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• Employment Type: Continuing, Full Time (35-hour week)
• Remuneration Level B position $123,620 - $145,730 + 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading)
• Location: Kensington, NSW
• One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities.
• We are in the process of building and expanding Faculty Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA)

About the Faculty:

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for a variety of academic positions across the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA) because we are building and expanding. The Faculty is guided by our ADA2051 vision: through creativity, collaboration and inclusion we seek and solve problems to improve life on earth.

At UNSW ADA our diversity is our strength. We span over 60 subject areas - from media, education, construction, textiles, social work, languages, music – and much more. Organised across six Schools and multiple research centres we support world-class facilities and strong industry engagement on our Kensington and Paddington campuses. We equip our students with the skills and experience to think creatively and critically and translate their knowledge and experience into exciting careers.

Link below to watch a video of our Dean for Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture - Claire Annesley: UNSW ADA Recruitment.mp4


Why The Role Matters:

The School of Education is a research-intensive School within the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture and a key player in the professional preparation of teachers and other educational professionals in Australia and internationally. The School emphasises the centrality of research and collaboration in determining how teachers and education researchers should engage in the profession. The School offers undergraduate and postgraduate NESA-accredited programs that prepare students to be primary and secondary teachers, as well as various postgraduate certificates, Master’s programs, and higher degree research programs. The School is seeking to recruit an education focused Lecturer with qualifications in primary and academic literacy.


Accountabilities:

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)

• Demonstrate and continuously develop a well-defined teaching philosophy that inspires student learning.
• Conduct classes, assess student learning achievements and support students in postgraduate and undergraduate courses in line with UNSW policy.
• Design and develop learning activities and resources, and assessment and feedback using a range of suitable approaches and learning environments.
• Initiate the development of experimental approaches to teaching and learning with the support of more senior academics.
• Support learning progression with students as individuals (through such activities as one-to-one consultation) and as a cohort (through general course related advice) to achieve positive learning and employability outcomes for students.
• Regularly support the School’s engagement activities, including but not limited to undertaking professional experience liaison visits, marking the Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment, participating in and assisting with Open Day and other student recruitment events, and engaging with accreditation and compliance requirements.
  
  

Skills and Experience: 

To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)

• A PhD, a teaching qualification, and other relevant qualifications and experience in primary and academic literacy.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Australian education systems and successful classroom teaching experience.
• Actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and professional development.
• A track record of engaging with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning framework to apply new understandings and insights in the field of education.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g. relevant discipline-based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales).
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry or experience of work-integrated learning (desirable).
  
  

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
  
  

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits


How to Apply:

Submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Monday 30th September 2024 by 11:30pm. Please ensure your Cover Letter addresses how your skills and experience align to this position (1-2 pages maximum).


Get in Touch:

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Tony Loughland at tony.loughland@unsw.edu.au.

If you have any queries about the recruitment process, please contact Persa Tzakis at p.tzakis@unsw.edu.au.

Please note, any applications sent to the contacts above will not be accepted.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.