Careers at UniSC

• School of Education and Tertiary Access, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs or Moreton Bay Campus, Petrie or Fraser Coast Campus, Hervey Bay
• Level A, $77,996 - $105,612 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 students to become influential leaders and advocates, driving positive change both locally and globally. With strong ties to public and independent schools in the region, your involvement in developing and delivering impactful programs for pre-service teachers will be instrumental in shaping the future of education. Your research will make a real-world impact, contributing to our legacy of quality studies and mentorship.

In this role, you will teach across Certificate to Masters levels, delivering innovative content both online and in-person, while fostering strong connections with the education community. Actively engaging with the sector, you will build partnerships and supervise students during professional experience placements, ensuring they are well-prepared for their careers. You will have a deep knowledge of your curriculum teaching and classroom experience, including the ability to engage in the scholarship of teaching. You will actively engage with the education sector in your teaching areas and developing strong community connections with the education community.

For more information on the School of Education and Tertiary Access, please visit us online.

You will:

• support professional experience in courses and student placement; liaising with and supervising students during professional experience placements;
• have an emerging research focus in the field of education and a willingness to collaborate with others to develop research teams and undertake funded projects; and
• stay abreast of the latest research and trends in the field, actively participate in professional development activities, develop and implement innovative teaching strategies and collaborate with other professionals to build a research program in education.

About you:

As a passionate and dedicated educator with exceptional expertise in your subject area and outstanding communication skills, you create engaging, student-centered learning experiences. Your innovative and effective pedagogical approaches, combined with a commitment to fostering a love of learning, set you apart as a leader in education. You excel in mentoring aspiring teachers, supporting their smooth transition into the profession, and guiding their development into confident, capable educators who make meaningful contributions to the field.

You will possess:

• completion or near-completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant field or equivalent accreditation and standing including eligibility to gain Queensland College of Teacher (QCT) registration;
• effectiveness as a teacher including the capacity to conceive, develop and deliver higher education curricula and contribute to relevant areas of teaching;
• research experience and potential including for example: refereed publications, participation in research teams and sound knowledge of research methodologies relevant to the discipline/field; and
• membership of and sound connections with relevant professional bodies and community groups and/or in professional practice.

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 unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description:  865 Associate Lecturer in Education (Curriculum and Pedagogy) LA

UniSC is committed to attracting top talent from around the world and is pleased to offer sponsorship opportunities for international candidates.

All applications must be lodged through the Careers at UniSC website.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

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.

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

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: DeanSETA@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. According to the 2023-24 Good Universities Guide we are Australia's highest rated public university for postgraduate teaching quality, skills development and student support and Australia's number one public university for overall postgraduate student experience. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. In 2023 we recorded the biggest improvement in Australia for research quality, moving up more than 331 places in the world rank.

At UniSC you will have the opportunity to shape the educational landscape and inspire the minds of future generations. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your teaching and research endeavours.

We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.