Academic Lead, Academic Development

• Attractive salary and benefits including 17% superannuation
• Unique opportunity to shape the future of education
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with experienced professionals

The role

• Full Time, Fixed Term (until December 2026)
• Level C - $139,182 to $160,308 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga. Other locations / remote working also considered upon application

As a key driver of the Educational Strategy Vision, you will lead the design, development and implementation of high impact professional development aligned with the Models of Engagement and Assessment Practices initiative.
You will empower academic staff and teaching teams to embed evidence‑informed pedagogical principles and practices across the three designated models, enhancing student engagement and success. Central to the role is the cultivation of strong, collaborative relationships across the Division of Learning and Teaching and the wider university community to support consistent, high quality learning experiences.

About you

• Relevant doctoral qualification in education (or related discipline) supported by a strong record of scholarly activity and experience demonstrating capacity to lead pedagogical innovation
• Demonstrated success in designing, delivering and evaluating evidence‑informed professional development for academic staff, translating policy and standards into effective learning experiences
• Strong expertise in university teaching, pedagogy and/or assessment in digital and blended contexts
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including experience leading and collaborating effectively with various stakeholders

About us  

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the Division of Learning and Teaching here.

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

To apply  

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a “statement of suitability” demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is available as a fixed term appointment or, for eligible employees, as a secondment.

To be eligible for a secondment, you must have completed probation. We encourage you to make your current manager aware before applying for a secondment opportunity.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information  

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Associate Professor Koshila Kumar | Sub-Dean (Academic Development) | kkumar@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 17 March 2026