• School of Education

• Full-time, permanent position at Academic Level B, C or D

• Base salary will be in the range $110,365 - $178,367 + 17% Superannuation (commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and abilities)

• Based at our vibrant St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity 

This is an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor who will serve as Academic Director of Professional Experience and lead this area of work in the School of Education. We are seeking an exceptional teacher and active researcher who will lead professional experience in our initial teacher education (ITE) programs.

The successful candidate will have experience supporting students during professional experience, will teach courses with a professional experience component (including the Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment (GTPA)), and will pursue an agenda of high-quality research in a relevant field. They will hold the role of Director of Professional Experience and contribute to the School’s Teaching and Learning Committee in this capacity.

We are particularly interested in candidates with an interest in supporting students undertaking professional experience in remote and rural contexts and/or with an agenda for supporting underrepresented students in the teaching profession.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Teaching: Develop and deliver courses in initial teacher education programs, engage in curriculum design and contribute to accreditation processes, coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counselling, and adhere to university teaching rules.

• Research: Establish and develop a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilise best practice research methodologies, and participate in project discussions.

• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise honours and HDR students, recruit and manage employees as required, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.

• Citizenship and Service: Support students on placement and coordinate professional experience activities, develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

This is a teaching & research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

For further information, please click here to view the information booklet.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad:  from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You 

• Completion of a PhD in a relevant education or related field.

• Experience supporting preservice teachers during professional experience on initial teacher education (ITE) programs.

• Familiarity with Teacher Performance Assessments such as the GTPA and QTPA.

• Evidence of high-quality teaching in courses related to professional experience in ITE programs.

• Experience building and maintaining relationships with schools, with strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills.

• A clear and ambitious research agenda, with demonstrated engagement in research funding applications, and a track record of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.

• Capacity to supervise Honours and/or Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.

• Experience coordinating courses related to professional experience in an ITE program.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check, Teacher registration, blue card check, etc. 

Work Rights

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Relocating from interstate? We will support you with a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Robin Shields, Head of School, School of Education via head@education.uq.edu.au.

For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
 

Want to Apply? 

Applicants should state clearly whether they are applying for Level B (Lecturer) or Level C (Senior Lecturer), or Level D (Associate Professor). Applications that do not state this information will be considered at Level B.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Responses to the ‘About You’ section within the Appointment Booklet

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close 14 October 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-42302).

In your application, please refer to Professorpositions.com