Lecturer: Primary Science (Academic Level B)

• Based in UniSA Education Futures at the Mawson Lakes campus
• Full-time, continuing position
• Commencement Salary: $101,784 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

We have a fantastic teaching opportunity for a motivated and collaborative individual to join the UniSA Education Futures team at our Mawson Lakes campus in the position of Lecturer: Primary Science.

Focussing specifically on Primary Science education, you will contribute independently and as part of a team to support the Academic Unit’s teaching and research outcomes. You will be responsible for the development, delivery, and coordination of undergraduate and postgraduate programs ensuring our graduates are collaborative, and empowered professionals who are ready to transform the future.

UniSA Education Futures staff are renowned for developing innovative and cutting-edge teaching, learning and research. As teachers, researchers and providers of teacher professional development, the excellence of our staff results in strong links with the education industry and universities around the world. Our strong partnerships support our student’s professional experience combining both theory and practice.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

About UniSA Education Futures

At UniSA Education Futures, we develop education professionals who will play a crucial role in the learning and development of children, young people and adults. Our research contributes to innovation in education and preparation for learning, supporting and informing new approaches to practice in the ever-evolving education sector. Education Futures is home to two world class research centres namely, the Centre for Research in Educational and Social Inclusion (CRESI) and Centre for Change and Complexity in Learning (C3L). Within UniSA Education Futures, UniSA College is responsible for the university’s pre-degree and pathway programs for Australian students, and implements the University’s Participation Strategy, aimed at increasing the number of students from a low socio-economic background enrolled in the University.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver courses on campus, offshore, online or via other appropriate methods
• Apply research and scholarship to the development of courses, innovative teaching methods and high-quality materials supporting student learning and engagement
• Enhance the research profile of the Academic Unit through collaborative research
• Create, foster and enhance national and international links with relevant field of education, business, university and community bodies that assist the advancement of University and Academic Unit objectives
• Coordinate, supervise and mentor an academic team to ensure the effective delivery of courses

Essential Skills and Experience

• PhD qualification aligned with Primary Science Education
• Skills in contemporary teaching, learning and assessment with excellent ability and experience to undertake high quality teaching activities
• High quality teaching outcomes with evidence of a strong commitment to continuous improvement of teaching practice and learning outcomes, in on-campus and online settings
• Demonstrated commitment to establishing a program of research that demonstrates growing publication record, and experience in the preparation of research grant applications
• Experience in the supervision of higher degree research candidates

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Flexible working conditions
• Employee assistance and development programs
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
• A variety of leave arrangements

Culture

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Sara Heidrich, Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 4031

Applications close: 11.30pm Monday 6 June 2022

Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check.

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