Senior Lecturer, Secondary Initial Teacher Education

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and accomplished academic to join us as a Senior Lecturer, Secondary Initial Teacher Education at a pivotal moment as we shape the next generation of flexible, career-ready postgraduate programs. Guided by our purpose - creating a brighter future for all through high-quality education and research - we are seeking a Senior Lecturer (Level C) with deep expertise in secondary initial teacher education (ITE), particularly in program design, accreditation, and innovation in online delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a bold program of transformation. You will play a central role in reimagining a digital-first, online, on-demand postgraduate secondary teacher education program - one that is evidence-informed, student-centred, and aligned with evolving professional, regulatory, and workforce expectations. The program will prioritise flexibility, quality, and accessibility, while delivering an outstanding experience for a diverse cohort of students.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, in person and online student-centred teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programs, fostering engagement and an outstanding student experience.
• Lead curriculum development, innovation and accreditation, incorporating evidence-informed and technology-enhanced approaches to improve learning, retention and graduate outcomes.
• Provide educational leadership within the discipline, including oversight of courses and programs to ensure continuous quality and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Conduct and publish high-quality, impactful research, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and successfully attracting competitive research funding.
• Provide leadership and supervision in higher degree research (HDR), supporting candidate success and strengthening the research pipeline.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with industry and the broader community, enhancing the discipline’s reputation through collaboration, engagement and impactful scholarship.