Lecturer, Professional Experience

Actively engage in teaching and student engagement related activities within the discipline of Professional Experience in Initial Teacher Education.
- Institute of Education, Arts and Community - Berwick, Mt Helen or Gippsland Campus
- Full-time, continuing appointment
- Academic Level A $76,368 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation or Academic Level B1 $108,257 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 27/01/2025

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, Professional Experience (ITE) will be expected to actively engage in teaching and student engagement related activities in the delivery of courses in Professional Experience in Initial Teacher Education offered by Federation University.

Level A

You will:
- undertake teaching and assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate students;- undertake research activities;- prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, practical classes, and other learning sessions; and- contribute to the administrative functions of the Institute.

Level B

You will:
- undertake teaching and assessment of undergraduate, honours and postgraduate students;- supervise students undertaking project units and honours programs;- develop, teach, coordinate and moderate units in Professional Experience (ITE) and teacher education at undergraduate and graduate levels;- participate in team projects and various committees as required; and- undertake research activities.

About you

Level A

The Lecturer, Professional Experience (ITE) 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 Professional Experience (ITE);- a preparedness to undertake research and a capacity to develop an active research profile in the field of Professional Experience (ITE); and- evidence of an ability to work collegially

Level B

The Lecturer, Professional Experience (ITE) 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 in the field of Professional Experience (ITE);- 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.

All 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 a response to key selection criteria.

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