Associate Professor

Curtin University
Permanent Full Time City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia Postsecondary Teachers
Posted:
June 14, 2026
Location:
City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia, Australia

Job Description

Job Reference Number: 1493351

Curtin University is seeking an outstanding academic leader to join the Western Australian School of Mines (WASM) as an Associate Professor (Teaching and Research) specialising in Experimental Rock Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics.

This is a strategically critical role that will strengthen WASM’s global leadership in rock mechanics education, research and industry engagement, while supporting long-term academic leadership and succession within the discipline.

Join us and be part of a globally recognised mining school with over 120 years of history whilst working at the epicentre of the mining industry, where innovation meets real-world application. 

About the Role:
Based at Curtin’s Kalgoorlie campus, the Associate Professor will provide leadership in teaching, research and industry collaboration in rock mechanics and mining geomechanics. The successful candidat...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Australia
Posted: June 14, 2026
Deadline: July 24, 2026