University of South Australia -The Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences
Full time ongoing appointment
Total remuneration range: AUD$87K to AUD$111K pa
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
The University of South Australia provides an exciting and dynamic environment for teaching and research that continually extends the boundaries of knowledge and its applications. The University is committed to the creation and application of knowledge and is recognised internationally for its high quality applied and fundamental research.
The Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences works across a wide field of the arts, humanities and social sciences, focusing on applied research and professional education. Programs are enriched by the professional knowledge and connections of staff, and research deals with issues of theoretical significance and practical concern.
With its national reputation for education and working with the professions and broader community, the School of Education continues to drive research, teaching and academic and student achievement within the Education field. The University is seeking outstanding academics to join the School to provide academic leadership in the development and delivery of the School's programs and courses and to promote a culture of scholarship and excellence in teaching and student-centred learning.
You will support the development and delivery of core Primary and Primary/Middle Literacy education courses in the Bachelor of Education and Master of Teaching programs. In addition, you will contribute to the School's research profile and supervise research degree students in this area.
Your ability to actively engage in independent and collaborative research that results in high quality outcomes will further assist you to foster excellence in both teaching and research. Developing and maintaining strategic relationships both internal and external to the University will be essential. To be successful in the role you will have excellent communication skills and well-developed industry networks. All applicants must hold a PhD and be eligible for registration as a teacher in the state of South Australia.
If you wish to discuss a position further, please contact the Dean and Head of School: Education, Professor Geraldine Castleton on +61 8 8302 4229 or email geraldine.castleton@unisa.edu.au or alternatively, Associate Head: Academic/Senior Portfolio Leader: Teaching & Learning School of Education, Associate Professor Faye McCallum on +61 8 8302 4228 or faye.mccallum@unisa.edu.au
For further details including the position description, selection criteria and application lodgement details, please visit the Apply button below.
Applications close: 9.00am Monday 17 December 2012
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Employer of Choice for Women.
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