"Casual Academics Pool (School of Education)"

CASUAL ACADEMICS POOL

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

JOONDALUP/MOUNT LAWLEY/ONLINE CAMPUSES 

PAY RATES AS PER INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENT 

Overview

• Seeking qualified secondary teachers 
• Opportunity to work in a tertiary setting in WA’s largest School of Education
• Apply your innovative pedagogy in the development of pre-service teachers

The School of Education, Edith Cowan University is currently looking to expand the number of sessional tutors working in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) and Master of Teaching (Secondary) courses. We are looking for experienced teachers who can work in a range of ‘core’ units in areas such as general pedagogy, classroom management and integration of ICT in teaching and learning.

Edith Cowan University is a large, multi-campus institution serving communities nationally and internationally. The University currently has two metropolitan campuses at Mount Lawley and Joondalup, and also serves Western Australia’s Southwest Region from a campus at Bunbury, 200km south of Perth. 

The School of Education is one of the largest providers of Initial Teacher Education in Australia with an excess of 5,000 students. The school offers a broad range of programs including Early Childhood Studies (ECS), Primary, Secondary and Postgraduate Education.

Successful applicants for sessional tutors in the secondary courses: 

• Will possess a Master’s degree (Education); or Bachelor Honours Degree (First or Upper Second class). 
• Be able to work independently and to required timeframes.
• Possess at least 5 years experience working in a secondary school environment
• Possess current registration to teach in an Australian education jurisdiction.
• Residing in Australia and with current Australian work rights

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that align with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence, and Courage.

Benefits & Remuneration

Casual positions attract competitive remuneration in line with our Enterprise Agreement with a university superannuation contribution. For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.

Contact

For further information, interested applicants are welcome to contact Associate Professor Anne Coffey (Associate Dean, Secondary) on 08 – 6304 3170.

How to Apply

Please upload your resume along with a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your interest and suitability for this opportunity and which time period(s) you are available for. 

Candidates who apply will be notified if successful, and be placed into a pool until June 30th 2025.

Closing Date:

Applications close on Wednesday 26 June 2024 at 11:30pm AWST.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.