Senior Lecturer - Child Development & Education Research

Times Higher Education; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Gym on campus

Medical services

Corporate health plan

Job summary

University of Canberra is seeking an innovative Senior Lecturer in Child Development to lead teaching and research efforts in the Faculty of Education. The role focuses on enriching curriculum development, fostering student engagement, and driving impactful teaching and scholarly activity within an inclusive academic environment.

You will deliver high-quality programs across face-to-face, online, and blended modes, supervise doctoral and masters students, and contribute to industry partnerships.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in education or a related field.
• Expertise in child psychology and development from birth to 12 years.
• Strong track record in teaching and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in child development, inclusive education, classroom climate, and pedagogy across face-to-face, online, and blended modes.
• Lead and grow a program of research in child psychology and development (birth to 12 years).
• Convene and design units informed by scholarly and professional expertise.
• Lead research projects, secure funding, and publish in high-impact journals.
• Supervise doctoral and research masters’ students.
• Contribute to industry and community partnerships.

Skills

Doctoral degree

Child development expertise

Curriculum development

Academic writing

Education

EdD/PhD

Job description

University of Canberra is seeking an innovative Senior Lecturer in Child Development to lead teaching and research efforts in the Faculty of Education. The role focuses on enriching curriculum development, fostering student engagement, and driving impactful teaching and scholarly activity within an inclusive academic environment.

You will deliver high-quality programs across face-to-face, online, and blended modes, supervise doctoral and masters students, and contribute to industry partnerships.