Apply now Job no: 565569
Work type: Education-focused Academic, Full-time
Location: Flexible
Categories: Arts
Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus or Geelong, Waurn Ponds CampusFull-time, continuing and fixed term in the School of Education, with various FTE availableLevel B $113,157 - $133,837 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)Applications are currently being accepted exclusively from our current and former sessional academic cohorts at Deakin.
Applicants must have been engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin University within two years of the advertising date to be eligible to apply.We are pleased to offer Deakin's newest employment classification; the Education-focused Academic.
These roles are tailored for academics dedicated to student-centred teaching, fostering a passion for teaching excellence and pioneering innovative educational practices.
This presents a remarkable opportunity to contribute to shaping and co-designing this new academic career pathway, offering a genuine and meaningful option for those whose strengths lie in teaching and learning.
The Faculty of Art & Education are dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creativity, social development, and groundbreaking research and discovery.
This role will specifically be working within the School of Education.
About the role: The School of Education is seeking to recruit multiple continuing positions commencing in early-2025.
The Lecturer in Education, Education-focused will lead unit teaching teams in UG and/or PG programs to improve the student learning experience and outcomes across disciplines such as Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment; Mathematics; Literacy and Language; Technology Education; Humanities Education; Science Education; Arts Education; and Health & Physical Education.
The positions will initiate, design and conduct productive, high-quality, scholarship and creative activities to enhance student experience and teaching learning outcomes in their discipline area.
These positions are suited to a person with an emerging record and passion for learning and teaching, a keen interest in contributing to community engagement for teaching and employability.
As a Lecturer in Education, Education-focused, you will: Lead dynamic teaching teams and collaborate across units to design innovative, research-driven curricula and engaging learning resources that inspire student success.Drive continuous improvement by actively reviewing and refining courses, while integrating cutting-edge teaching practices to enrich student learning experiences.Create inclusive, interactive learning environments, offering collaborative opportunities and developing assessments that provide meaningful feedback to boost student achievement.Empower students with personalised academic support, guide them to key resources, and foster a vibrant culture of excellence, supporting the growth of both peers and junior colleagues.Champion the latest in pedagogical research, contribute to impactful education projects, and elevate your teaching expertise—culminating in the completion of a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Learning and Teaching.To be successful, you'll have: PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience.Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design.Demonstrated passion for teaching and learning.Ability to deliver effective teaching practices to improve student success and engagement.Emerging record of scholarly learning and teaching in postgraduate or undergraduate programs.Ability to contribute to communities through research.Capacity to contribute to leadership of research and administration.Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.Here's how to apply: To be eligible to apply, you must currently be a sessional academic at Deakin or have been previously engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin within the last two years of the advertising date.
To find out if you are eligible to apply, please contact People Connect on +61 3 5247 9999 or ****** Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact the Head of School, Education via Email at ******
Applications for this position close on Friday 20th December, 5:00pm. Are You Ready? Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact.
We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers.
We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences.
We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
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