Senior Lecturer in Education — Cognitive Science & Learning Research

Menzies Research Institute; City of Burnie; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous superannuation

Extensive leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

University of Tasmania seeks a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Education to shape tomorrow's teachers through the science of learning. You will contribute to teaching, research and engagement activities, focusing on cognitive science, educational psychology and evidence-based teaching practices.

Whether you are developing your research profile or an established scholar, this role offers impact in classrooms and communities with flexible work arrangements and relocation support to Tasmania.

Qualifications

• Emerging or established teaching and research profile in education, cognitive science, psychology or a related field.
• Demonstrated capacity to contribute to research and teaching excellence.
• Interest in building research impact, grant success and academic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Shape the next generation of teachers through high-quality teaching and mentorship.
• Deliver engaging learning experiences informed by cognitive science and evidence-based practice.
• Contribute to research that advances understanding of how students learn.
• Build strong partnerships with schools, communities and the broader education sector.
• Supervise and support research students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to drive excellence in teacher education.

Skills

Teaching

Research mentorship

Cognitive science

Educational psychology

Education

PhD in Education or related field

Job description

University of Tasmania seeks a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Education to shape tomorrow's teachers through the science of learning. You will contribute to teaching, research and engagement activities, focusing on cognitive science, educational psychology and evidence-based teaching practices.

Whether you are developing your research profile or an established scholar, this role offers impact in classrooms and communities with flexible work arrangements and relocation support to Tasmania.