LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

OR

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

• Continuing, full-time. Part-time may be considered
• $110,997 to $131,514 per annum (Level B)
• $135,621 to 156,$172 per annum (Level C)
• Plus 17% employer superannuation
• Salary packaging options are available
• 4 weeks annual leave plus Christmas week shutdown, per annum
• 20 days family and domestic violence leave available per annum
• 20 days gender affirmation leave per annum
• 10 days Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave per annum
• Tamworth based role
• Relocation assistance provided
• Applicants must have appropriate Australian work rights for the duration of this position (UNE will not provide sponsorship for this position)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The University of New England (UNE) is a regionally based, globally networked university renowned for the quality of its student experience and the excellence of its research specialisations. In addition, UNE pioneered teaching to external students making it the most experienced provider of distance and innovative online education.
UNE emphasises its people, staff and students’ growth and development. We aspire to be a leader in innovation and change and a centre for the Armidale and the North-West communities.
Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to the core values of UNE and we are committed to engaging, supporting and growing a richly diverse workforce. From the Oorala Aboriginal Centre at the heart of our campus, to the inclusive organisations such as the UNE Ally Network, the UNE Women’s Society, and the many international cultural groups - all will feel valued and respected at UNE.
You will embody the UNE values and strive to be Open, Enquiring, Exceptional and Making a Difference. Additionally, you will be committed to achieving the goals embedded in the Future Fit Strategic Plan 2021-2030.

ABOUT YOU

For Level B applicants, you will have enrolled in a doctorate and progressed a significant way towards successful completion.
For Level C applicants, you will have a doctoral qualification in a discipline or topic relevant to Early Childhood or Primary education.
Both Level B and C applicants will have a formal teaching qualification and demonstrated early childhood or primary school teaching experience. They will also have leadership experience in an early childhood or primary school setting. We are particularly seeking applicants with established regional relationships.
Level C applicants will have experience in supervising higher degree research candidates, and mentoring and supporting early career academics.

This position is based in Tamworth, NSW and will contribute to UNE’s newest campus in the region, providing place-based, strategic support and leadership in the School of Education. You will contribute to UNE’s commitment to empowering the community through accessible, flexible and innovative place-based support that is responsive to student and community needs. Central to this role is community connection and building strong, collaborative partnerships with schools, the early childhood industry and community. This role will support the long-term vision of UNE Tamworth to be the transformative force in regional education, where every student’s journey matters and every pathway leads to success.
As a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood & Primary Education, you will work with a highly productive team that delivers undergraduate and postgraduate courses. This position requires a dynamic individual to engage with the community, strengthening and extending our partnerships with early childhood settings and schools. The workload and will comprise of 40% Academic Leadership and Service, 40% Teaching and 20% Research. Fractional appointments will be considered.

The incumbent will:

• Commit to community engagement and establish sustainable links between industry (i.e. Early Childhood) and UNE;
• Facilitate outstanding student experience and create a bold and innovative learning culture;
• Undertake high-impact research;
• Align themselves with the UNE’s Strategic Plan, Future Fit 2021 - 2030 and its goals of facilitating Personalised Learning Journeys, Empowering Communities and Building Resilience.