Senior Lecturer

Senior Lecturer (Humanities and Social Sciences) School of Education – Sydney campus Full-time opportunity, Continuing contract The University of Notre Dame Australia provides a salary range of A$142,864.00 per annum (level C) plus 14.5% superannuation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – discuss details with your recruiter. About the University The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic university with over 1,000 permanent staff and more than 12,000 students across its Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales. About the School The School of Education offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including initial teacher education for early childhood, primary and secondary teachers, and postgraduate programs in early childhood, leadership and management, curriculum, special and inclusive education, and Religious Education. About the role The Senior Lecturer will foster relevant relationships within the education sector and work co‑operatively with the education team. The appointee will maintain and develop scholarly and professional activities pertinent to the School of Education and the teaching profession. The position reports to the National Head of School Education. A level C Academic Staff Member is expected to make significant contributions to teaching, governance, scholarship, research, and professional activities. Key Responsibilities Conduct and lead research in contemporary issues related to Humanities and the Social Sciences and disseminate findings in high quality national and international journals and other relevant forums. Lead initial teacher education programs in HSIE across campuses through program and course coordination, external accreditation, community relationships, and professional activities including professional experience and intercultural activities. Attend and lead at School and Faculty meetings as required; contribute to professional activities including committee membership and promote the work of the School (e.g., Open Days, Feast Days, Information Sessions, Graduation) and the good name of UNDA. Design course content and assessments that connect research and practice and address contemporary topics and issues in the Humanities and Social Sciences including HSIE. Record and disseminate asynchronous content materials as a “flipped” classroom; conduct tutorials; consult with students; collect, collate, mark, return, and report on assessments. Supervise postgraduate research students in coursework and postgraduate research. Qualifications, skills & experience Possession of a PhD in a discipline related to contemporary issues of the Humanities and Social Sciences including HSIE. Qualifications and experience in primary school teaching and leadership in the Humanities and Social Sciences including HSIE. Commitment to academic and research excellence and pastoral care for students in initial teacher education. Record of demonstrable research, professional, and sector teaching and leadership in school and community based work in the Humanities and Social Sciences including HSIE. Experience and/or leadership work with multicultural and/or indigenous settings including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Strong interpersonal skills and capacity for teamwork and collaboration with colleagues, students, teachers, and practitioners in the field. Demonstrated support of the Objects of Notre Dame as a Catholic University. Experience working with learners in regional, rural, and remote communities. Research and teaching focus on regional, rural, remote and/or international professional experience and/or immersion programs. Experience working in a multi‑campus setting. Experience with educational policy, university teaching, research and sector partnerships relevant to the Humanities and Social Sciences. How to apply Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications closing date: 3 December 2025 Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame Contact us: Marcia Rodrigues – (general enquiries); Professor Jessica Mantei – (academic enquiries). #J-18808-Ljbffr