Associate Lecturer (Teaching Focused)

at  Curtin University of Technology

• 2 years Fixed Term Full-Time from commencement
• $101,369 - $108,683 (ALA) + 17% Superannuation
• Bentley Campus WA
  Reference Number: 950928

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The School of Design & Built Environment is looking for an Associate Lecturer for a teaching-focused academic role. The main responsibility would be to support the delivery and management of the Masters of Environment and Climate Emergency program.
The successful candidate will work to gain a comprehensive understanding of the student learning experience across the school, contributing to the enhancement of teaching effectiveness, fostering innovation, and ensuring the provision of robust learning support for students within the discipline.
The position requires collaboration with more senior academic staff, with the expectation that the incumbent will continuously develop their teaching expertise and contribute to the ongoing improvement of educational quality.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Provide high-quality teaching and learning and support for student learning.
• Demonstrate a commitment to improvement and innovation in teaching and participate in the communication and dissemination of teaching practice within the discipline.
• Determine students’ learning needs and provide appropriate teaching and learning support to demonstrate the intended learning outcomes.
• Integrate scholarship research and professional practice in teaching to support learning and online delivery.
• Conduct online, distributed, or face-to-face learning activities as appropriate, which stimulate and foster student learning.
• Participate in outreach activities related to teaching and learning
• Assess and provide feedback on learning to students.
• Undertake administrative functions connected to units taught.
• Contribute to curriculum innovation and design to develop students learning.
• Collaborate with course team members to ensure coherent curriculum design and delivery to support learning.
• Participate in team teaching within an established program as required.
• Design and plan learning resources and materials.
• Undertake professional development, including peer review in higher education teaching, and maintain currency in discipline theory and practice.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.
• A PhD in a relevant field (e.g. sustainability strategy, policy, leadership, education or planning; circular economy; climate action; net-zero urban and regional development; environment and society; community action for climate or sustainability; sustainable behaviour change etc…) or equivalent accreditation and professional standing for Teaching Focused Professional role.
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively and a commitment to reflective improvement in teaching delivery.
• An understanding of pedagogical theory and contemporary educational practice relevant to the discipline.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to contribute to scholarship in teaching through participation in teaching and learning strategies and professional development in higher education teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to curriculum review and renewal.
• Demonstrated high-level communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant and applicable policies, procedures, and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position
  About Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute (CUSP)
  The Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute (CUSP) is at the forefront of sustainability research, teaching, and policy advice. Recognised internationally, CUSP’s innovative and impactful approach to implementing research through demonstrations and partnerships with businesses, governments, and communities sets it apart. CUSP not only contributes significantly to the academic life of Curtin but also the wider community, with a focus on research that has practical applications. CUSP’s academics are global leaders in their fields, including authors for the IPCC, members of the UN Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition, and local changemakers.

IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOUR NEXT ROLE, PLEASE CLICK APPLY NOW ENSURING TO ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

• Updated Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience – maximum two pages
  If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.