Lecturer, Early Childhood Education

4 days ago


Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia University of Wollongong Full time
Job Description
  • Permanent/Continuing, full-time appointment
  • Level B: $117,436 - $135,623 + 17% Superannuation
About The Position

The Lecturer, Early Childhood Education will support the delivery of the Early Years program through teaching in child development, curriculum and pedagogy aligned to early childhood education. This role requires a thorough understanding of The Early Years Program, its embedded professional experience and field placement requirements.

This position is located at the University's Wollongong campus and requires face-to-face, on-campus teaching. The role requires subject coordination and teaching, initiating and collaborating on research activities in Early Childhood Education and Care, engaging with academic and professional bodies, contributing to community initiatives, and performing governance activities.

Join us in shaping future educators and advancing research in this critical field.

About You

You will be an experienced Educator with a doctoral qualification relevant to Early Childhood Education. You will have demonstrated expertise in teacher education programs and an emerging research profile in the field. You bring strong interpersonal skills and a deep understanding of current trends and challenges in Early Childhood Education and Care. Your experience includes teaching in both in-person and online contexts, with familiarity across a range of Early Childhood content and curriculum subjects. You are committed to advancing research and contributing to the education of future teachers within a university setting.

How To Apply

You will be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process. Please also attach your CV to your application.

For further information about this position, please contact Professor Shirley Agostinho, Interim Head of School at 4221 5512 or shirleya@uow.edu.au or Jasmina Gacesa, School Manager at +61 2 4221 5048 or jasmina@uow.edu.au.

Closing Date: Thursday 10 April 2025, 11:59 PM
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply. This position has been classified as 'child-related work", more information is available within the position description.
About Us

The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.

Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.

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