Sessional Lecturer - Early Childhood Education

Ikon Institute of Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible class times

Adelaide CBD campus

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ikon Institute of Australia invites applications for sessional lecturers to join our teaching team in Adelaide. A range of flexible class times (morning, afternoon, online, evening) is available, with the campus located in Adelaide’s CBD within walking distance of the railway station.

Reporting to the Head of School, you will deliver courses, assess students, and provide engaging learning experiences across on-campus and digital formats.

Qualifications

• PhD or master's in Early Childhood Education.
• 2+ years practicing in related field; 5+ preferred.
• Teaching or tutoring experience desirable.
• Knowledge of higher education requirements and industry standards.
• Engagement in CPD, scholarship or ongoing discipline knowledge.
• Passion for education with strong communication.
• Willingness to undergo a National Crime Check, if required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the course within the discipline area using on-campus and digital methods.
• Facilitate student engagement, consultations, and communication of student issues to the Head of Faculty.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders for cohesive delivery.
• Engage in weekly subject forums and discussions.
• Mark student assessments within specified timeframes and standards.
• Participate in moderation and benchmarking activities.
• Attend faculty meetings and student consultations.
• Engage in scholarly practice as required.

Skills

PhD/Master in ECE

Teaching experience

Higher education knowledge

CPD and research

Communication skills

Education

PhD or Master in Early Childhood Education

Job description

About Us

Ikon Institute is operated by EDU, an ASX-listed provider of tertiary education, specialising in Early Childhood Education and Human Services. We foster meaningful careers through high-quality education across our campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and online

About Us

Ikon Institute is operated by EDU, an ASX-listed provider of tertiary education, specialising in Early Childhood Education and Human Services. We foster meaningful careers through high-quality education across our campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and online

About The Role

We’re looking for passionate sessional lecturers to join our teaching team. A range of flexible class times are available: morning, afternoon, online, and evening, offering opportunities to fit your schedule.

Our delivery campus is located in the heart of Adelaide’s CBD, within walking distance of the Adelaide railway station.

Reporting to the Head of School, you have the opportunity to provide an exciting and engaging learning experience to our students, with the primary duties being teaching and assessing students.

About You

We are seeking a dynamic individual who is passionate about teaching and delivering an enriching learning experience. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to facilitate face-to-face as well as online learning.

You have good interpersonal and communication skills and are able to work in a team within a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the course within the discipline area and facilitate learning in an engaging and dynamic manner via on-campus and digital methodologies.
• Facilitate student engagement, consultation, and communication of student issues to the Head of Faculty.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders to ensure smooth and cohesive delivery of subject content.
• Engage in weekly subject forums and discussions.
• Mark student assessments within specific timeframes and to the required standards.
• Participate in moderation and benchmarking activities as required.
• Attend faculty meetings and student consultations as required.
• Engage in scholarly practice as required.

Education, Experience, And Skills

• A PhD or a master’s qualification in a directly related field of study (Early Childhood Education)
• A minimum of 2 years and preferably 5 years or more of practicing experience in a directly related field of study.
• Teaching or tutoring experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of higher education requirements and industry standards
• Knowledge of contemporary developments in their specific discipline or field and active engagement in continuing professional development, scholarship, research, or knowledge of contemporary teaching, learning, and assessment relevant to their discipline, role, modes of delivery, and the specific needs of student cohorts
• Passion for education
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to undergo a National Crime Check, if required

Why work with Ikon?

• A supportive team
• Career progression
• A positive and fun work environment
• Breakfast supplies all around the year
• Training and Development opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion

We celebrate our diversity and strive to reflect contemporary Australian society in order to better serve our students. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience of adversity, and from people of all ages.

Next Steps

• We are only able to consider applicants with the right to live and work in Australia.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application.