Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Literacy

Overview:

• Full time Continuing position starting in January 2026
• Salary Academic Level B ($115303 - $136925) / Level C ($141247 - $162872) 17% Superannuation
• Based at the Bundoora West campus

About the Role

The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer is expected to contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the school in disciplines related to Literacy. The successful applicant is also expected to supervise research projects and theses at the postgraduate level in areas related to their areas of expertise contribute to School College and University strategic plan targets in research and/or consultancy and maintain and develop his/her professional standing within the profession or discipline.

The appointee is also expected to work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics within the teaching team and undertake administrative tasks as appropriate.

The successful applicant must have a completed PhD in a relevant discipline and a recognised teaching qualification together with recent experience appropriate to the Literacy sector.

To be successful for level B appointment you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver programs at undergraduate and post-graduate levels including online delivery and the ability to produce high quality curriculum or program materials.
• Ability to undertake course coordination role.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective learning.

Please view position description for further selection criteria

In addition to the above criteria to be successful for level C appointment you will also have:

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate large courses and prepare and delivery programs at undergraduate and post-graduate levels including high quality curriculum and program materials and ability to implement innovative approaches to student-centred learning and quality improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to support student issues related to effective learning.
• Emerging nationally recognised research track record including substantial record of research outputs in high quality outlets.

Please view position description for further selection criteria

Qualifications

Mandatory: PhD in relevant field and a recognised teaching qualification

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the School

The School of Education is one school within the College of Design and Social Context and offers undergraduate and postgraduate studies in education pre-service teacher education early childhood education educational research professional learning and short courses.

The school is committed to teaching research and engagement that improves the quality of education work and life for people and systems in formal and informal settings. Collaborating with a variety of partners we strive to co-create teaching learning and professional development experiences that are engaging industry responsive and evidence informed. The schools research is innovative with academic staff and HDR students employing a variety of traditional and cutting-edge methods and theories that contribute to our understanding of education in domestic and international education settings. We examine important educational issues and work to contribute new insights that will advance equity excellence and efficiency that benefits individuals and educational organisations in the spirit of reconciliation.

ToApply

Please submit your CV covering letter and separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the Apply link at the top of this page.

Candidates are asked to specify level of the appointment they are applying for in the cover letter.

For further information about this position please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email .

Position Description Lecturer Literacy

Position Description Senior Lecturer Literacy

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