Full-time Continuing appointment
Reference number: 184675136
As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university’, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.
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An exceptional faculty with distinguished credentials and a passion for teaching and mentoring students
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Supportive and collaborative work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion
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A strong commitment to community involvement and social responsibility
Assistant Professor A or B – Architecture
Faculty of Society and Design
Join Australia’s top university for teaching* and enjoy staff benefits including:
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Free staff car parking
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Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
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Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
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Annual leave loading for continuing and fixed term Academic staff
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Staff wellbeing program
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Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
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Study assistance for staff and dependants#
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Corporate health and finance discounts
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Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
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Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#
This academic position is located within the Abedian School of Architecture and will contribute to teaching, research and service in the School, the Faculty of Society & Design, and the University at the undergraduate and postgraduate level, with particular emphasis on building science, sustainability, and architectural design.
The role requires a deep understanding of sustainable architectural design and building science within contemporary design contexts, including but not limited to the study of Ecological Sustainable Development, Life Cycle Assessment, emerging material practices, circularity in design, adaptive reuse and environmental sustainability. An understanding of the architectural design practice environment will be beneficial.
The successful applicant will, ideally, be an early- or mid-career researcher and educator who can demonstrate a track record of high-quality research publications (including NTROs) and impactful teaching and learning, with excellent student satisfaction. The person will hold an accredited professional or terminal degree in Architecture and at least 1 year of teaching experience in an accredited architecture program. They will have an architecturally relevant PhD or will be in the process of completing a PhD. Professional experience with national or international recognition is highly valued.
The architectural education at the Abedian School of Architecture is design-intensive and occurs in a dynamic studio environment where the quality of the student’s educational experience is paramount. A successful applicant should demonstrate a distinct or emerging design pedagogy, including strategies and approaches through teaching activities.
The applicant will actively participate in the School’s vibrant design studio culture, discourse and experimentation through pedagogical and research-focused initiatives, including teaching sustainability in design and building science. They will be a collaborative member of the Faculty’s teaching and research community and play an instrumental role in developing a leading research culture at PhD level in the School. The applicant should demonstrate service contributions at the institutional, professional and/or community levels.
The salary for this position is outlined below and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.
Assistant Professor A remuneration commences at $165,010.96 per annum plus 12% superannuation.
Assistant Professor B remuneration commences at $138,836.18 per annum plus 12% superannuation.
Position-related enquiries can be directed to the Head of School – Architecture, Professor Paul Loh, [email protected] +61 7 5595 2550.
For further details regarding this appointment, please reference the Position Description and Selection Criteria.
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Assistant Professor A Position Description
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Assistant Professor B Position Description
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Applications close: 23:59pm, Sunday 13th September 2026
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