"Lecturer: Education Coordinator (Teaching Academic Level A)"

• Based in the Education Futures Unit at the Mount Gambier campus
• Full-time, continuing position
• Commencement Salary: $96,929 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role 

Based in our regional campus in Mount Gambier the Lecturer (Teaching Academic) is primarily focussed on the preparation and delivery of teaching activities within the Unit’s undergraduate and/or postgraduate programs. 

This position will contribute to the development of curricula and will utilise contemporary professional/discipline-related expertise to deliver high-quality teaching. This position is responsible for carrying out a range of activities to develop and maintain scholarly expertise related to the discipline.

About UniSA 

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

At UniSA Education Futures, we develop education professionals who will play a crucial role in the learning and development of children, young people and adults. Our research contributes to innovation in education and preparation for learning, supporting and informing new approaches to practice in the ever-evolving education sector. Education Futures is home to two world class research centres namely, the Centre for Research in Educational and Social Inclusion (CRESI) and Centre for Change and Complexity in Learning (C3L). UniSA College is positioned within UniSA Education Futures. The College is responsible for the university’s pre-degree and pathway programs for Australian students, and implements the University’s Participation Strategy, aimed at increasing the number of students from a low socio-economic background enrolled in the University.

Core Responsibilities 

• Design and implement learning activities including lectures, tutorials, and assessment and provide timely feedback to students
• Employ appropriate teaching approaches (including face-to-face, online and blended learning) to promote student learning
• Contribute to the design and development of engaging course curricula and materials and ensure that teaching is informed by relevant research in the field of education
• Undertake teaching as part of the teaching team, including co-ordinating, or participating in, the moderation of assessment items
• Act as a student advisor by providing academic counselling, mentoring and advice to students

Essential Skills and Experience 

• Post-graduate teaching qualification, and/ or equivalent professional/industry experience
• Demonstrated ability to undertake a range of teaching duties including the preparation of appropriate teaching materials and resources
• High level written and oral communication skills including demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with team members, external parties, colleagues and students
• Demonstrated experience in course coordination in Initial Teacher Education programs
• Understanding and experience in using a range of contemporary teaching methodologies including online and blended models of learning

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as: 

• Access to great personal development opportunities 
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17% 
• Flexible working conditions 
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees 
• A variety of leave arrangements

Culture 

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Start Your Unstoppable Career!

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6415. 

Applications close: 11.30pm Monday 26 August 2024