and understanding and solutions to complex problems and succeed in obtaining external competitive funding opportunities to support this.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in Social Work or a relevant discipline
• Eligibility for Membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and passion to lead the discipline.  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a collaborative member of a management team that sets and accomplishes shared goals and objectives.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Professor Beth Crisp (Deputy Head of School) on beth.crisp@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Associate Professor in Social Work Aug 2024.pdf

Applications for this position close on 30 September 2024 at 11.55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.