"Lecturer, Literacy"

Lecturer, Literacy

locations

Melbourne

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 8 Days Ago

job requisition id

JR44296

Overview:

Full-time, Continuing position

Salary Academic Level B ($115,303 - $136,925) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

Based at the Bundoora campus

About the Role

The School of Education is looking for a literacy specialist with a particular area of expertise in the area of writing, genre and/or multiliteracies.

The Lecturer is expected to contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the School, in particular literacy education. As the successful applicant, you will also be expected to supervise research projects and theses at the postgraduate level in areas related to their areas of expertise, contribute to School, College and University strategic plan targets in research and/or consultancy, and maintain and develop his/her professional standing within the profession or discipline.

You will also be expected to work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics within the teaching team and undertake administrative tasks as appropriate.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver programs at undergraduate and post-graduate levels, including online delivery, and the ability to produce high quality curriculum or program materials.

Ability to undertake course coordination role.

Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective learning.

Emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs which will contribute to existing Discipline and School research areas evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives, competitive research funding, and industry links.

Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree by research candidates.

Please view position description for further selection criteria

Qualifications

Mandatory: PhD in a relevant field

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the School

The School of Education is one school within the College of Design and Social Context and offers undergraduate and postgraduate studies in education, pre-service teacher education, early childhood education, educational research, professional learning and short courses.

The school is committed to teaching, research and engagement that improves the quality of education, work and life for people and systems in formal and informal settings. Collaborating with a variety of partners, we strive to co-create teaching, learning and professional development experiences that are engaging, industry responsive and evidence informed. The school’s research is innovative, with academic staff and HDR students employing a variety of traditional and cutting-edge methods and theories that contribute to our understanding of education in domestic and international education settings. We examine important educational issues, and work to contribute new insights that will advance equity, excellence, and efficiency that benefits individuals and educational organisations in the spirit of reconciliation.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV, covering letter and separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Justin Bolton (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email justin.bolton@rmit.edu.au. 

Position Description – Lecturer, Literacy

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Applications Close:

7 Apr 2026 11.59 pm