Professor, Regional and Community Development

• 5-year fixed-term contract 
• Full time - 36.25 hours per week
• Based at either the Townsville campus or in Cairns at The Cairns Institute
• Level E $210,239 + 17% Super and Excellent Benefits

Shape the future of Northern Australia and beyond

James Cook University (JCU) is seeking an outstanding and visionary academic leader to join The Cairns Institute as Professor, Regional and Community Development.

The Professor, Regional and Community Development role leads high quality, externally funded research, policy-relevant inquiry, and applied consultancy addressing complex regional and community development challenges, including place-based economic transformations that support sustainable livelihoods, resilient communities and nature positive environmental stewardship.

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead impactful, interdisciplinary research that addresses the opportunities and challenges facing reg...