Ref 5032/23 Associate Lecturer, English Literacy - K/12, School of Education

• Academic Decasualisation Program
• Full-Time, Ongoing Position | Westerns Penrith or Bankstown City Campus
• Academic Level A $106,765 to $128,989 p.a. | Includes 17% Superannuation

Ref 5032/23 Associate Lecturer in English Literacy Education (K-12), School of Education

• Academic Decasualisation Program
• Full-Time, Ongoing Position
• Academic Level A $106,765 to $128,989 p.a. | Includes 17% Superannuation
• Westerns Penrith or Bankstown City Campus

About Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located in the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing, economically significant region. The University has 12 campuses, more than 200,000 alumni, almost 50,000 students and approximately 3,500 staff. Our Schools teach an array of programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry and society and the University is ranked in the top two per cent of universities worldwide, with over 85 per cent of its assessed research rated at ‘World Standard’ or above. In 2022 and 2023, the University was placed 1st worldwide and in Australia for its commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings. Our Strategic Plan stipulates that, starting in Western Sydney, our students will succeed, our research will have impact and our communities will thrive through our commitment to excellence, sustainability, equity, transformation and connectedness.

The mission is driven by four strong values:

Opportunity to be part of a sector leading program
Western Sydney University has established a sector-leading program to strengthen career pathways for casual academic staff by creating the equivalent of 150 full time positions by 1 March 2025. The WSU decasualisation program will play a significant role in reducing the level of insecure work in the Australian higher education sector. With this in mind, the University is looking to recruit candidates it can invest in and develop over the long term, including training over the confirmation period to support candidates to retain stable, ongoing employment. On that basis, the University is looking for candidates who have full time working rights until at least 1 March 2025, in place at the time of application. Successful candidates will undertake teaching, while also having the opportunity to develop a research portfolio and contribute to the University through governance activities at the School and/or University level. 

Eligibility
Successful candidates will be subject to a two-year confirmation period and must provide evidence at the time of application that they:

• have been engaged as a casual academic for at least 2 teaching sessions within the previous 2 years at an Australian Higher Education institution; and
• hold or have submitted all requirements for a PhD or other relevant Level 10 AQF qualification; and
• have not previously held an ongoing position with an Australian Higher Education provider in the previous 3 years; and
• are an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia or have full time working rights until at least 1 March 2025, in place at the time of application.

Candidates must submit evidence of the above requirements , along with any evidence they have of successful teaching results, such as Student Feedback on Teaching survey outcomes.

School of Education
The School of Education at Western Sydney University offers innovative initial teacher education programs in primary, secondary, early childhood education, and an undergraduate degree in primary teacher education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.Professional postgraduate programs are offered in Inclusive Education, STEM, Primary Mathematics, Leadership and Management; these programs offer a pathway to doctoral studies. Programs are offered predominately on Bankstown and Penrith campuses.

The School of Education takes pride in its teaching and research profile, which emphasises theoretically strong, and applied forms scholarship. Our teaching programs have a futures orientation and emphasise critical reflection, in-school experiences and experiential approaches to learning. Our research and professional programs are informed by concerns for social equity, social justice and are grounded in vibrant partnerships with a wide range of organisations locally, nationally and internationally. We have particularly strong partnerships with an extensive network of public, catholic and private schools in Western and South-western Sydney.

The Role
As an Associate Lecturer in English/Literacy (K-12), you will;

• Coordinate and teach Pre-service Teacher education subjects in English and Literacy education across primary and secondary Initial Teacher Education and Post-initial Teacher Education programs.
• Play a significant role in research, consulting, short courses and other professional learning offered by the School.
• Supervise Higher Degree Research students enrolled in Masters and Doctoral level studies in the School.
• Participate in professional experience fostering relationships and partnerships with educational settings and schools.

An Academic Promotion Program will provide opportunities to advance your academic career within the university, supported by a clear and transparent promotion process.

A substantial part of the role involves teaching, including the development, design and delivery of innovative and engaging teaching materials. You will also be allocated time to develop your research portfolio and have the opportunity to be mentored in your research by Senior academic staff within the University. In addition, you will be expected to participate in administrative and governance related activities.

To be successful in the role, you will need to demonstrate excellence in teaching and a high level of energy and commitment to further developing a research profile that is fresh and relevant to the particular discipline. 

This is a full-time, ongoing appointment based at Westerns Penrith or Bankstown City Campus.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the selection criteria in your application. Please review the position description for further information.

Remuneration Package: Academic Level A $106,765 to $128,989 p.a. (comprising Salary of $90,218 to $108,997 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading).

Position Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at[email protected] .

Closing Date: 8:30pm,Thursday 25th January 2024.

Working Rights in Australia – Eligibility: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please note:

• You MUST use the attached CV/Resume template with your application.
• Interviews are likely to be scheduled between Monday 12th and Friday 16th February 2024.

Information on the Academic Decasualisation is available via the following link: Academic Decasualisation Program . Additional information to assist you with the application and interview process can be found via the following link: Application and Interview Process.

Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

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Western Sydney University is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.

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