About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is Australia’s first university now celebrating 175 years of serving the community. It is ranked 18th in the world by QS World University Ranking for its outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 9000 permanent staff and supports over 70,000 students.

Founded in 1918 as the first faculty of architecture in Australia, the School of Architecture, Design and Planning has been an internationally acknowledged centre for intellectual, scientific and aesthetic research in architecture and the built environment since its inception. As such, the program attracts the highest quality applicants in Australia and from all over the world.

We seek to appoint a Professor of Architecture with an outstanding record of research in architecture. The role involves research and academic leadership within architecture, and also within the school and university. The role also includes teaching in architecture programs, research student supervision, and undertaking research or research-led practice that advances architecture and its contribution to humanity.

The appointee’s international ambitions for their own work will be matched by their ambition to consolidate the faculty’s reputation as an international centre for architectural research and teaching that makes a significant contribution to the field and addresses real-world problems especially the wicked problems challenging us today.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

maintain international standing for academic excellence through original, innovative and distinguished contributions to scholarship and research. uphold and strive to enhance the research profile and reputation of the university. coordinate and engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences that meet the university’s expectations and standards for education, including supervising higher degree research students to successful completions. provide thought leadership within the discipline, community, and professional, commercial and industrial sectors. provide effective leadership to promote high performance and improve student learning and research outcomes. contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achievement of outcomes are valued and enabled. lead effective collaborations and strategic initiatives to deliver outcomes in research, development, commercialisation, and policy improvement.

About you (skills, capabilities and experience)

outstanding record in research demonstrated by high-impact research outcomes. significant record of successfully obtaining competitive grants. demonstrated track record of high-level service to and collaboration with professional practice, industry, institutional and governmental stakeholders most relevant to their area/s of expertise. international profile and reputation with a significant academic profile in higher education nationally and internationally including in teaching and learning. strong interest for research-led teaching in architecture. proven ability to attract and supervise outstanding postgraduate research students and professional research staff. success mentoring early career and mid-career colleagues. demonstrated track record in leadership at the school, university and professional levels.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Applybutton at the top of the page. Please refer to the candidate information brochure and position description for further details.

Candidate Information Brochure

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lucy Porter (Senior Talent Partner, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources) on + 61 429 771 115 or by email lucy.porter@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Tuesday 16 September 2025 11:59 PM

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