Lecturer in Early Childhood Education

• Full-time, Fix Term position for six months
• Be part of the successful teaching program of Early Childhood Education (birth to five years)
• Base Salary (Level B) $122,830 to $145,858 + 17% superannuation

​About the opportunity

Sydney School of Education and Social Work is a prominent leader in the fields of Education, Social Work, and Social Policy. They are dedicated to excellence in professional education and to advancing rigorous, research-informed, and theoretical understanding of the social, political, and cultural contexts that shape these fields. Our commitment extends to engaging critically with theory, policy, and practice to effect transformative change in communities and individual lives in socially just ways.

The school is currently seeking a Lecturer in the area of Early Childhood Education to contribute to teaching and learning practice, design and evaluation within the School. This role is a 70% (teaching) 20% (research) 10% (governance, leadership and engagement) position.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Participate in enriching teaching and learning endeavours at undergraduate, Honors, and postgraduate levels that align with the University's educational standards and expectations.
• Assesses teaching and learning, both within the program and regarding personal practice, utilizing acquired knowledge to enhance practice and achieve better outcomes.
• Develops and suggests innovative practices in teaching and learning with a view to improving educational outcomes
• Undertakes original research (either independently or as part of a team) within discipline or area of expertise
• Supporting the Early Childhood Professional Experience Placements in the Bachelor of Education and Masters of Teaching Programs.

About you

• A PhD (completed or submitted for examination) relevant in a relevant area of or to early childhood education
• Demonstration of quality tertiary teaching experience in the field of early childhood teacher education, including Professional Experience units
• Teaching experience and qualifications with children in birth to five years early childhood education
• Experience in developing and delivering in-service teacher education
• Experience with professional experience placements across a range of settings
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, and the ability and willingness to contribute to professional and community collaborations and academic administration.

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Justyn Griffin, Recruitment Operations on justyn.griffin@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Wednesday 10 July 2024 11:59 PM