Lecturer in Science Education

• Prepare and inspire future teachers across early childhood primary and secondary education programs
• Impactful work academic leadership and opportunity for research with purpose
• Join a team that values inclusivity collaboration and continuous improvement

The role

• Full Time Continuing
• Level B - $113841 to $134965 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Bathurst Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga

You will play a vital role in shaping the future of teaching. Youll deliver engaging learning experiences across undergraduate and postgraduate programs both online and on-campus while contributing to curriculum development subject leadership and collaborative academic projects.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lecturer in Science Education to join our dynamic School of Education. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator with a strong background in secondary education combined with experience in teacher education at the tertiary level.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collegial forward-thinking environment where your contributions to course design academic leadership and stakeholder engagement will be valued.

About you

• A doctorate (PhD) qualification in science education or a related field and or relevant skills and experience
• Accredited teaching qualification in early childhood primary or secondary education.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality student-centred learning.
• Demonstrated professional activity and discipline expertise.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

About us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phraseyindyamarra winhanganhameans the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge but it also speaks to the mission of universities to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology we thrive as a distributed yet connected community welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the Faculty of Arts and Education here.

Learn more about the School of Education here.

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people carers people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds people with disability neurodivergent people and people of all age groups genders and sexualities for all roles.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online and address the selection criteria in the position description and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in theposition description

or by contacting:

Recruitment specific enquiries: Nelvin Kumar Talent Acquisition Consultant

Role specific enquiries: Associate Professor Will Letts Head School of Education

Closing Date: 11pm 10 May 2026