Professor in Software Engineering (AI-Driven)

Position Details

• Full Time | Continuing
• Academic Level E  I  AU$217,876 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 an internationally recognised research leader in AI-Driven Software Engineering to provide strategic academic leadership in advanced software engineering. 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:

• Provide internationally recognised research leadership in AI-Driven Software Engineering and related advanced software systems domains.
• Establish, build and lead a world-class research and teaching group.
• Secure and lead major competitive national and international research funding.
• Publish sustained high-impact research in leading discipline journals and top-tier international conference proceedings.
• Supervise doctoral candidates to completion and expand the HDR cohort in strategically aligned research areas.
• Lead major interdisciplinary research initiatives aligned with College and University priorities.
• Provide strategic leadership across the computing discipline, shaping curriculum direction to align with emerging technologies and industry needs.
• Deliver outstanding, research-informed teaching in advanced software engineering and AI-enabled systems.
• Foster strong collaborative partnerships across the University, industry, government and international institutions.

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 globally recognised research profile in AI-Driven Software Engineering (or closely related advanced software systems domain) and 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 or closely aligned computing discipline.
• A distinguished international research reputation, evidenced by sustained publication in top-tier journals and premier conference venues.
• A proven track record of research and securing significant competitive research funding at national and/or international level.
• Demonstrated capacity to establish and lead a high-performing research group.
• Strategic academic leadership experience, including shaping research agendas and curriculum innovation.
• Excellence in HDR supervision and academic mentorship.
• 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 (ACST) on Thursday, 4 June 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:

04 June 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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