SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

JOONDALUP AND CITY CAMPUS

$121,442 to $143,486 pa (ALEVB); $147,889 to $169,932 pa (ALEVC)

17% SUPERANNUATION**ONGOING, FULL TIME

Edith Cowan University**Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.The School of Education The School of Education is one of the largest providers of Initial Teacher Education in Australia, with over 5,000 students and 140 employees. We take pride in our purpose: "transforming lives through education," which is pursued through our vision: "to lead in inspiring educational practice and impactful research that positively contributes to students, schools, and communities worldwide."

We recognise that our people are the key to our success and at the centre of everything we do. We have a supportive culture and high levels of staff satisfaction and we invite you to join our team and contribute to making ECU a excellent place to work. About the Opportunity

Teachers of tomorrow choose ECU’s School of Education because we’re leaders in teacher education and education research. Recently ranked in the Top 250 in the world for Education Studies by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2026. The Good University’s Guide 2026 ranks the School of Education as the top Australian university overall experience and student support in postgraduate education.

Our teaching and research address the most critical challenges in the field, including teaching, learning, and educational leadership; sport, health, and wellness; language, literacy,



and numeracy; higher education pedagogy and curricular development; assessment and evaluation; interdisciplinary and innovative research approaches; and educational equity in local, national, and international contexts.

About you

Appointees will demonstrate a high level of connectivity between the education of in-service teachers, their own teaching specialisation, engagement with schooling and industry sectors, and proven research capability.

Role Requirements

- PhD in a relevant discipline
- An established or emerging track record in quality research and outputs in Field of Research codes 13 or 39
- Expertise, experience, and a strong pedagogical approach to education in one of the relevant specialisations
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Australian external regulatory environment for Initial Teacher Education
- Appointment at the Senior Lecturer level will require candidates to have an acknowledged national reputation and record in research.

Benefits of working at ECU At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact





Please contact Professor Aaron Jarden, Associate Dean (Postgraduate) on [email protected] for more information.

Application ProcessPlease upload

1. Succinctly summarise (maximum 1 page covering letter) your experience, interest and suitability (for the specific specialisation and level of appointment you are applying for).
2. Brief summary (maximum 3 pages) covering the contribution you will make as an academic (relevant to the specific level of appointment sought) and how your proven local/national/ record in teaching; research; and/or educational policy would benefit the School of Education.
3. A detailed curriculum vitae, including summaries of the key academic/teaching roles you have held or hold currently.

Advert Closure Applications close Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

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 with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.

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🏢 Edith Cowan University
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