• 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 teaching in special and inclusive education at a leading global university

• Base Salary, level B $127,436 p.a. - $151,328 p.a. + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

Join the Sydney School of Education and Social Work within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, as a Lecturer (Education Focused) in Special and Inclusive Education. This role plays a key part in delivering high quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including core units within initial teacher education.  The Lecturer (Education) dedicates the majority of their contribution to teaching and teaching-related activities (up to 70%), with up to 20% research and 10% governance, service, and engagement.

You will contribute to the education of future educators through innovative curriculum design, inclusive pedagogical practice and scholarship of teaching and learning, with a focus on supporting children and young people with additional learning needs. Working within a highly regarded academic community, you will collaborate with colleagues and external partners to support student success, contribute to educational leadership, and advance the University’s commitment to equity, inclusion and social justice.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• collaborate closely with academic colleagues, professional staff and students to deliver high quality education
• design, deliver and evaluate units of study in special and inclusive education
• contribute to outstanding educational design and learning outcomes aligned with curriculum requirements
• apply contemporary pedagogical practice and scholarship to innovate teaching and assessment
• engage in research or scholarly activity related to teaching and learning in the discipline
• coordinate academic activities and mentor less experienced academic staff.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we are seeking a Lecturer (Education Focused) in Special and Inclusive Education who has:

• a doctorate or PhD in a relevant discipline
• recognised expertise in special and inclusive education and related teaching practice
• demonstrated record of excellent teaching and educational design in a tertiary environment
• capability to undertake scholarship of teaching and learning, with evidence of peer reviewed outputs
• experience designing and delivering digital and blended learning experiences using a Learning Management System (LMS)

• willingness to undertake Advance HE Associate Fellowship or equivalent.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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 2012.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Cassie Denley, Recruitment Officer. Recruitment Operations, Human Resources by email [email protected]

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