Mr Richard McInnes (He/Him/His)
Manager, Educational Design
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Academic Teaching and Learning Innovation Curriculum

Location

Adelaide University, Kenneth Wills Building, Level 7 Room: The Cog
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About me

I am an educational leader working at the intersection of curriculum, strategy, and institutional transformation. With over fifteen years’ experience across secondary and higher education, I specialise in leading large-scale, research-informed curriculum innovation that aligns pedagogical integrity with organisational priorities. 

My work sits at the professional–academic nexus: combining critical, scholarly perspectives on teaching and learning with the systems thinking and delivery focus required to operationalise change at scale. I have led initiatives spanning whole-of-institution curriculum transformation and national policy-aligned projects, bringing together diverse stakeholders to co-create sustainable, high-quality learning experiences.

I am particularly interested in values-led and critical approaches to educational development, including the role of generative AI, decolonising curriculum, and the socio-cultural dimensions of institutional change. Alongside my leadership practice, I maintain an active research profile, contributing to national and international conversations on higher education, leadership, and educational technology.

Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (Indigenous Knowledges) 
Highly Commended in the Award category for Leadership in the 2025 Association for Tertiary Education Management (ATEM) Excellence Awards.
Last updated on 13/05/2026 by Richard McInnes