Lecturer: Secondary Science Education & Inclusive Teaching

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

Job summary

The University of Sydney's Sydney School of Education and Social Work invites applications for a Lecturer (Education Focused) in Secondary Science Education to deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the Camperdown campus.

The role emphasises teaching (up to 70%), with up to 20% research and 10% governance, service, and engagement, contributing to curriculum design and inclusive pedagogy for future educators.

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in Science Education or related field.
• Recognised expertise in science education and related teaching practice.
• Demonstrated record of excellent teaching and educational design in a tertiary environment.
• Capability to undertake scholarship of teaching and learning with peer reviewed outputs.
• Experience designing and delivering digital and blended learning using a Learning Management System (LMS).
• Willingness to undertake Advance HE Associate Fellowship or equivalent.
• Developing network of academic industry and professional partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• teach, coordinate and design a broad range of topics in the field of secondary science education and general pedagogy
• participate in the teaching in the Science Curriculum units in initial teacher education programs
• contribute to collaborative teaching in the School and work flexibly and collaboratively in a team environment
• fulfil the necessary administrative and leadership tasks to ensure the smooth running of the Discipline
• maintain a research profile compatible with the Discipline, School and Faculty research programmes through publication and research grant applications
• engage in community outreach activities of the Discipline and the School
• actively participate in governance and academic community at School and Faculty levels.

Skills

Teaching experience

LMS experience

Curriculum design

Education scholarship

Digital & blended learning

Education

PhD in Science Education (or near completion)

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

The University of Sydney's Sydney School of Education and Social Work invites applications for a Lecturer (Education Focused) in Secondary Science Education to deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the Camperdown campus.

The role emphasises teaching (up to 70%), with up to 20% research and 10% governance, service, and engagement, contributing to curriculum design and inclusive pedagogy for future educators.