Associate Lecturer/Lecturer In Outdoor & Environmental Education

Menzies Research Institute; Hobart; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tasmania invites applications for the Associate Lecturer/Lecturer in Outdoor and Environmental Education. This role delivers high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across online and face-to-face modes, develops curriculum, and contributes to research aligned with the university’s mission.

Experience in Initial Teacher Education is highly regarded and the successful candidate will support teacher education, research and community engagement.

Qualifications

• A four-year tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or equivalent qualifications and/or professional experience for level A.
• A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field for Level B.
• Experience delivering high-quality teaching in bush, alpine, river, coastal or rock environments.
• Strong research record in Outdoor and Environmental Education for Level B.
• Ability to provide academic leadership and coordinate teaching across programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Education and related areas within ITE and non-ITE programs for Level A.
• Coordinate and deliver high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Education and related areas within ITE and non-ITE programs for Level B.
• Lead curriculum design and continuous improvement of learning experiences to support student success.
• Coordinate and provide academic leadership to support teaching staff where required.
• Undertake high-quality research and publish findings to meet University performance expectations for Level A and B.

Skills

Teaching in Outdoor and Environmental

Curriculum development

Academic leadership

Research in education

Education

Four-year tertiary qualification in a relevant field

PhD or equivalent in a relevant field (Level B)

Job description

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

• Deliver high-quality teaching and curriculum development in Outdoor and Environmental Education across flexible online and face-to-face learning environments, while contributing to excellence in teacher education and research.
• Collaborate with schools, education providers and community organisations to build capability across Tasmania's education system and drive positive change in educational outcomes and wellbeing.
• Full time, ongoing position located in Hobart

About the opportunity

The Associate Lecturer/Lecturer in Outdoor and Environmental Education is an innovative educator-researcher who will contribute to high-quality teaching, curriculum development and impactful research aligned with the University of Tasmania’s mission. The role involves delivering programs across online and face-to-face modes, teaching within Outdoor and Environmental Education and related areas, and supporting excellence in teacher education, research and engagement. The successful candidate will be committed to the role of education in helping individuals and communities flourish, with experience in Initial Teacher Education highly regarded.

What you’ll do:

• Contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Education and related areas within ITE and non-ITE programs for Level A.
• Develop, coordinate and deliver high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Education and related areas within ITE and non-ITE programs for Level B.
• Contribute to innovative curriculum design and continuous improvement of learning experiences that support student success and graduate readiness.
• Coordinate and provide academic leadership to support teaching staff where required.
• Undertake high-quality research/scholarly activities under limited supervision either independently or as a member of a team, publish research findings as sole author or in collaboration, to meet and regularly exceed the University’s research performance expectations for Level A.
• Undertake high-quality research of national and increasingly of international standing, to meet and regularly exceed the University’s research performance expectations for Level B.
• Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.

What we’re looking for:

• A four-year tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or equivalent qualifications and/or professional experience for level A.
• A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field for Level B.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting and delivering high-quality teaching and learning at least two of bush, alpine, river, coastal, and / or rock environments for Level A.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and delivering high-quality teaching and learning in at least two of the following environments: bush, alpine, river, coastal, and / or rock for Level B.
• A demonstrated ability and understanding of research in the field of Outdoor and Environmental Education, demonstrated by a strong academic record for Level A.
• Demonstrated record of, and ongoing commitment to, research and writing that has achieved national recognition and made worthwhile contributions to the field of Outdoor and Environmental Education for Level B.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering and supporting high-quality University level teaching and learning in Outdoor & Environmental Education for Level A.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering and supporting high-quality University level teaching and learning in Outdoor & Environmental Education for Level B.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at either Academic Level A or Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $155,885 comprising base salary within the range of $83,198 to $133,235 plus 17% superannuation.

Applications close Sunday, 4 October 2026, 11.55pm

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.