Assistant Associate Dean, Data Science & Ai Discipline

Overview:

• Play a pivotal role in providing senior leadership for the Discipline’s academic and research performance, strategy, and growth

• Fixed term (3 year) contract for Assistant Associate Dean underpinned by an ongoing Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor position

• Remuneration for Academic Level C ($146,897-169,387) or Academic Level D ($176,883 - $194,868) or Academic Level E ($227,847)

About the Role

The Assistant Associate Dean (AAD) is a key leadership role within the School of Computing Technologies, offering the opportunity to shape the direction and success of the Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Discipline. Working closely with the Associate Dean, DSAI, and the broader School leadership team, you will provide strategic and people leadership across the Discipline, supporting staff to excel in teaching, research and engagement. You will play an important role in representing the Discipline, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture, and contributing to the School’s ambitions for growth, innovation and impact across education and research.

As an accomplished academic leader and recognised researcher in a DSAI-related field, you will bring a strong track record of research excellence, academic leadership and staff development. In this role, you will lead and grow research programs and teams, strengthen a vibrant and inclusive research culture, and build productive collaborations across RMIT and with external partners. You will also contribute meaningfully to teaching and learning, helping to deliver outstanding student outcomes in the discipline. With influence across both the Discipline and the School, you will help shape strategic priorities, contribute to academic governance and committee leadership, and advance the profile and performance of DSAI within RMIT and beyond.

To be successful for this position, you will have:

• Proven academic leadership experience, with the ability to lead teams, build capability and deliver on strategic objectives.

• An established and respected research profile in a relevant field, with the capacity to lead and promote research excellence.

• A strong record of innovative teaching and curriculum contribution in a relevant discipline, supported by a sound understanding of contemporary learning and teaching practice.

• Strong understanding of relevant industry trends, priorities and the evolving higher education landscape.

• Strategic thinking capability, with the ability to translate organisational priorities into practical actions and outcomes.

• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.

• A collaborative and collegiate approach, with proven ability to work across teams, align stakeholders and achieve shared goals.

• Demonstrated ability to influence positive change, foster collaboration and promote excellence in teaching, research and academic performance.

Qualifications

Mandatory: A PhD in a relevant field (i.e., Data Science, AI or Computer Science), with experience, standing and achievements commensurate with appointment at Academic Level C, D or E at RMIT.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the School of Computing Technologies

The School of Computing Technologies (SCT) is a globally connected and forward-looking school, recognised for world-class computing research and innovative education in information technology, data science and artificial intelligence. We are committed to shaping the future of technology through distinctive research, industry engagement, and a strong emphasis on diversity, interdisciplinarity and real-world impact.

In the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject, RMIT was ranked 117 globally for Computer Science and Information Systems, placed in the 51–100 band for Data Science, and ranked 29 for Library and Information Management. The School offers programs across Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security and Information Technology, and is one of Australia’s largest and leading education providers in the field.

SCT is a national leader in industry-connected learning across computing, data science and IT. Our undergraduate programs have been redesigned to provide a common foundation in programming, supported by an innovative Bootcamp2Studio model that combines immersive, challenge-based learning with strong industry relevance. This approach equips students with the practical skills, adaptability and confidence to make meaningful contributions in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

The School is led by the Dean, School of Computing Technologies, and has three disciplines:

• Cyber Security & Software Systems (CSSS)

• Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DSAI)

• Interaction, Technology & Information (ITI)

Our PhD students and faculty conduct world leading research in many areas of Computing and Computing applications, including in:

• Information Interaction and Information Retrieval

• Human-Computer Interaction

• Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing

• Data Science and Machine Learning

• Recommendation and Big Data Analysis

• Cybersecurity

• Software Engineering

• Digital Health

• Computer Science Education

Learn more: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/computing-technologies

To apply, please submit your application via the ‘Apply’ link below, ensuring you include:

• CV

• Covering letter

• A separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria for the Assistant Associate Dean, DSAI position

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Professor Jeffrey Chan via jeffrey.chan@rmit.edu.au.

For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Jennifer Pham, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at Jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au or Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, Bianca Jenkins via email bianca.jenkins@rmit.edu.au. Please do not send your application to these email addresses.

Position Description – Assistant Associate Dean, Data Science & AI Discipline (3-Year)

Position Description – Professor (ongoing)

Position Description – Associate Professor (ongoing)

Position Description – Senior Lecturer (ongoing)

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