Edith Cowan University Hiring for Senior Lecturer/Lecturer – English Secondary Education Job at Mt Lawley Full Time

Edith Cowan University is a large, multi-campus institution serving communities nationally and internationally. The University has two metropolitan campuses at Mount Lawley and Joondalup. Also serving Western Australia’s South West Region from a campus in Bunbury, 200 km south of Perth.

The School of Education is one of the largest providers of Initial Teacher Education in Australia within excess of 5,000 students. The School offers a broad range of programs including Early Childhood Studies, Primary, Secondary and Postgraduate Education.

We are looking for an experienced Academic for a teaching and research position with a focus on English education. The successful applicant will engage in active research and supervise research students, contribute to curriculum development and teaching across the School of Education’s undergraduate and postgraduate English secondary education program, engage in service activities within the University and their professional community.

The Role

The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of connectivity between the education of Pre-Service Teachers, their own teaching experience and engagement with the secondary education field. If you are an excellent communicator and you are flexible, resilient and innovative in your approach to teaching and research, then this is a role you will thrive in, and a School where you will enjoy working.

Key criteria

PhD in English or closely related field related to English in education

Evidence of delivering high quality learning

Demonstrate a program of research (English or School based) with a track record of quality publications commensurate with the level of appointment

Previous experience teaching in English classroom environments demonstrating a strong pedagogical approach

Knowledge of the Australian Curriculum or jurisdictional equivalent

Working knowledge of the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) Graduate Teacher standards

All ECU staff demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry and Personal Excellence. The preferred candidate will be required to undergo an integrity check, including a National Police Check.

Benefits & Remuneration

This full-time, ongoing position attracts a remuneration of $102,253 to $120,814 pa (Level B) / $124,522 to $143,081 pa (Level C) plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

A generous relocation package is available for the successful candidate(s), if appropriate.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Future Staff website.

Contact

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Associate Professor Andy Jones (Associate Dean, Secondary) on 08 6304 5285 for more information.

How to Apply

Please complete a statement (maximum of 4 pages) addressing the and attach with your resume.

Closing Date

Applications close on Monday 8 November at 11:30pm AWST.

PLEASE NOTE: BECAUSE THIS IS AN ONGOING POSITION, APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE EITHER PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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