Associate Professor of Architecture and Deputy Head of Department

About the role

Monash University is recruiting an Associate Professor of Architecture and Deputy Head of Department for its Department of Architecture within the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (MADA). Working closely with the Head of Department, the appointee provides internal academic leadership, supports staff development and coordinates the people, processes and resources behind the department's strategic priorities. The appointment is a continuing position with an initial deputy-head term of up to 3 years, with opportunity for renewal.

Key responsibilities

• Work with Course Directors, program leaders, unit coordinators and professional staff to support coherent curricula and high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Coordinate academic workload and staffing plans, teaching resources and space planning, and oversee assessment, moderation, program review and professional accreditation processes.
• Support a productive research and creative-practice culture through collaboration, mentoring, postgraduate supervision and the development of external funding and partnerships.
• Supervise and mentor allocated staff, contribute to career development and workload equity, and help address complex staff and student matters through appropriate University processes.
• Support departmental strategy, contribute to budget and resource planning, represent the Department when delegated and act on behalf of the Head of Department under formally approved arrangements.
• Maintain a significant contribution to teaching, research and disciplinary practice appropriate to a Level D academic appointment.

Required profile

• A doctoral qualification in architecture or a relevant discipline, or recognised significant professional experience and standing in architecture or the built environment.
• A strong record of scholarly, creative-practice or professional achievement and demonstrated teaching excellence.
• Experience in academic leadership and operational coordination.
• Ability to build consensus and implement academic change.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to collegiality, inclusion and staff and student development.

The role is based at the Caulfield campus. Applications close on 1 December 2026 and include a current cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a portfolio if applicable; interviews are held as strong applicants are identified.