Associate Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor (Education Focused)
Full time continuing academic Associate Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor (Education Focused) positions at The University of Sydney
Base Salary Level A/B/C/D $105,314 p.a. - $199,585 p.a. + 17% superannuation + access to up to AUD $30K to support education related activities, including education-related research and education-related professional development and learning.
About the opportunity
The University of Sydney welcomes applications for Sydney Horizon Educators in the academic disciplines outlined below, during an exciting and innovative time. With the introduction of the new University of Sydney Enterprise Agreement 2023-26, the University has committed to establishing and advertising new continuing education-focused (EF) academic positions, across the Faculty of Engineering.
You will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to teaching in your field of expertise while you also continue to build substantial research contribution, expertise, connections, and impact. As part of this role, you will also contribute to the governance, leadership, and engagement work of your employing school.
Successful candidates will join the Sydney Horizon Educators cohort. For further insights into this exciting opportunity, we invite you to watch this video.
The aims of these education focused roles are to attract and retain the best and brightest emerging and established academics, within a specialised category of academic engagement. Positions in this opportunity are for talented educators with a passion for, and demonstrated excellence in, educational practice and innovation, and research capability (in disciplinary and/or education-related research). This newly-recruited group of educators will support an uplift in the teaching capability and student experience at the University of Sydney, while also developing as leaders in the education space at the University.
Successful candidates will be expected to dedicate most of their contribution to teaching and teaching-related activities (70%), while also engaging in research (20%) and governance, leadership, and engagement (10%). Successful appointees support, coordinate, and teach undergraduate and postgraduate coursework Units of Study. Laboratory, tutorial, studio class deliveries, and workshop management and teaching may also be a key part of the roles. These positions may also assist and guide the academic coordinators of other units within the discipline.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
undertake a leadership role in educational innovation, and curriculum design and review, contributing to outstanding educational delivery and outcomes
design and engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences which meet the University’s expectations and standards for education
deliver outstanding teaching and learning outcomes for students
develop teaching and unit materials
maintain relevant Work, Health and Safety requirements and management including laboratory and/or field work
through research and scholarly creative work, contribute to knowledge within your discipline or area of expertise, particularly as it relates to teaching and learning in your discipline
develop and refine your education research skills, particularly as they relate to evaluating and improving teaching and learning in your discipline
maintain high quality, standards and excellence in your educational activities and output
contribute to the governance, leadership, and engagement work in your school.
About you
The University values trust, accountability and excellence. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talented academics who align to these values and who will lead our teaching and research work at the university in the years to come. You will join a dynamic, engaged group in a highly collaborative and supportive teaching and research environment.
We are looking for education focused candidates who understand the principles and pedagogy of good curriculum and assessment design, and who will make a significant contribution to improving the student experience at the University. Successful candidates will understand or be willing to learn the research principles around teaching and learning design, delivery, and evaluation.
We are therefore looking for Sydney Horizon Educators who have:
a PhD or nearly completed PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline
experience in assessment, feedback and learning by design
experience in contributing to outstanding educational design, delivery, evaluation and outcomes
demonstrated experience in supervising or mentoring others and/or coordinating team activities
a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching
sound experience of teaching and learning, and the ability to contribute to teaching at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate levels in lecture, tutorial and practical settings.
proven experience in designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives
a record of excellent teaching, learning, and assessment practice in a tertiary environment, as evidenced through student and supervisor feedback
the capacity to engage students and enable a supportive, inclusive learning environment
a high level of interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
the ability to work collaboratively with other staff, including professional staff, and foster principles of equity, diversity and inclusion
high-level written and verbal communication skills
How to apply
Please prepare and upload a statement indicating how you believe you meet the criteria outlined in the “About you” of the advertisement (maximum 3 A4 pages) and a CV which can be submitted via the Apply button. Applications will be reviewed as received.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Helen Efstathiou, Recruitment Consultant. Recruitment Operations, Human Resources on +61 2 8627 7137 or by email hr.recruitmentcampaign@sydney.edu.au.
The University of Sydney reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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