Vacancies

Associate Professor / Professor and Course Director in Podiatry

• Influence the future of podiatry education and research
• Work with passionate, diverse, and engaged colleagues
• Generous financial support available to assist with relocating to the vibrant city of Albury-Wodonga or surrounds

The role

• Full time, continuing (held concurrently with Course Director role for an initial period of up to 3 years)
• Level D - AUD167,348 pa to AUD184,243 pa (plus allowances and 17% superannuation)
• Level E - AUD215,225 pa (plus allowances and 17% superannuation)
• Albury-Wodonga

We are seeking a dynamic academic leader to join our podiatry team as an Associate Professor or Professor, with the combined responsibility of Course Director. This is a unique opportunity to lead implementation of Charles Sturt’s innovative podiatry course in partnership with industry stakeholders, drive impactful research, and shape the future of podiatry in regional Australia.

You will:

• Lead the design, delivery, and accreditation of the podiatric medicine course.
• Lead the delivery of the Undergraduate Certificate in Foot Health.
• Inspire excellence in teaching, research, and student engagement.
• Strengthen and extend industry, professional and community partnerships to contribute highly valued graduates to the podiatry workforce.
• Be an inclusive leader to mentor academic staff and supervise HDR students.

As the Course Director you will lead the academic management of the podiatric medicine and foot health programs, oversee curriculum design, enable quality assurance for course accreditation, and support the podiatry staff team to provide effective student support. You will liaise with industry and professional bodies, ensure compliance with university policies, and advise the Head of School on staffing and teaching quality.

About you 

• A doctoral qualification relevant to podiatric medicine and current full registration as a Podiatrist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra)
• A strong record of research, publication, and professional engagement.
• Proven leadership in curriculum development and academic management.
• A passion for student-focused learning, innovative approaches to teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally safe practices.

About us 

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

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Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

To apply 

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, and address the selection criteria relevant for the level you are applying for in the position description and upload your CV. 

If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

Further information  

Additional information is available in the position description below:

• Position Description - Associate Professor in Podiatric Medicine
• Position Description - Professor in Podiatric Medicine
• Position Description - Course Director - Podiatric Medicine

or by contacting:

Associate Professor Caroline Robinson | Course Director (Podiatric Medicine) | corobinson@csu.edu.au 

Closing Date: 11pm, 12 November 2025

Advertised: 14 Oct 2025 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 12 Nov 2025 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time