Full time, continuing role based at the Camperdown Campus in the
Sydney School of Education and Social Work
Opportunity to lead and innovate high quality TESOL education at a leading global university
Base Salary Level C $162,347 p.a. - $187,198 p.a. + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
Join the Sydney School of Education and Social Work within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the
Senior Lecturer in TESOL
role plays a key part in delivering high quality Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL),focuses on the teaching and learningoflanguages and literacyin both English-speaking and non-English-speaking nations.
You'll dive into the learning and teaching of English, languages other than English and English as a second or additional language/dialect (EAL/D). You'll understand the implications of pedagogy, curriculum design and assessment and evaluation in schools, community organisations and higher education institutions.
Reporting to the Head of School, your key responsibilities will be:
coordinate and teach units related to TESOL and EAL/D curriculum in initial teacher education programs across primary and secondary education
support ongoing education and research programs in the area of Community Languages education
build and maintain reputation of academic excellence
make original and innovative contribution to research and education which expand knowledge or practice
maintain a research profile which meets University expectations and standards
lead the development in research which enhance the reputation of the School, such as leading participation in internationally-funded research projects or partner-engaged research projects
contribute to outstanding teaching and learning outcomes
actively contribute to research, education and administrative activities




contribute to collaborative teaching in the School and work flexibly and collaboratively in a team environment
actively participate in governance and academic community at School and Faculty levels.
About you
We are seeking an exceptional
Senior Lecturer in TESOL
who has:
a PhD in the area of EAL/D or languages education or a related field
experience in teaching and learning EAL/D and/or languages in primary and/or secondary and tertiary contexts
demonstrated success in designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives in the field of EAL/D and/or languages
developing network of relationships with key academic, community, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders
experience in supervising or mentoring others and/or coordinating team activities and research
a developing knowledge and understanding of the key strategic issues in the EAL/D and languages discipline and higher education sector
a developing network of academic, community, industry and professional partners and stakeholders.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also,



to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a
Working with Children Check clearance
in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act ****.
EEO statement
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📌 Senior Lecturer In Tesol (Sydney)
🏢 The University of Sydney
📍 Sydney