Senior Lecturer, Pathways Programs

Creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally, James Cook University (JCU) now has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Lecturer to join our Pathways team.  

• Full-time; continuing 
• Based at either the Cairns Nguma-bada campus, Smithfield or the Townsville Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas. 
• Remuneration is at Academic Level C: $125,527 - $144,104 per annum plus up to 17% employer superannuation contributions.

In this role you will contribute to the design, development, teaching, and coordination of Pathways courses/subjects, ensuring the delivery of inclusive, accessible, and innovative curriculum. Working collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders, you will support community engagement initiatives and contribute to research on widening educational participation, whilst supporting the University’s strategic intent. 

As a suitably qualified academic with significant experience in teaching  diverse learners, you will bring a thorough understanding of transitional pedagogies and widening participation to the role. You will contribute discipline expertise in either STEM or HASS subject areas with a focus on the scholarship of learning and teaching. High-level communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills with experience and competency using a range of learning technologies will also be required to succeed in this role. Experience in teaching, research, and leadership within enabling, bridging, and/or university Pathways Programs is preferred. 

Employee wellbeing is at the core of our values, and we support our people through the provision of flexible working conditions and many other exclusive benefits including;

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave 
• 15 days of paid sick/personal/carers leave per year 
• Attractive options for salary packaging
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development support
• Corporate discount on health insurance premiums
• Well-equipped campus facilities including cafes and sporting fitness. 

How to Apply 

If you are interested in contributing to this valuable area of our University, please visit the Careers at JCU website for further information. 

Vacancy reference 18887.

Applications close 21 April 2024 at 11:59 PM.