Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor, Secondary Education Curriculum and Pedagogy

UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG; Australia; On-site; AUD 145,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Australian university is seeking a Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Secondary Education Curriculum and Pedagogy. This full-time role offers the opportunity to shape future educators through innovative teaching and impactful research. You will contribute to program development, support preservice teacher placements, and mentor students. The position is a permanent appointment with an attractive salary range.

Benefits

Competitive salary

17% Superannuation

Qualifications

• Experience in curriculum development and pedagogy.
• Established research agenda in education.
• Ability to mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Shape future educators through innovative teaching.
• Lead impactful research in curriculum and pedagogy.
• Support preservice teacher placements and program development.

Job description

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Research Field Educational sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Australia Application Deadline 11 Dec 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Job Description

• Permanent/Continuing, full-time appointment
• Level C: $145,142 - $163,693 + 17% Superannuation
• Level D: $175,062 - $187,875+ 17% Superannuation
• Position will be offered at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications

The School of Education invites applications for a Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Secondary Education Curriculum and Pedagogy. This role offers the opportunity to shape future educators through innovative teaching and research aligned with the Australian secondary curriculum. You will contribute to program development, support preservice teacher placements, and lead impactful research in curriculum and pedagogy including the supervision of Higher Degree Students. As part of a collaborative academic community, you’ll mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students, engage in governance and outreach, and help drive the school’s strategic growth across campuses. The role offers scope to shape academic direction and contribute meaningfully to the future of teacher education.

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to submit a CV and a cover letter that addresses the essential and desirable selection criteria stated in the position description relevant to the level you are applying for. Response to each selection criteria area to be a maximum of 350 words.

For further information about this position, please contact Interim Head of School, Education, Professor Shirley Agostinho [e-mail] .

Closing Date:Thursday, 11 December 2025 11:59 PM

The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.

Note:Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.

This position has been classified as ‘child-related work”, more information is available within the position description

About Us

The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.

Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.