Associate Professor (Counselling), School of Arts and Sciences

Teaching & Research Fremantle, Western Australia Sydney, NSW


Description

Associate Professor (Counselling), School of Arts and Sciences
Sydney or Fremantle Campus
Full-time, Continuing Contract

  • Be part of a welcoming community of professionals, academics and students.
  • Supportive Staff and work environment
  • Competitive Salary (Level D) + 14.25% superannuation

About the university

Underpinned by the Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of Notre Dame Australia values critical thinking, creative debate, and the search for truth across all areas of knowledge, delivering exceptional educational experiences to over 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Sydney, and Broome, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

About the office/school

The National School of Arts and Sciences is one of two national schools in the Faculty of Arts, Sciences, Law and Business. The National School is based on two distinct campuses in Fremantle and Sydney. The School of Arts and Sciences delivers a practical, ethical and industry-focused education in diverse areas of study such as the liberal arts, communications and media, counselling, and science, with a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs on offer. 
 
About the role

The National School of Arts and Sciences seeks an experienced academic leader to serve as Associate Professor and Discipline Lead for its Counselling programs. Based at either the Sydney or Fremantle campus, the role provides academic leadership in program coordination and delivery while maintaining strong industry connections, fostering excellence in teaching, research, and professional practice and oversight of professional accreditation processes.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will drive innovation in curriculum design and delivery while maintaining the highest standards of student experience. Leadership responsibilities include overseeing teaching staff, strengthening existing partnerships, and developing new relationships with external stakeholders to enhance professional placement experiences and research outcomes.

Qualifications, skills & experience

Qualifications including a PhD in Counselling or a closely related field together with a track record of teaching excellence, program coordination experience, and quality research with demonstrable impact in the field of counselling will ensure success in the role.

Benefits

The University of Notre Dame Australia is committed to producing educators who make a positive difference, and values candidates who demonstrate a genuine commitment to equity, diversity, and understanding of the diverse nature of the University's community.

How to apply

Please do NOT apply directly via the “Apply button”

Devereaux Consulting is assisting with the search for the National School of Arts and Sciences’ new Associate Professor and Discipline Lead, Counselling. For a confidential discussion or to request the candidate information pack, please contact Jackie Besley on +61 413 633 195 or email [email protected]

Applications closing date: 29 November 2024

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.