TESOL Leader & Educator: Senior Lecturer, Innovative Teaching

The University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 162,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney’s Sydney School of Education and Social Work seeks a Senior Lecturer in TESOL to lead teaching and scholarship across TESOL and EAL/D in initial teacher education and beyond.

You will develop units, support or lead research in Community Languages education, build academic reputation, and contribute to collaborative teaching and international projects while upholding the University's standards of excellence in learning and engagement.

Qualifications

• PhD in EAL/D or languages education or a related field.
• Experience in teaching and learning EAL/D and/or languages in primary, secondary or tertiary contexts.
• Demonstrated success in designing, implementing and evaluating teaching initiatives in EAL/D and/or languages.
• Developing network of relationships with academic, community, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders.
• Experience in supervising or mentoring others and coordinating team activities and research.
• Developing knowledge of key strategic issues in the EAL/D and languages discipline and higher education sector.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and teach units related to TESOL and EAL/D curriculum in initial teacher education programs across primary and secondary education.
• Support ongoing education and research programs in the area of Community Languages education.
• Build and maintain reputation of academic excellence.
• Make original and innovative contributions to research and education which expand knowledge or practice.
• Maintain a research profile which meets University expectations and standards.
• Lead development in research which enhances the reputation of the School, including internationally-funded or partner-engaged projects.
• Contribute to outstanding teaching and learning outcomes.
• Actively participate in governance and academic community at School and Faculty levels.

Skills

TESOL

EAL/D knowledge

Curriculum design

Research collaboration

Supervision/mentoring

Education

PhD in EAL/D or languages education

Job description

The University of Sydney’s Sydney School of Education and Social Work seeks a Senior Lecturer in TESOL to lead teaching and scholarship across TESOL and EAL/D in initial teacher education and beyond.

You will develop units, support or lead research in Community Languages education, build academic reputation, and contribute to collaborative teaching and international projects while upholding the University's standards of excellence in learning and engagement.