Lecturer in Primary English

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a Full-time Lecturer in Primary English at Camperdown Campus within the Sydney School of Education and Social Work. This continuing role focuses on high-quality teaching, research and program development in initial teacher education.

You will design, teach and evaluate literacy units, grow the school’s reputation, supervise colleagues, and contribute to cross-disciplinary and partner-driven research projects while advancing governance and community engagement.

Qualifications

• PhD in literacy education or closely related field.
• Proven teaching experience in diverse settings.
• Experience designing and evaluating teaching initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach units in literacy and English education in primary programs.
• Build and maintain academic reputation for excellence.
• Contribute to research and education expanding knowledge and practice.
• Maintain a research profile meeting university standards.
• Lead participation in internationally funded or partner-engaged projects.
• Contribute to outstanding teaching and learning outcomes.
• Participate in governance and collaborative school activities.

Skills

PhD in literacy education

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Research activity

Supervision/mentoring

Stakeholder networking

Education

PhD in literacy education

Job description

Full-time, continuing role based at the Camperdown Campus in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work Opportunity to lead and innovate high-quality education at a leading global university Base Salary Level B $132,533 p.a. - $157,381 p.a. + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

Join the Sydney School of Education and Social Work within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the Lecturer in Primary English role plays a key part in applying learning through research and scholarly activity to inform their education and research practice. They make significant contribution to teaching and learning practice, design and evaluation in initial teacher education programs while continuing to build their research contribution, expertise, and impact.

Reporting to the Head of School, your key responsibilities will be:

• develop and teach units in the area of literacy and English education in the primary education programs
• build and maintain reputation of academic excellence
• make original and innovative contribution to research and education which expand knowledge or practice
• maintain a research profile which meets University expectations and standards
• development in research which enhance the reputation of the School, such as leading participation in internationally-funded research projects or partner-engaged research projects
• contribute to outstanding teaching and learning outcomes
• actively contribute to research, education and administrative activities
• contribute to collaborative teaching in the School and work flexibly and collaboratively in a team environment
• actively participate in governance and academic community at School and Faculty levels

About you

We are seeking an exceptional Lecturer in Primary English who has:

• a PhD in the area of literacy education, particularly primary English education or a related field
• experience in teaching and learning, as evidenced by participation in team teaching within an established program and experience in teaching in a variety of settings
• demonstrated success in designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives
• developing network of relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders
• experience in supervising or mentoring others and/or coordinating team activities
• a developing knowledge and understanding of the key strategic issues in the discipline and higher education sector
• a developing network of academic industry and professional partners and stakeholders.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

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

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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. This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

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Applications Close Sunday 25 October 2026 11:59 PM

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

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