Lecturer, Early Childhood Education

Federation University Australia; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Federation University Australia invites applications for two full-time, continuing Academic Level B positions in the Institute of Education, Arts and Community at Mt Helen or Berwick Campus, Ballarat. The roles focus on teaching and student engagement within Early Childhood Education.

Successful candidates will develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate units, undertake scholarly research and perform administrative duties to support the Institute's mission.

Qualifications

• Commitment to and enthusiasm for teaching in a tertiary environment.
• Ability to develop and implement student-centred approaches to enhance education.
• Experience in academic administration.
• Ability, commitment and passion for scholarly research.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials and seminars.
• Undertake assessment and moderation of units at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Develop course materials and resources in early childhood education.
• Contribute to curriculum development and delivery activities.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Student engagement

Scholarly research

Course delivery

Assessment & moderation

Administrative skills

Job description

Actively engage in teaching and student engagement related activities within the discipline of Initial Teacher Education.

• Institute of Education, Arts and Community - Mt Helen or Berwick Campus
• X2 full-time, continuing appointments
• Academic Level B - $116,527 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

About the role

As an integral member of our team, you will contribute to the development, delivery and assessment of Early Childhood Education units at undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to the institute by undertaking scholarly research and administrative functions.

• prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials and seminars;
• undertake assessment and moderation of units at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• develop course materials and resources in early childhood education; and
• contribute to a range of activities associated with the development and delivery of curriculum.

About you

You will work as part of the Institute's team of academic and administrative staff. You will possess proven educational, scholarly research and professional experience and seek to make a solid contribution to the teaching effort within the Institute within the strategic framework of the University and in accordance with its mission. You will be a creative thinker and avid problem-solver, who possesses initiative, innovation, and a can-do attitude.

You will possess demonstrated:

• commitment to and enthusiasm for teaching with a strong record of teaching experience in a tertiary environment;
• ability to develop and implement a student-centred approach with a focus on student educational experience and success;
• experience in academic administration;
• ability, commitment and passion for engaging in scholarly research.

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.