Senior Lecturer in Education

15 hours ago

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia Southern Cross University Full time
Senior Lecturer in Education (Professional Experience)

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Senior Lecturer in Education (Professional Experience)

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  • Lead curriculum and teaching innovation in Education programs
  • Drive impactful research and supervise HDR students
  • Build partnerships through community and industry engagement

    • Lead curriculum and teaching innovation in Education programs
    • Drive impactful research and supervise HDR students
    • Build partnerships through community and industry engagement

    About Us

    Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience with demonstrated improvement in student success. In 2024, Southern Cross University placed 100th in the world in the Times Higher Education Young University Ranking.

    Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

    About The Opportunity

    Southern Cross University's Faculty of Education is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Education to contribute to student-centred teaching and the development of the Professional Experience program, while advancing the Faculty's research and engagement profile. Working within a dynamic and research-active Faculty committed to transformative educational change, the role supports high-quality teacher education across diverse programs and research concentrations. Your core responsibilities will include:
    • Deliver high-quality, student-centred teaching and lead curriculum development across undergraduate and postgraduate education programs, including flexible and online learning modalities
    • Provide academic leadership in teaching and the scholarship of teaching, contributing to innovative practices and mentoring early-career academics in effective learning design
    • Undertake and lead impactful research aligned with the Faculty's priorities, including securing research funding, publishing in quality journals, and supervising Honours and HDR students
    • Engage in collaborative service and leadership within the Faculty and broader University, including course coordination, governance participation, and professional development initiatives
    • Contribute to the University's community and industry engagement through professional partnerships, outreach, and activities that enhance the Faculty's visibility and impact.

    About You

    You will be a student-focused academic who leads high-quality teaching, contributes to impactful research, and actively engages with community and professional partners to advance educational practice and outcomes. More specifically, you will have:
    • A PhD or Professional Doctorate in Education or related field, and an appropriate teaching qualification in secondary education, and relevant state or territory teacher registration in Australia
    • Demonstrate experience in initial teacher education, particularly in professional experience, work integrated learning, and leadership in curriculum design and evaluation
    • Proven ability to design, implement and assess innovative university-level curricula and teaching resources that enhance student learning and engagement
    • A strong research track record, including competitive grant success, HDR supervision, and publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals
    • Active engagement in professional, community or sector collaborations, including placement partnerships, staff development, and relevant professional or research networks

    Salary And Benefits

    Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer's leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:
    • Full-time, continuing (permanent)
    • Located at either Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450, Gold Coast, QLD 4225, or Lismore, NSW 2480. Generous relocation support available.
    • Academic Level C. The base salary ranges from $134,848 - $155,046 per annum, plus 17% employer's contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $181,403.

    Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

    Application Requirements

    Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting jobs@scu.edu.au.

    Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

    Further information

    Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

    Name: Professor Amy Cutter-Mackenzie-Knowles, Executive Dean

    Email: Amy.Cutter-Mackenzie@scu.edu.au

    Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST, 18 September 2025

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University's campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who are LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

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