Professor in Software Engineering

Position Details

• Full Time | Continuing
• Academic Level E  I  AU$212,873 plus 17% Superannuation
• Location: Tonsley / Kaurna Country /Australia
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About the Role:

Flinders University’s College of Science and Engineering is seeking a distinguished academic to provide leadership in software engineering and cloud computing. This role offers the opportunity to drive world-class research, secure competitive external grants, supervise research students, deliver outstanding teaching, and mentor colleagues. You will also build strategic collaborations across the University, industry, and international partners to strengthen the College’s research and teaching impact.

As a Professor in Software Engineering, you will also:

• Gain significant external competitive research grants and contributing to growth in Flinders’ research income.
• Mentor junior academic colleagues in the College, especially academic staff in computing including co-publishing, co-supervision and co-submission of external competitive grants.
• Provide administrative leadership as required in relation to the Computing and Mathematics teaching program and associated research section.

This position is open to national and international candidates, and relocation and visa support is available.

About You:

You are a distinguished academic with a strong international reputation in software engineering and/or cloud computing, with demonstrated excellence in research, teaching, and leadership.

You will also demonstrate:

• Completion of a PhD, or equivalent qualification in an area of computing relevant to software engineering and/or cloud computing.
• A distinguished track record of research and competitive external grant success, with supervision of honours and doctoral students.
• Outstanding teaching and educational leadership, including curriculum development, innovative delivery, and mentoring of colleagues.

About the College of Science and Engineering

At the College of Science and Engineering we believe in the power of science and engineering to solve real world problems. Our vision is to provide internationally recognised science and engineering education programs that are accessible, student centred, innovative and impactful. As well as being globally recognised for our research to advance science and engineering by creating new technologies that make our world more connected, secure, healthy, and sustainable. We seek to understand the past, but also to create the world of the future. Our College is an exciting place to research, study, and work, supported by best practice teaching methods, practical work-related learning, and advanced facilities.

Why Flinders University?

At Flinders University, we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to achieving gender equality in employment by identifying and removing any discriminatory employment barriers and taking action to promote gender equality in the workplace. We have been awarded Institutional Bronze Accreditation in the SAGE Athena SWAN program, recognising the University’s ongoing efforts towards achieving gender equity.

Ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 

• Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide.
• Ninety per cent of Flinders research has been ranked at ‘world standard or above’ by Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options 
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Wide range of professional development activities, funds and services, such as Flinders University’s Researcher Development and Leadership Programs.

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV and a two-page Suitability Statement addressing the key position capabilities of the position description.  
• For more information regarding this position, we strongly encourage you to please contact Professor Trish Williams

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) on Monday, 5 January 2026.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

05 Jan 2026

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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