Southern Cross University Hiring for Lecturer in English Education Job at Coffs Harbour Full Time

• Full-time, continuing opportunity
• Remuneration package up to $140,609 per annum, including 17% employer superannuation
• Based at our beautiful regional campus locations of Lismore, Coffs Harbour or Gold Coast, relocation support available

About the role

The Faculty of Education is a diverse and passionate community who seek to disrupt and transform thought in, with and through research, teaching, learning and service for the purpose of leading and empowering profound educational change, now and for a sustainable future.

The Faculty has over 3000 students, of which 80 are HDR students. With a global reputation for excellence in collaborative and transdisciplinary educational and social research, the Faculty has a highly engaging research profile with leading researchers responsive to the most pertinent research questions and issues in Australia and worldwide.

The Lecturer in English Education will actively contribute to the Faculty through student centred teaching practice and development in English Education. The role will contribute to the research and/or scholarship of teaching profile of the Faculty through their publications and undertake relevant engagement and service activities to support the Faculty

This position is available at either Lismore, Gold Coast or Coffs Harbour locations, offering the very best of an Australian coastal and regional lifestyle. Generous relocation support is available for the successful candidate if relocating to one of these regions to commence in this role.

Lecturer – A remuneration package of up to $140,609 per annum if offered for a Lecturer appointment, inclusive of base salary $101,544-$120,179 per annum and 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation.

About you

Possessing a PhD/Professional Doctorate in English Education and teaching qualification, you will have experience with Initial Teacher Education, and English Education, demonstrating a commitment and understanding of student-centred learning and reflective teaching practice.

Applicants will have a developing research track record in English Education (and related areas), relative to opportunity, as evidenced by high quality publications and research grant funding.

To be successful in this role you will have the demonstrated capacity to operate effectively across multi-disciplinary teams and adapt your approach to changes in environment or circumstances.

The University’s values are integrity and collegiality. Alignment with these values, along with the ability to actively contribute to the success of a team, are inherent requirements of the role.

About us

Southern Cross University is powered by passion to deliver the best learning, teaching and research possible. Our graduates stride a global stage with confidence as proud alumni. Working at Southern Cross combines a rare privilege of being surrounded by ambitious students, amazing and dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. Independent benchmarks place Southern Cross at the forefront of its key research areas, student experience and graduate salaries, largely due to the tireless collaboration to create something special across our communities of the Northern Rivers, Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast and online.

Southern Cross University offers flexible work arrangements, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, professional learning opportunities, mentoring programs and support to undertake further study.

Applicant information

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Southern Cross University is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; and equity target groups including women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTIQ.

Contact for further information

For more information about the role, please contact:

Name: Professor Amy Cutter-Mackenzie-Knowles, Executive Dean

Phone: 0418 801 893

Email: ExecDeanEducation@scu.edu.au

For more information about the application process, please visit our website or contact:

HR Services

(02) 6620 3667

jobs@scu.edu.au

Applications close at 9:00am AEDT on Monday 25 October 2021 and must be submitted through the online portal .

Use the position description link below to access further information about the selection criteria for this role. You will need to submit complete responses to the selection criteria with your application, including providing examples where relevant. Please prepare these and submit each response when prompted in your online application submission.

Position description