Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor, Higher Education

• Flexible location across Melbourne or Geelong campuses + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing position
• Level C $143,490 - $165,001 OR Level D $172,171 - $189,376 + 17% Superannuation

The Faculty of Arts and Education is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creating and social development and fostering cutting-edge research and discovery. The School of Education places high emphasis on research that makes a difference and is solution-led. We work closely with industry partners, local communities and governments to translate findings into practice.

• Lead unit and course teaching teams; collaborate across the faculty to design, review and refine effective curricula and learning materials.
• Embed industry, clinical and/or research practice into unit and course design to enhance student learning, engagement and success.
• Lead the development and adoption of innovative, learner‑centred and research‑informed curriculum design across multiple levels and delivery modes.
• Make a significant contribution to securing research and creative activity funding, including competitive external grants, commercialisation and translation funding.                                                                                                                                                                           

• PhD in a relevant discipline and/or advanced qualifications and experience in the relevant discipline area
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design and research supervision
• Nationally recognised research reputation underpinned by publications in quality journals, and exhibitions where relevant to the discipline.
• Positive engagement with research, community, industry and government to enhance the national standing of the discipline.

• Lead highly productive, high-quality, research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs.
• Direct teaching teams to develop innovation in curriculum design to inform unit/courses and materials which influence teaching across discipline within the university.
• Lead impactful national and international collaborations that advance teaching, research, and creative activities.
• Build a strong, sustained research reputation with high-quality, relevant outcomes delivered for industry partners.
• Drive effective assessment design and innovation, ensuring clear criteria, consistent moderation, and strong student support to improve learning outcomes.                                                                                                                                                                                      

• PhD in a relevant discipline
• Distinguished scholarly learning and teaching in UG and PG programs, including innovative curriculum design and supervision to doctoral level.
• Internationally and nationally recognised research reputation underpinned by publications in high quality journals, and other relevant research outputs.
• Success in obtaining and timely completion of competitive external research grants
• Successful engagement with research, community, industry and government to enhance the national and international standing of the faculty.
• Demonstrated success and passion for leadership of teaching, research and/or administration.

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Damian Blake (Head of School, Education) on damian.blake@deakin.edu.au.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Final_School of Education_Level C Senior Lecturer_PD.pdf

 Final_School of Education_Level D Associate Professor_PD.pdf

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.

Advertised: 07 May 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 28 May 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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