Teaching Fellow - Education & Academic Practice

Torrens University Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrens University Australia in Melbourne seeks a Teaching Fellow in Education and Academic Practice to inspire postgraduate learners across our Education programs. The role focuses on student-centred learning, innovative teaching, and the use of data-driven approaches to support student success in online, on-campus, hybrid and asynchronous environments.

You will contribute to high-quality teaching and scholarly engagement within the School of Education and Community Wellbeing, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification in Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary Education or related discipline.
• PhD (completed or in progress) highly regarded.
• Experience teaching in higher education, postgraduate Education and Academic Practice programs.
• Expertise in Inclusive Education, Educational Leadership or Educational Innovation.
• Strong facilitation skills in online and face-to-face Higher Education.
• Experience using learning technologies and digital tools to enhance teaching.
• Confidence with AI-enabled approaches in education.
• Experience designing engaging learning and assessment activities.
• Student-centered approach to teaching and learning.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Growth mindset and commitment to ongoing professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality teaching across postgraduate Education and Academic Practice.
• Support student engagement, academic achievement and success.
• Foster inclusive, supportive learning environments and critical thinking.
• Lead and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to improve learning.
• Innovate with AI and digital tools to enhance education.

Skills

Student engagement

Inclusive teaching

Collaboration

Digital literacy

AI in education

Learning analytics

Communication

Education

PhD (completed or in progress)

Teaching qualification in Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary Education or related discipline

Job description

Teaching Fellow - Education & Academic Practice

Torrens University Australia – Melbourne VIC

Education & Academic Practice Teaching Fellow | School of Education and Community Wellbeing | Full-time | Torrens University Australia

Help shape the future of higher education.

At Torrens University Australia, we're redefining what learning looks like.

We're building a new cohort of Teaching Fellows - innovative, student-focused academics who are passionate about creating engaging learning experiences and helping shape the next generation of teaching and learning.

This is more than a teaching role. You'll join a team leading the evolution of higher education through student-centred learning, AI-enabled teaching, digital innovation, and contemporary learning design.

Why this role?This role has been created to strengthen Torrens University’s permanent academic workforce, supporting the delivery of flexible, high-quality, student-centred learning experiences across on-campus, online, hybrid and asynchronous learning environments, while enhancing student success and employability.

We're looking for educators who don't simply teach, they innovate.

People who are excited by questions like:

• How can AI enhance learning?
• What does great online teaching look like?
• How can data and student feedback improve the learning experience?
• How do we prepare graduates for careers that don't yet exist?

About the role
Teaching Fellow – Education and Academic Practice

As a Teaching Fellow, you’ll join the School of Education and Community Wellbeing, inspiring and supporting postgraduate students across our Education and Academic Practice portfolio.

You’ll contribute to high-quality teaching and learning across Postgraduate Initial Teacher Education and specialised Education and Academic Practice programs, supporting student engagement, academic achievement and success. You’ll foster inclusive, supportive and engaging learning environments that encourage critical thinking, professional growth and lifelong learning. Desirable areas of specialisation include Inclusive Education, Leadership and Innovation, and Inclusive Literacies, Educational with a strong commitment to social justice, equity and inclusion across all areas of teaching practice.

With social justice, inclusion and meaningful change at the heart of our teaching philosophy, you’ll empower educators and professionals to challenge existing practices, embrace diversity, advocate for equity and drive positive change across educational and professional contexts.

What you'll be doing - review Job description for full details

We're looking for educators who…

Put students first: You create inclusive, engaging learning experiences and genuinely care about helping every student succeed.

Embrace innovation: You're curious about new technologies, confident experimenting with AI and digital tools, and willing to rethink traditional approaches to teaching.

Use evidence to improve: You seek feedback, use learning analytics and continuously refine your teaching based on what works.

Collaborate: You enjoy working with colleagues across disciplines to improve learning, share ideas, and solve challenges together.

Thrive in change: You're adaptable, resilient, and excited by working in a dynamic, digitally evolving higher education environment.

This is a full-time permanent position located at either Surry Hills Sydney, or Flinders Street, MelbourneCampuses.

What you'll bring

A Teaching qualification in either Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary Education or qualification in Education, Inclusive Education, Educational Leadership or a closely related discipline. A PhD (completed or in progress) is highly regarded.

Demonstrated experience teaching in higher education, particularly within postgraduate Education and Academic Practice programs, with a strong commitment to student engagement, inclusive teaching practices and supporting student success.

Demonstrated contemporary professional and/or academic experience in the education sector, with expertise in one or more areas such as Inclusive Education, Educational Leadership and Innovation, Inclusive Literacies, Neurodiversity, Social Justice, Educational Research, Academic Practice, Advocacy or Educational Change. A strong commitment to equity, inclusion and driving meaningful change in educational and professional contexts is highly desirable.

Strong facilitation skills across online and face-to-face learning environments in Higher Education

Experience using learning technologies and digital tools to enhance teaching

Confidence using, or enthusiasm for adopting, AI-enabled approaches in education

Experience designing engaging learning and assessment activities

A student-centred approach to teaching and learning

Strong communication and collaboration skills

A growth mindset and commitment to continuous professional learning

Why join Torrens?

Join an institution committed to transforming education through innovation, technology and exceptional student experiences. You'll help shape the future of higher education while working alongside innovative educators committed to student success.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received.

Interviews are expected to commence in early December 2026, with successful candidates anticipated to commence on 18th January 2027.