Lecturer

The Centre for Aboriginal Studies (CAS) is an Indigenous-managed research and education centre that contributes to positive social change for Aboriginal Australians. We offer undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses, also provide an empowering and supportive base for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying any course at Curtin.

Your new role: 

• Conduct learning activities online, distributed or face-to-face as appropriate, which stimulate and foster student learning.
• Innovative curriculum design and development of learning materials in collaboration with other colleagues as appropriate.
• Determine the learning needs of students and provide appropriate teaching and learning support to demonstrate the intended learning outcomes.
• Assess and provide feedback on learning to students
• Supervise the program of study of honours students or postgraduate students engaged in coursework and HDR students, as appropriate.
• Keep abreast of current discipline theory and practice and apply these in teaching and learning.
• Contribute to and undertake professional development including peer review in higher education teaching and maintain currency in discipline theory and practice.
• Contribute to curriculum innovation and design to develop students learning
• Undertake a range of administrative functions connected with the subjects taught, including moderation and assessment of student work.
• Plan learning activities, units and/or courses that reflect a command of the field and is founded on research-based pedagogical practices.
• Provide support to the course team in the development of curricula and resources.
• Influence the overall academic, social and cultural experience of higher education through; recognition of the particular learning needs of first year students and facilitating their transition into university learning and ensure students from equity and other demographic subgroups receive adequate support to participate and facilitate success in their courses.  

• Contribute to academic service, collegiality and engagement, including efficient management of internal service roles.
• Significantly contribute to external activities relevant to the discipline/profession and community engagement.
• Model a high standard of professional behaviour consistent with the University Code of Conduct and Vision, Mission and Values 

• A PhD or equivalent in related discipline.
• Established high level teaching skills with a reflective approach to teaching delivery
• A strong understanding of pedagogical theory and contemporary educational practice relevant to the discipline.
• An emerging record of contribution to scholarship in teaching
• Unit coordination experience
• High-level communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrated commitment to the application of relevant and applicable policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position.

• A flexible benefits package with excellent superannuation provisions.
• Wellness is part of our culture, and we encourage positive lifestyle choices through a range of activities and initiatives.
• A vibrant campus with gym, childcare, wellness programs, medical and counselling services.
• Opportunity for on-going career and professional development.
• Easily accessible location with great parking, bus station and end of trip facilities.
• Curtin continues to be a leader in reconciliation in the Higher Education sector, being one of the first Universities to receive accreditation for an Elevate RAP - the highest level within Reconciliation Australia’s Workplace RAP Framework.
• The University has recently been named as one of Australia’s Inclusive Employers for 2019-2020 by the Diversity Council of Australia (DCA).
• A major global player, with well-integrated campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius and Dubai. 

For further information on Curtin and all of our employee benefits visit https://about.curtin.edu.au/jobs/

Please apply on-line with a cover letter and resume to enable us to assess your suitability for the role. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process please advise in your cover letter.

Applications close: 9pm Friday 19th November 2021  

Contact details

If you have a query in relation to the application process please contact our careers team on [email protected] or for more information contact:

Rae-Lee Warner – Acting Deputy Director Centre for Aboriginal Studies
Email: [email protected]
 
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Curtin

We are committed to ensuring that Curtin has an inclusive environment, free from harassment, in which all students, staff and the community feel respected, valued and welcome.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to enable people with disability to participate fully in our recruitment, selection and appointment processes.

We have received recognition in this area:

• Voted one of Australia’s Inclusive Employers by the Diversity Council of Australia.
• One of the first Universities to receive accreditation for an ‘Elevate’ Reconciliation Action Plan.
• Athena Swan Bronze Accreditation
• 16th best workplace for new dads in Australia (HBF - Direct Advice for Dads, 2019)

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.