Graduate School of Education

• Teaching-intensive position
• Level B, tenurable position available with flexible options for both full-time and part-time work
• Base salary range: $113,934 – $134,824 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

Education has been a keystone of the University of Western Australia for 100 years. Today, the Graduate School of Education maintains a tradition of excellence while taking on the challenges of developing educational practices for both global and local needs. The School attracts the highest quality academic, research and professional staff who work collaboratively with talented educators to positively impact on the lives of young people and lifelong learners. The Graduate School of Education has an ambitious strategic plan that identifies excellence in research, innovative teaching and learning practices as well as external engagement as central to its vibrancy, growth and sustainability. To achieve these goals a workforce that is future-focused, able to respond to new pedagogies, contribute to our research profile, and strengthen our reputation further is vital.

About the opportunity

This teaching focused position will contribute to excellence in teaching, learning design, and curriculum innovation in Teacher Education. You will undertake independent teaching, contribute to a range of teaching and curriculum innovations, support the student experience, and undertake unit and course co-ordination duties as required.

Key responsibilities will include contributing to an innovative Initial Teacher Education program, with a specific expertise in primary Science and/or Mathematics curriculum and pedagogy. It is expected that staff contribute to internal and external University and School activities, including teaching at our Albany campus.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Preferably, a completed doctorate and/or substantive progess towards the completion of a doctorate in the field of Education of closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering innovative teaching approaches, assessment and materials for units and courses in higher education.
• Demonstrated record of teaching in higher education, including initial teacher education and/or recent professional practice as an educator in primary school settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Australia and Western Australian curriculum.
• Commitment to embedding UWA’s core values of openness, honesty, tolerance, fairness and responsibility in all aspects of work.
• Demonstrated ability to relate well to staff and students at all levels and evidence of a commitment to equity and diversity principles.
• Demonstrated or emerging record of engagement across the educator sector.

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Position Description [Lecturer] [518083].pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 22 September 2024

Note: Interviews are scheduled to take place in mid-October 2024.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Tanya Fitzgerald at tanya.fitzgerald@uwa.edu.au  

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.