Senior Lecturer In Education

School of Education and Tertiary Access, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs or Moreton Bay Campus, Petrie Level C, $135,996 - $156,716 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation Full-time, ongoing appointment The Opportunity School of Education and Tertiary Access: Empowering students for positive change - be part of our dynamic community
At the School of Education and Tertiary Access, we are a dynamic community of educators, students, and researchers committed to excellence in education, outdoor environmental studies, and tertiary access pathways.
As part of our close-knit team, you'll have the opportunity to empower your colleagues and students to become influential leaders and advocates, driving positive change both locally and globally.
Your involvement in providing leadership that develops and delivers impactful programs for pre-service teachers will be instrumental in shaping the future of education.
Your research and research leadership will make a real-world impact, contributing to our legacy of quality.
In this role, you will lead and shape the future of teaching and teacher education research to create the next generation of educators and researchers.
You will lead and teach courses and programs as a curriculum and pedagogy expert in at least one of the following areas: English, literacy, Maths, numeracy at primary or secondary level and/or senior secondary science as aligned with your area of expertise.
You will also contribute to research higher degree supervision and mentoring.
You will bring leadership and expertise in your teaching area, with a strong foundation in teaching performance assessments and classroom experience, complemented by the ability to engage in the scholarship of teaching.
You will: lead, develop, deliver and coordinate courses or programs in teacher education in person and online; develop and maintain a strong research profile and contribute to developing research projects and initiatives; be responsible for developing and maintaining a research focus in education and collaborating with others to form research teams and secure project funding.
Additionally, you will be expected to work with other research teams and hone your skills in supervising research higher degree students.
About you: We are seeking an inspiring leader with exceptional subject matter expertise, pedagogical excellence, and outstanding communication skills.
Passionate about teaching and learning, you bring a student-centered approach, leveraging innovative and engaging methods to foster meaningful educational experiences.
Highly motivated and creative, you possess exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire and empower those around you to achieve their fullest potential.
You will possess: completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant field or equivalent accreditation and standing; effectiveness as a teacher, which is evidenced by: student feedback on teaching using valid instrument/s, peer review and/or student outcomes; the capacity to conceive, develop and deliver higher education curricula and contribute to relevant areas of teaching; Queensland College of Teacher (QCT) registration; a sound and established track record of research activity, including for example: refereed publications; participation in research teams whose research is funded by external competitive grants; quality supervision of, and timely completions by, candidates for honours and higher degrees by research; and impact of research; sound leadership contributions and personal qualities that influence the development and maintenance of a positive academic environment which is conducive to high levels of engagement and standards of achievement for both staff and students.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences.
We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context.
For additional support during the application process, please contact us at ****** or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Position Description: 3705 Senior Lecturer in Education (Curriculum and Pedagogy) LC All applications must be lodged through the Careers at UniSC website.
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications.
For agency inquiries, contact ****** Applications for this position close midnight, Friday, 17 January 2025.
Your completed application must include: a resume, and a response to selection criteria.
Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team.
Have questions or want to know more?
For a confidential discussion, please contact: Associate Professor Deborah Heck Dean, School of Education and Tertiary Access Telephone: 07 5456 5112 Email: ****** Please note, the university observes a period of closure between 24 December 2024 and 2 January 2025.
Any emails or phone calls received during this period will be attended to when staff return on 2 January.
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Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
Salary packing options + 17% Super.
EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.
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