Lecturer in Academic Development and Leadership (Education Focused)

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for a Lecturer in Academic Development and Leadership (Education Focused) within the Division of Teaching and Learning. This full‑time fixed term role supports the Teaching and Learning strategy with 70% education focus and 30% research/service, on a competitive base salary plus 17% super.

You will contribute to learning initiatives, develop professional development for educators, apply contemporary pedagogical practice, and seek leadership in

Qualifications

• Experience in academic development and supporting educators' teaching practice
• Ability to work effectively in cross-disciplinary teams on strategic university projects
• High-level oral and written communication to design, implement and evaluate teaching initiatives
• Passion for university teaching and academic development excellence
• Expertise in the use of technology to enhance tertiary teaching
• Fellowship of HEA or higher is desirable
• PhD or postgraduate qualifications in Higher Education or similar are desirable

Responsibilities

• Contribute to assurance of learning initiatives within the Academic Development team
• Develop professional development courses for educators focusing on feedback and assessment
• Apply scholarship and knowledge of contemporary pedagogy to educational innovation
• Develop innovative teaching and learning practices to improve educational outcomes
• Demonstrate impact through improved student outcomes, experiences and learning

Skills

Academic development experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Educational design leadership

Educational technology

Fellowship (H.E.A.K. or higher)

Education

PhD or postgraduate qualifications in Higher Education

Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (UK) or higher

Job description

Full time, fixed term for 12 months, with potential for extension Unique opportunity for a talented educator to contribute to the university’s Teaching and Learning strategic plan Academic Level B, Base Salary $132,533 – $147,445 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney seeks to deliver a transformational learning experience for its students and a culture of teaching for academics. To support these strategic aims, we are recruiting a fantastic opportunity for a Lecturer in Academic Development and Leadership (Education Focused) within our Division of Teaching and Learning team in the DVC Education & Students Portfolio. Education-focused roles are a specialised category of academic engagement reserved for talented educators with a passion for, and demonstrated excellence in, pedagogical practice and design. In this role you will be expected to make a significant contribution to teaching and learning practice, design and evaluation within the program and will be on a trajectory towards leadership in educational design and delivery. The majority of your contribution will be within education (70%), with a proportion of workload (30%) available for research and service.

Your key responsibilities can include:

• contribute to assurance of learning initiatives work within the Academic Development team to contribute to the delivery of educational programs and experiences that support staff and student needs, particularly around generative AI
• contribute to professional development courses for educators, with a particular focus on providing high-quality feedback and assessment of participant work
• apply scholarship and knowledge of contemporary pedagogical practice to educational innovation
• develop and suggest innovative practices in teaching and learning with a view to improving educational outcomes
• demonstrate impact through improving student outcomes, experiences and learning.

About you

• experience with academic development and the support of other educators and their practice experience supporting the development of educators' teaching practice, including individual consultation, group facilitation, and the design of scalable professional learning initiatives
• proven ability to work effectively as a member of a team with colleagues from differing roles and disciplinary backgrounds on strategic projects at an institutional level
• high-level oral and written communication skills and the ability to lead and influence success in designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives, preferably in a tertiary academic development context
• passion and expertise for, and excellence in, university teaching and academic development
• expertise in the effective use of technology in teaching at the tertiary level
• strong attention to detail and deadlines, as well as the ability to accommodate changing work priorities
• awarded Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy UK or higher
• a PhD or other postgraduate qualifications in Higher Education or similar is desirable.

Work rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve.

We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

Applications Close Sunday 11 October 2026 11:59 PM

The University values are excellence, trust and accountability.

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion.

Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made.

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