Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education
Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education
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Institute of Education Arts and Community Ballarat or Berwick Campus
Fulltime continuing appointment
Academic Level C $136795 p.a. Academic Level D $164303 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuationPosition closing date: 01/06/2025
Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support social equity skills and employment we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning skills and research locally regionally and globally.
With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat Berwick Gippsland and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.
About the role
As an integral member of our team you will contribute to the development and delivery of Early Childhood Education units at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and contribute to the institutes research program and administrative functions.
At Level C you will:
provide leadership in developing teaching coordinating and moderating units;
undertake teaching and assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate students;
supervise students undertaking project units and higher degrees in research; and
make a significant contribution to research or scholarship of learning and teaching activities.
At Level D you will:
make a significant contribution to developing teaching coordinating and moderating units;
provide leadership for the development implementation and monitoring of student retention and success;
undertake teaching and assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate students; and
participate in team projects and various committee meetings as required.
About you
You will work as part of the Institutes team of academic and administrative staff. You will possess proven educational research and professional experience and seek to embed long and shortterm research strategies for the Institute within the strategic framework of the University and in accordance with its mission. You will be a creative thinker and avid problemsolver who possesses initiative innovation and a cando attitude.
At level C you will possess:
demonstrated commitment to Early Childhood Education and enthusiasm for teaching and learning;
capacity to teach units in: Early Childhood Education and Primary Initial Teacher Education;
demonstrated record of research / scholarship at a national level; and
capacity to supervise postgraduate students in coursework masters and higher degrees in research.
At level D you will possess:
demonstrated leadership skills and University administrative experience;
demonstrated commitment to and enthusiasm for learning and teaching;
national or international record of achievement in research; and
significant record of achievement in the supervision of masters and doctoral students.
All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.
How to apply
Please apply by Sunday 1 June 2025
Applicants are required to submit a resume and response to key selection criteria.
Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program whereby we will respond to every applicant.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application please email the Recruitment team or phone. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries.
Let our staff tell you more.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
