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Teacher / Tutor
Associate Professor/Professor, Generative AI
Teacher / Tutor
#45665
Remote / WFH
RMIT University
Job Description
Overview:
Shape the future of Generative AI, Agentic AI, Multi-modal Machine Learning and Small Language Models through world-class research and real-world impact.
Full-time, ongoing role within RMIT’s School of Computing Technologies (Data Science & AI).
Appointment will be made at Academic Level D (Associate Professor) ($176,883 - $194,866 p.a.) or Academic Level E (Professor) ($227,847 p.a.) + 17% Super, commensurate with experience and track record.
About the opportunity
RMIT is seeking an outstanding academic in Generative AI to join a growing and ambitious research environment focused on advancing AI research and translating it into real-world outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing researcher and academic leader to contribute to a discipline with strong momentum and a strategic focus on AI innovation, research excellence, and industry engagement.
We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in:
Generative AI
Agentic AI
Multi-modal Machine Learning
Small Language Models / efficient language models
Responsible, ethical and trustworthy AI
The role offers the opportunity to build collaborations across RMIT and with national and global partners, while contributing to the RAIsE Hub — RMIT’s AI innovation platform connecting research, education and industry to deliver real-world impact.
About You
You are a high-performing academic with a strong research profile, collaborative mindset, and commitment to excellence in research and teaching.
Level D: Strong research track record, funding success, and emerging or established international profile, with experience mentoring staff and contributing to academic leadership.
Level E: Internationally recognised leader with a proven ability to shape research agendas, lead major initiatives, and deliver strategic impact.
Across both levels, you will contribute to research leadership, teaching innovation, HDR supervision, partnerships, and academic governance.
What you’ll do
Lead excellence in research, teaching and engagement
Shape AI and Data Science programs and drive curriculum innovation
Build impactful research programs, publish in leading venues, and secure funding
Supervise and mentor HDR candidates and academic staff
Strengthen national and global collaborations
Contribute to the School and College’s strategic direction
Level E appointment will also lead major initiatives, research centres or large-scale programs.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
A strong track record of high-quality research outputs in leading venues
Demonstrated success in securing external research funding
Experience supervising higher degree by research candidates
Proven ability in curriculum development, teaching excellence and program review
Strong leadership, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
Excellent communication skills across academic, industry and executive audiences
A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
In addition:
Level D: Nationally recognised with an emerging or established international profile
Level E: Internationally recognised authority with a strong record of strategic leadership and impact
Qualifications
Mandatory: PhD in a relevant field
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the STEM College
LEARN! GROW! DO!
Together transforming the world through STEM
The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering,
mathematics, and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before. STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master, and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.
Shape the future of Generative AI, Agentic AI, Multi-modal Machine Learning and Small Language Models through world-class research and real-world impact.
Full-time, ongoing role within RMIT’s School of Computing Technologies (Data Science & AI).
Appointment will be made at Academic Level D (Associate Professor) ($176,883 - $194,866 p.a.) or Academic Level E (Professor) ($227,847 p.a.) + 17% Super, commensurate with experience and track record.
About the opportunity
RMIT is seeking an outstanding academic in Generative AI to join a growing and ambitious research environment focused on advancing AI research and translating it into real-world outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing researcher and academic leader to contribute to a discipline with strong momentum and a strategic focus on AI innovation, research excellence, and industry engagement.
We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in:
Generative AI
Agentic AI
Multi-modal Machine Learning
Small Language Models / efficient language models
Responsible, ethical and trustworthy AI
The role offers the opportunity to build collaborations across RMIT and with national and global partners, while contributing to the RAIsE Hub — RMIT’s AI innovation platform connecting research, education and industry to deliver real-world impact.
About You
You are a high-performing academic with a strong research profile, collaborative mindset, and commitment to excellence in research and teaching.
Level D: Strong research track record, funding success, and emerging or established international profile, with experience mentoring staff and contributing to academic leadership.
Level E: Internationally recognised leader with a proven ability to shape research agendas, lead major initiatives, and deliver strategic impact.
Across both levels, you will contribute to research leadership, teaching innovation, HDR supervision, partnerships, and academic governance.
What you’ll do
Lead excellence in research, teaching and engagement
Shape AI and Data Science programs and drive curriculum innovation
Build impactful research programs, publish in leading venues, and secure funding
Supervise and mentor HDR candidates and academic staff
Strengthen national and global collaborations
Contribute to the School and College’s strategic direction
Level E appointment will also lead major initiatives, research centres or large-scale programs.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
A strong track record of high-quality research outputs in leading venues
Demonstrated success in securing external research funding
Experience supervising higher degree by research candidates
Proven ability in curriculum development, teaching excellence and program review
Strong leadership, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
Excellent communication skills across academic, industry and executive audiences
A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
In addition:
Level D: Nationally recognised with an emerging or established international profile
Level E: Internationally recognised authority with a strong record of strategic leadership and impact
Qualifications
Mandatory: PhD in a relevant field
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the STEM College
LEARN! GROW! DO!
Together transforming the world through STEM
The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering,
mathematics, and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before. STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master, and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.
