Lecturer - Early Childhood Education (Permanent-Full Time & Part Time)

The Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) delivers quality education through innovative methods and in a supportive environment. We equip our students with the knowledge and practical skills to empower them as lifelong learners, active members of the wider community, and future leaders in their fields
 

Responsibilities & Duties include:

• Preparing and conducting lectures/seminars and workshops/tutorials and relevant learning and assessment materials/activities in line with accredited subject outlines with up-to-date understandings of the field of Early Childhood Education.
• Manage assessment grading and administration, including the provision of quality feedback to improve student learning and performance
• Communicate regularly with the Course Coordinator and other staff within the institute to maintain a team environment and consistency in resourcing and delivery strategies.
• In consultation with the Course Coordinator and other teaching staff, implement strategies to support and retain students who are experiencing difficulties with course content.
• Develop, maintain and evaluate student learning programs and associated subject materials relevant to teaching activity.
• Contribute to the administration of the course and teaching programs by maintaining class attendance rolls.
• Complete assessments and provide academic results in a timely manner.
• Maintain currency of the delivery and assessment material.
• Coordinate the delivery with other staff in situations where there are more than one academic delivering a subject.
• Continually develop your own teaching methods and practices to apply high quality, innovative learning techniques to create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students.
• Participating in practice area teams to maintain and develop course materials.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and information
• Attend and participate in orientation/induction and other course team meetings.
• Including the provision of quality feedback to improve student learning and performance.

Selection Criteria

The successful applicant will have the following attributes:

• Minimum of a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field
• A PhD degree in the field would be highly appreciated.
• A minimum of two years' experience in a similar role.
• Capacity to deliver contemporary, research informed learning, teaching and assessment principles across a broad range of subjects in the field of Early Childhood Education, including professional placement.
• Proven ability to contribute to contemporary scholarship and education design relevant to Early Childhood Education.
• Strong industry background and registration with ACECQA.
• Ability to relate to staff and students from diverse backgrounds and to represent SCEI-HE to external stakeholders and the general public.
• Demonstrated ability to perform administrative duties relevant to the higher education environments.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to foster a scholarly and cooperative teaching and learning environment.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines with demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to foster a scholarly and cooperative teaching and learning environment.
   

If you would like to be considered for this role, please submit your application including a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a current resume.