Lecturer (Education Focused) in Secondary Science Education

About the opportunity

Join the Sydney School of Education and Social Work within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, as a Lecturer (Education Focused) in Secondary Science Education. This role plays a key part in delivering high quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including core units within initial teacher education. The Lecturer (Education) dedicates the majority of their contribution to teaching and teaching-related activities (up to 70%), with up to 20% research and 10% governance, service, and engagement.

You will contribute to the education of future educators through innovative curriculum design, inclusive pedagogical practice and scholarship of teaching and learning, with a focus on supporting children and young people with additional learning needs. Working within a highly regarded academic community, you will collaborate with colleagues and external partners to support student success, contribute to educational leadership, and advance the University’s commitment to equity, inclusion and social justice.

Reporting to Professor Kelly Freebody, your key responsibilities will be:

• teach, coordinate and design a broad range of topics in the field of secondary science education and general pedagogy
• participate in the teaching in the Science Curriculum units in initial teacher education programs
• contribute to collaborative teaching in the School and work flexibly and collaboratively in a team environment
• fulfil the necessary administrative and leadership tasks to ensure the smooth running of the Discipline
• maintain a research profile compatible with the Discipline, School and Faculty research programmes through publication and research grant applications (this may take the form of disciplinary research, or Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, or a mixture of both fields)
• engage in community outreach activities of the Discipline and the School
• actively participate in governance and academic community at School and Faculty levels.

About you

We are seeking an exceptional Lecturer (Education Focused) in Secondary Science Education who has:

• a PhD (or near completion) in the area of Science Education or a related field
• recognised expertise in science education and related teaching practice
• demonstrated record of excellent teaching and educational design in a tertiary environment
• capability to undertake scholarship of teaching and learning, with evidence of peer reviewed outputs
• experience designing and delivering digital and blended learning experiences using a Learning Management System (LMS)
• willingness to undertake Advance HE Associate Fellowship or equivalent
• a developing network of academic industry and professional partners and stakeholders.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

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 Helen Efstathiou, Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Operations on +61 2 8627 7137 or by email helen.efstathiou@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Sunday 08 November 2026 11:59 PM