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 education at a leading global university Base Salary Level B $132,533 p.a. - $157,381 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 Lecturer in Primary English role plays a key part in applying learning through research and scholarly activity to inform their education and research practice.
They make significant contribution to teaching and learning practice, design and evaluation in initial teacher education programs while continuing to build their research contribution, expertise, and impact.
Reporting to the Head of School, your key responsibilities will be:
develop and teach units in the area of literacy and English education in the primary education programs
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
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 setting
actively participate in governance and academic community at School and Faculty levels
About you
We are seeking an exceptional Lecturer in Primary English who has:
a PhD in the area of literacy education, particularly primary English education or a related field
experience in teaching and learning, as evidenced by participation in team teaching within an established program and experience in teaching in a variety of settings
demonstrated success in designing,



implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives
developing network of relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders
experience in supervising or mentoring others and/or coordinating team activities
a developing knowledge and understanding of the key strategic issues in the discipline and higher education sector
a developing network of academic 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 ****.




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Applications Close Sunday 25 October *******:59 PM
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The University values are excellence, trust and accountability.
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion.
Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made.
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📌 Lecturer In Primary English (Sydney)
🏢 University Of Sydney
📍 Sydney