Academic ConnectLecturer in Languages and Literacies Education
Role type: Full-time, Continuing
Faculty: The Faculty of Education
Salary: Level B - $124,656 - $148,023 p.a. plus 17% super
Faculty: The Faculty of Education
Salary: Level B - $124,656 - $148,023 p.a. plus 17% super
- Inspire future language educators, contribute to innovative teaching methods and engage in impactful research.
- Become a leader in language education, driving innovative teaching and research in a prestigious institution
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As a Lecturer in Languages and Literacies Education, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of language teaching by engaging with pre-service teachers across multiple languages. Bringing expertise in teaching Chinese as an additional language, as well as language education more broadly, you will contribute to the Master of Teaching and TESOL programs, delivering inspiring courses and conducting groundbreaking research. Your role will involve mentoring students, developing curriculum, and fostering collaboration within the academic community.
As a Lecturer in Languages and Literacies Education, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of language teaching by engaging with pre-service teachers across multiple languages. Bringing expertise in teaching Chinese as an additional language, as well as language education more broadly, you will contribute to the Master of Teaching and TESOL programs, delivering inspiring courses and conducting groundbreaking research. Your role will involve mentoring students, developing curriculum, and fostering collaboration within the academic community.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead innovative language education: Coordinate and deliver engaging courses in language teaching, drawing on your expertise in teaching Chinese as an additional language.
- Advance research and scholarship: Develop and maintain a significant research program, publish in high-impact journals, and participate in conferences.
- Mentor and support students: Provide guidance and support to students, linking theory with practical application through clinical specialist duties.
- Contribute to academic leadership: Engage in faculty and university committees, support professional development, and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
You may be a great fit if:
You are an experienced educator with a PhD in Additional Languages education, specialising in teaching Chinese as an additional language, ready to lead innovative teaching and research in a collaborative academic environment.
You are an experienced educator with a PhD in Additional Languages education, specialising in teaching Chinese as an additional language, ready to lead innovative teaching and research in a collaborative academic environment.
You may also:
- Have professional experience teaching Chinese as an additional language in Australian schools.
- Possess strong digital literacy and knowledge of contemporary language education practices.
- Demonstrate a developing research profile with publications in relevant leading outlets.
- Have the ability to supervise graduate research students and contribute to academic programs.
- Be collaborative and constructive in multi-disciplinary teams, fostering a positive academic environment.
What we offer you
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team – The Faculty of Education
The Faculty of Education fosters staff productivity, growth and engagement in a collective effort to enrich the contribution that education makes to society. We conduct research and teaching that leads to the transformation of education practice both within and beyond the profession. Faculty of Education stimulates learning that enriches the potential of students from around the world, enabling meaningful careers and profound contributions to communities. We provide research leadership, setting the direction for high-impact, innovative and responsive research that addresses the pressing issues of our time. We lead purposeful engagement with society, sharing our resources and expertise as part of collaborative efforts to build a resilient, equitable and sustainable future.
The Faculty of Education fosters staff productivity, growth and engagement in a collective effort to enrich the contribution that education makes to society. We conduct research and teaching that leads to the transformation of education practice both within and beyond the profession. Faculty of Education stimulates learning that enriches the potential of students from around the world, enabling meaningful careers and profound contributions to communities. We provide research leadership, setting the direction for high-impact, innovative and responsive research that addresses the pressing issues of our time. We lead purposeful engagement with society, sharing our resources and expertise as part of collaborative efforts to build a resilient, equitable and sustainable future.
Join Us and unlock your career potential
If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.
Applications close: 30th March 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description: Lecturer, Languages and Literacies Education Additional Languages.docx
If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description), including the desired knowledge and skills, where relevant
Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.
Applications close: 30th March 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description: Lecturer, Languages and Literacies Education Additional Languages.docx
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