Lecturer, Early Childhood Education

• Full-Time, Ongoing Position for a Lecturer, Early Childhood 

• Salary Academic Level B + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements 

• Based at the Bundoora West campus but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University. 

About the position

 The Lecturer is expected to contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the School, in disciplines related to Early Childhood Education. More specifically, the Lecturer is responsible for carrying out teaching activities within undergraduate and Graduate Diploma programs and for maintaining and advancing their scholarly, research and/or professional capabilities. The Lecturer will be required to actively promote the program by establishing and maintaining memberships, links and partnerships with academic, industry and professional communities. In addition, they will work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics within the teaching team, and update colleagues and students on developments in their subject area or specialisation. The Lecturer may be responsible for course coordination.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have as a minimum:  

• The ability to prepare and deliver face to face and online Teacher Education Programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including online delivery, and the ability to produce high quality curriculum or program materials.  

• Ability to undertake course coordination role.  

• The capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective learning.  

• The ability to teach Teacher Education Programs effectively in primary/middle school settings and contribute to the professional learning of practicing teachers.  

• Emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs which will contribute to School research areas evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives, competitive research funding, and industry links.  

• The ability to supervise Higher Degree by Research candidates.  

• The ability to build effective networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government.  

• Excellent interpersonal and communications and collaboration and a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.  

Qualifications  

Mandatory: PhD or equivalent in relevant field. 

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

About the School 

School of Education within the College of Design and Social Context 

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 school’s 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. 

To Apply  

Please submit your CV and answers to the Key Selection Criteria  for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.  

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact loretta.vaughan@rmit.edu.au 

Position Description - Lecturer - Early Childhood Education

Applications close on Sunday 7 January 2024 at 11.59pm.  

Applications Close:
7 Jan 2024 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to  being  a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Isla n der community.  

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