"Lecturer Support for Learning"

JR102294

• Continuous, Part Time (30 hours per week)
• Classification ACLEB | $104,000 – $123,000 (pro-rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions
• Periodic salary increases between 1 July 2024 to 1 July 2026 totalling 10% increase!
• Salary Packaging opportunities
• Ref: JR102294

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

About Us

The Support for Learning team takes a strengths-based approach to supporting students’ success through deployment of a range of programs, workshops, consultations, and online self-help tools.

The Education portfolio supports the University’s strategy and core education activities to deliver contemporary, accessible, and inclusive education, with a high quality and engaging student experience, producing graduates who are adaptable and have fresh perspectives and a social conscience.

The Role

The Lecturer Support for Learning will support students in developing a core set of academic skills needed for success in learning within a tertiary context and beyond. With a focus on the first-year transition experiences and academic language and learning, you will partner with academic disciples to progress initiatives to increase student progress and retention.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Develop, coordinate, and implement initiatives which build and enhance student academic skills and literacies, including AI literacy,
• Lead collaborations with School-based academics to embed literacy development across disciplines,
• Participate in and engage with programs across the University which support student success,
• Provide advice and academic learning support to students, relating to literacy development.

What you’ll bring to this role

• PhD in education, literacy, or a relevant discipline, plus demonstrated experience in facilitating learning or supporting development of literacies, including academic and digital literacies
• Demonstrated ability to develop and coordinate high-quality teaching programs, including in online environments,
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary approaches to academic literacy and communication and experience in applying theoretical knowledge to the development and delivery of good practice and fit-for-purpose initiatives,
• Well developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple levels in an organisation and communicate effectively with stakeholders throughout the University.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applicants must have valid work rights.

What you’ll get in return

You will be part of a vibrant and talented team, work in an innovative and lively university community and enjoy the benefits that come with working at Murdoch.

Our people enjoy a lively, natural campus and world-class facilities, as well as a range of benefits including:

• Competitive remuneration
• Paid leave entitlements
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging options
• Employee Assistance Program
• On Campus Services and Facilities, including a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic

To Apply

Please apply by submitting the documents below:

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

Please view the position description here.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted. Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Position contact: Dr. Stephen Johnson – Head of Support for Learning. s.johnson@murdoch.edu.au 

Closing date: 30/06/2024 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.