Early Childhood Education Leader (Assoc Professor)

University of Canberra (Online); Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

On campus gym

Medical services

Employee discounts

Professional development

Diverse and inclusive culture

Employee Assistance Program

Private health plan

Job summary

University of Canberra invites applications for an Associate Professor (Level D) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Early Childhood Education. The role focuses on teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, curriculum innovation, research leadership, and partnerships with schools and government agencies.

You will lead and mentor doctoral and master's students, contribute to scholarly outputs, and represent the University in national and international education networks.

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification in Education or closely related discipline.
• Teaching qualifications in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
• Significant experience as an Early Childhood educator, educational leader, researcher, or academic.
• Experience in curriculum design, development, implementation and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in teaching, research, curriculum development, and academic initiatives.
• Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate Early Childhood Education programs in face-to-face, online, and blended formats.
• Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, seminars, and practical classes.
• Lead and contribute to research projects with high-quality outputs and impact.
• Supervise and mentor doctoral and research master's students.
• Build partnerships with schools, early learning services, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Represent the University in regional, national, and international networks.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Curriculum design

Research leadership

Student supervision

Education

PhD or EdD in Education

Teaching qualifications in Early Childhood Education

Job description

University of Canberra invites applications for an Associate Professor (Level D) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Early Childhood Education. The role focuses on teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, curriculum innovation, research leadership, and partnerships with schools and government agencies.

You will lead and mentor doctoral and master's students, contribute to scholarly outputs, and represent the University in national and international education networks.