Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Education

Join a university that’s transforming tomorrow, today
- Deliver education differently with our game changing education model
- Location choices suited to the Australian coastal lifestyle on the east coast

**About** us**:
Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

**About the opportunity**:
Southern Cross University’s Faculty of Education is seeking a Lecturer or Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Education (Classroom Management) to shape the future of education through teaching and learning, research and scholarship, engagement leadership and service within the Faculty.

With a renowned global reputation for excellence in collaborative and transdisciplinary educational and social research, the Faculty boasts a dynamic research profile. Their leading researchers are at the forefront of addressing critical research questions and issues both in Australia and worldwide. Research concentrations within the Faculty include the Sustainability, Environment, and the Arts in Education (SEAE) Research Centre, TeachLab, and the Early Years Research Lab (EYRL).

This position provides the opportunity to teach students at both undergraduate and graduate levels on enhancing classroom culture through the implementation of preventative and proactive management strategies. Additionally, you will have the chance to engage in innovative educational research aimed at fostering a safe, predictable, productive, and orderly classroom environment. Your core responsibilities will include:

- Provide a high standard of teaching and learning, educational design and delivery.
- Undertake research/scholarship activities that align with the Faculty’s profile and priorities.
- Undertake relevant community and professional engagement that supports and enhances the University and Faculty’s profile and priorities.

**About you**:
You will bring a PhD in the relevant area, an initial teacher education degree coupled with a demonstration of high-quality teaching across various education programs. In addition, you will possess:

- Experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of innovative curricula and teaching resources that support and enhance the effectiveness of student learning in a range of areas within a university setting.
- Evidence of regular participation in and contribution to placement partnerships; professional practice; staff development activities; relevant professional bodies; and/or community groups.

**Salary and benefits**:
Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:

- Full-time, continuing (permanent)
- Located at either Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast or Lismore. Generous relocation support available
- Academic Level C or B, commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience.
- Academic Level C: The base salary ranges from $134,848 - $155,046 per annum, plus 17% employers contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $181,404.
- Academic Level B: The base salary ranges from $110,611 - $130,814 per annum, plus 17% employers contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $153,052.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

**Application requirements**:
Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

**Further information**:
Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:
Name: Professor Amy Cutter-Mackenzie-Knowles, Executive Dean, Faculty of Education

Phone: 0447 804 450

**Closing Date: 11.30pm AEDT, 10 February 2025**
**Please note: Previous applicants need not apply**
- Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located. _

**Together, we are Transforming Tomorrow.**:
Position description - Level B

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