Senior Lecturer, Child Development & Early Education

University of Canberra; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development offerings

On-campus facilities (gym, medical,caf

Diversity and inclusive culture

Job summary

University of Canberra invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in Child Development to lead teaching and research in early learning contexts. The role focuses on curriculum development, student engagement, and impactful activities within a supportive academic environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to leadership of academic programs, deliver high-quality teaching across modes, and supervise research students, with opportunities to engage in industry partnerships.

Qualifications

• This includes a doctoral degree in a relevant field, e.g., EdD or PhD.
• Demonstrated expertise in child psychology and development from birth to 12 years.
• Strong research track record in child psychology and development.
• Teaching or professional qualifications in education.
• Excellence in teaching and curriculum development.
• Strong academic writing skills.
• Experience as an Early Childhood or Primary teacher or in related research practice.
• Commitment to excellence, equity and impact in education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in child development and related areas across modes.
• Lead and grow a program of research in child psychology and development.
• Design units informed by scholarly and professional expertise.
• Lead research projects, secure funding and publish in journals.
• Supervise doctoral and research masters’ students.
• Develop industry and community partnerships.

Skills

Child psychology

Child development (birth-12)

Curriculum development

Teaching experience

Academic writing

Research leadership

Education

Doctoral degree (EdD or PhD)

Teaching qualifications

Job description

University of Canberra invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in Child Development to lead teaching and research in early learning contexts. The role focuses on curriculum development, student engagement, and impactful activities within a supportive academic environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to leadership of academic programs, deliver high-quality teaching across modes, and supervise research students, with opportunities to engage in industry partnerships.