Academic Director of Professional Experience

4 days ago


Saint Lucia, Queensland, Australia The University of Queensland Full time
About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced Academic Director of Professional Experience to lead our initial teacher education (ITE) programs. We are seeking a talented individual who will serve as Academic Director of Professional Experience and lead this area of work in the School of Education.

Key Responsibilities
  • Teaching: Develop and deliver courses in initial teacher education programs, engage in curriculum design and contribute to accreditation processes, coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counselling, and adhere to university teaching rules.
  • Research: Establish and develop a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilize best practice research methodologies, and participate in project discussions.
  • Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise honours and HDR students, recruit and manage employees as required, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.
  • Citizenship and Service: Support students on placement and coordinate professional experience activities, develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.
About You

We are seeking an exceptional candidate who possesses the following qualifications and experience:

  • Completion of a PhD in a relevant education or related field.
  • Experience supporting preservice teachers during professional experience on initial teacher education (ITE) programs.
  • Familiarity with Teacher Performance Assessments such as the GTPA and QTPA.
  • Evidence of high-quality teaching in courses related to professional experience in ITE programs.
  • Experience building and maintaining relationships with schools, with strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills.
  • A clear and ambitious research agenda, with demonstrated engagement in research funding applications, and a track record of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
  • Capacity to supervise Honours and/or Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.
  • Experience coordinating courses related to professional experience in an ITE program.
About The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland is a world-leading institution that is committed to excellence in research and education. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth.

We are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The University of Queensland is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

  • Base salary will be in the range $110,365 - $178, % Superannuation (commensurate with the successful candidate's experience, skills, and abilities).
  • Relocation support package for interstate candidates.
  • Access to world-class facilities and equipment.
  • Grant writing support and greater research funding opportunities.
  • Other forms of staff support and development.


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