Lecturer in Information Technology

**Job no**: 565622
**Work type**: Education-focused Academic, Full-time
**Location**: Geelong - Waurn Ponds
**Categories**: IT
- Based at our Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
- Full-time and continuing in the school of Information Technology
- Level B $113,157 - $133,837 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
- Applications are currently being accepted exclusively from our current and former sessional academic cohorts at Deakin. Applicants must have been engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin University within two years of the advertising date to be eligible to apply. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be considered at this time.

The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creativity, social development, and groundbreaking research and discovery. We work closely with industry partners and government bodies to translate discoveries into real-word impact. This role will specifically be working within the School of Information Technology.

**About the role**:
The Lecturer, Information Technology will lead unit teaching teams in UG and/or PG programs to deliver unit learning outcomes and continuously improve the student learning experience and outcomes. Preference will be given to those with a background in Cloud, Quantum, Networking and/or Cyber Security.

This position is suited to a person with an emerging record and passion for learning and teaching, a keen interest in contributing to community engagement for teaching and employability.

**As a Lecturer in Information Technology, Education-focused, you will**:

- Lead unit teaching teams and work collaboratively with other unit teaching teams in the course to develop effective unit curricula and learning resources (including through unit leadership roles).
- Adopt innovation in curriculum design at the unit level and deliver learner-centric, research-informed teaching practices across different levels / modes of delivery.
- Design collaborative learning opportunities at the unit level. Support diverse learners by designing accessible and inclusive unit material and practices.
- Develop effective assessment tasks and rubrics at unit level.
- Provide academic support to students within units and guide students to appropriate support services where appropriate.

**Selection Criteria - To be successful, you’ll have**:

- PhD in an information technology, computer science or related discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience.
- Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design.
- Demonstrated passion for teaching and learning.
- Ability to deliver effective teaching practices to improve student success and engagement.
- Passion for transnational education and ability to deliver teaching programs in Australia, and our offshore campuses, if required.
- Emerging record of scholarly learning and teaching in postgraduate or undergraduate programs
- Demonstrated passion for teaching and learning.
- Ability to deliver effective teaching practices to improve student success and engagement.

**Here's how to apply**:
Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

**Applications for this position close on 13 December 2024**

**Are You Ready?**

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

**Advertised**: 29 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 13 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time