AddressThe Department of Education at Swinburne University of Technology is a crucial discipline area within the School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education. Underpinning all research, teaching and knowledge exchange activity in the Department is a commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and groups in the communities we serve.
We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Senior Lecturer who will lead and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, with a specific focus on Early Childhood Education. This includes accreditation activities associated with external agencies and organisations. Teaching will involve a range of blended and hybrid delivery methods, including lectures, tutorials and seminars. As a Senior Lecturer, you will contribute to the research profile of the department by participating in and leading a defined field of research within Education and will be actively involved in the supervision of postgraduate research students.
If you are a qualified and innovative academic who is ready to make a difference in the lives of students and communities, we want to hear from you. Join us at Swinburne University of Technology and be a part of our mission to shape the future of education.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Demonstrated experience in tertiary teaching with a focus on Early Childhood Education, including a record of leading and directing a course in teacher education.
- High-level competence in leading innovative teaching and curriculum development in on-campus, flexible, blended, and online modes of delivery.
- Excellent understanding of the trends and issues in teacher education and professional practice.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to capacity building and mentoring of colleagues.
- A good track record of high-quality research outputs, including an emerging record of funding.
- An emerging record of HDR supervision.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor or Postgraduate Teaching Degree in Education
- A Doctoral Qualification relevant to the field of Education
- Teacher registration or demonstrated ability to become registered
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
To Apply
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Applications Close: 11:00pm on Sunday, 24 March 2024.
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Equity and Diversity
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact *********@swin.edu.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact *************@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan
Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
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