Lecturer in Visual Arts and Design Education

UOM University of Melbourne; Parkville; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 148,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking a part-time, fixed-term academic to coordinate and teach Visual Arts and Design within the Master of Teaching Secondary Internship (MTSI) in the Faculty of Education. This role focuses on designing contemporary curriculum and studio-based learning that links disciplinary knowledge, pedagogy and school-based practice.

You will join an education-focused academic community and contribute to scholarship of teaching while supporting pre-service teachers and

Qualifications

• PhD or EdD in Visual Arts or Design Education, or AQF Level 10 equivalent.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in secondary Visual Arts/Design education.
• Deep knowledge of contemporary Visual Arts curriculum, pedagogy and policy.
• Ability to coordinate subjects, including assessment design and moderation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality Visual Arts and Design teaching across MTSI A-stream and Master cohorts.
• Design, review and maintain contemporary curriculum, assessment and studio-based, online and blended pedagogies in Visual Arts and Design Education.
• Teach Visual Arts and Design subjects (Standard and Internship), including ePortfolio assessment moderation, marking, student communication and support for sessional teaching staff.
• Support pre-service teachers to connect theory, curriculum, pedagogy and professional practice through studio pedagogies and practices.
• Contribute to scholarship of teaching, engagement, leadership and service activities aligned with Faculty of Education priorities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Assessment moderation

Collaboration

Education

PhD or EdD in Visual Arts or Design Education

Job description

Role type: Part-time (0.9 FTE); Fixed-term (14 months) Faculty: Education School: School of Curriculum and Pedagogy Salary: Level B: $124,656 - $148,023 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% superannuation

Education-focused academic role in Visual Arts and Design / coordinate flagship Master of Teaching Secondary Internship (MTSI) secondary learning area subjects / join a collaborative, research-informed Faculty of Education

Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity

You will coordinate and teach into core Visual Arts and Design learning area subjects in the Master of Teaching Secondary Internship. This includes designing contemporary curriculum and studio-based learning that connect disciplinary knowledge, pedagogy and school-based practice. Alongside this, you join an education-focused academic community committed to impactful and inclusive teacher education.

What you will deliver:

• Prepare and deliver high-quality Visual Arts and Design teaching across MTSI A-stream and other Master of Teaching cohorts.
• Design, review and maintain contemporary curriculum, assessment and studio-based, online and blended pedagogies in Visual Arts and Design Education.
• Teaching Visual Arts and Design subjects (Standard and Internship), including ePortfolio assessment moderation, marking, student communication and support for sessional teaching staff.
• Support pre-service teachers to connect theory, curriculum, pedagogy and professional practice through studio pedagogies and practices.
• Contribute to scholarship of teaching, engagement, leadership and service activities aligned with Faculty of Education priorities.

What you may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a PhD or EdD in Visual Arts or Design Education, or equivalent AQF Level 10 experience.
• Demonstrate strong teaching experience in secondary Visual Arts and/or Design education or Initial Teacher Education.
• Possess deep knowledge of contemporary curriculum, theory, pedagogy and policy in Visual Arts and Design Education.
• Manage and contribute effectively to Visual Arts and Design or Initial Teacher Education projects and initiatives.
• Coordinate subjects confidently, including assessment design, feedback, moderation and specialised support for pre-service teachers.
• Collaborate constructively within multidisciplinary teaching teams and work effectively with sessional teaching staff.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including: Build future financial security with 17% superannuation Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave. Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Faculty of Education

The Faculty of Education is a vibrant community transforming education practice locally and globally hosting studioFive. StudioFive is an award winning multi-and inter-disciplinary arts studio and UNESCO research ecology within the School of Curriculum and Pedagogy. The School of Curriculum and Pedagogy leads innovative teacher education, shaping curricula that address pressing social and educational issues. You will work with colleagues who value collaboration, practice-led teaching and learning, inclusive and just education, Indigenous scholarship and research-informed teaching.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a