Lecturer, Early Childhood

2 weeks ago


Ballarat, Australia Federation University Australia Full time

Actively engage in teaching and student engagement related activities within the discipline of Initial Teacher Education.
- Institute of Education, Arts and Community - Mt Helen Campus
- Full-time, continuing appointment
- Academic Level A6 - $93,237 or Academic Level B - $105,103 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 07/04/2024

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

The Lecturer, Early Childhood Education will be expected to actively engage in teaching and student engagement related activities within the discipline of Initial Teacher Education. You will engage in the delivery of courses in the Early Childhood courses offered by Federation University.

Level A

You will:
- undertake teaching and assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate students;- develop, teach and moderate units;- undertake research activities; and- prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, practical classes, and other learning sessions.

Level B- undertake teaching and assessment of undergraduate, honours and postgraduate students;- develop, teach, coordinate and moderate units;- undertake research activities; and- supervise students undertaking project units and honours programs.

About you

Level A

The Lecturer, Early Childhood Education will work with the support and guidance of more senior academic staff and will be expected to develop their expertise in teaching, research and administration with an increasing degree of autonomy.

You will possess:
- a capacity to teach units in Early Childhood Education;- a preparedness to undertake research and a capacity to develop an active research profile in the field of Early Childhood Education;- evidence of an ability to work collegially; and

Level B

The Lecturer, Early Childhood Education will work independently in the conduct of teaching and research activities and be an active contributor to administrative functions within the institute.

You will possess:
- previous experience in academic administration, including the administration of units;- evidence of research expertise and a demonstrated capacity and preparedness to achieve an active research profile;- demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communications skills and an ability to relate well to students and other University staff; and- a capacity to contribute to the supervision of honours students.

University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Applicants are required to submit a resume and address the key selection criteria.

Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant.



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