Associate Lecturer

Graduate School of Education
- Teaching-intensive position
- Level A tenurable position available with flexible options for both full-time and part-time work
- Base salary range: $80,520 - $108,362 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

**About the team**

Education has been a keystone of the University of Western Australia for 100 years. Today, the Graduate School of Education maintains a tradition of excellence while taking on the challenges of developing educational practices for both global and local needs. The School attracts the highest quality academic, research and professional staff who work collaboratively with talented educators to positively impact on the lives of young people and lifelong learners. The Graduate School of Education has an ambitious strategic plan that identifies excellence in research, innovative teaching and learning practices as well as external engagement as central to its vibrancy, growth and sustainability. To achieve these goals a workforce that is future-focused, able to respond to new pedagogies, contribute to our research profile, and strengthen our reputation further is vital.

**About the opportunity**

This teaching focused position will contribute to excellence in teaching, learning design, and curriculum innovation in Teacher Education. You will be expected to support student learning, undertake teaching and assessment in relevant units, contribute to assessment and assessment practices, mentor and supervise students on teaching placements, and offer advice and guidance to students to ensure success.

It is expected that staff contribute to internal and external University and School activities, including teaching at our Albany campus.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

- A completed Master of Education degree, or higher and/or willingness to undertake study towards a doctorate in education.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative and engaging teaching.
- Demonstrated ability to organise teaching activities and support for student learning.
- Demonstrated ability to relate well to staff and students at all levels and evidence of a commitment to equity and diversity principles.
- Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to team, school and wider University activities such as team and school meetings, strategic planning and program development.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: Position Description [Associate Lecturer (Teacher Education)] [518070].pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

**Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 22 September 2024**

Note: Interviews are scheduled to take place in mid-October 2024.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

**Our commitment to inclusion and diversity**

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.
- We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
- We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
- We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
- We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
- We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.