Associate Professor, Engineering Education-focused

at  Deakin University

Job no: 566733
Work type: Education-focused Academic, Part-time
Location: Geelong - Waurn Ponds

Categories: Engineering

• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Part-time 0.7FTE and continuing in the School of Engineering
• Level D $165,549 - $182,092 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
• Applications are currently being accepted exclusively from our current and former sessional academic cohorts at Deakin. Applicants must have been engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin University within two years of the advertising date to be eligible to apply. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered at this time.

We are pleased to offer Deakin’s newest employment classification; the Education-focused Academic. These roles are tailored for academics dedicated to student-centred teaching, fostering a passion for teaching excellence and pioneering innovative educational practices. We invite applications from current and former sessional academics engaged with Deakin within the past two years. This presents a remarkable opportunity to contribute to shaping and co-designing this new academic career pathway, offering a genuine and meaningful option for those whose strengths lie in teaching and learning.
The Faculty of Science Engineering & Built Environment is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creativity, social development, and ground-breaking research and discovery. We work closely with industry partners and government bodies to translate discoveries into real-word impact. This role will specifically be working within the School of Engineering

AS AN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, EDUCATION-FOCUSED, YOU WILL:

• Lead teaching teams to develop innovation in curriculum design to inform unit/courses and materials which influence teaching across the discipline within the university. Lead review of units and courses across disciplines within the university and lead refinements. Lead and integrate industry, clinical and/or research practices to inform unit / course design across discipline in peer institutions or nationally.
• Lead the discovery and adoption of innovative teaching practices at university level and deliver learner-centric, research-informed teaching practices across different levels / modes of delivery.
• Design collaborative learning opportunities that span the discipline within the university and involve learners, teachers and the community. Support diverse learners by designing accessible and inclusive learning experiences and resources at the discipline level.
• Lead the development of effective assessment tasks and rubrics across discipline within the university and implement innovative practices to improve learning outcomes. Provide clear assessment criteria and timely feedback to learners to demonstrate learning outcomes. Lead moderation of assessment tasks at discipline level. Provide academic support to students within units and courses and work collaboratively to improve student support services to optimise student outcomes.
• Build a culture of collaboration and educational excellence across one or more disciplines and effective unit, course and discipline teaching teams.

The Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Built Environment is committed to advancing teaching, learning, innovation, and societal progress through cutting-edge research and collaboration. The School of Engineering prioritises impactful, solution-driven research, working closely with industry and government to apply findings in practice.
The Associate Professor, Engineering (Education-focused Academic), will lead teaching teams in designing courses and materials that shape teaching across disciplines, with a focus on professional practice and work-integrated learning, ensuring an exceptional student experience. This role will drive impactful pedagogical research, scholarship, and creative activities while fostering collaborations that deliver innovative teaching approaches. Nationally recognised, these efforts will create significant academic and community impact.
This position is suited to a person with an established record and passion for learning and teaching, a keen interest in contributing to community engagement for teaching and employability.