The Faculty of Education at Southern Cross University is seeking an Associate Professor in Primary Education. This role involves actively contributing to the Faculty through student-centred teaching practices and research development in Education, Childhood Studies, or Early Childhood Education and Care. The successful candidate will have a strong focus on the neuroscience of brain development in children.
The core responsibilities include delivering interdisciplinary teaching to small groups of students, supervising and mentoring students on placement, and building partnerships with local health service providers to negotiate placements for students. Community engagement is also a key aspect of this role, involving offering services to local schools and promoting healthy eating and hand hygiene habits among students.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have a PhD or Professional Doctorate in Primary, Education, Childhood Studies, Early Years (0-8 years), or a relevant discipline, alongside an initial teacher education degree. Established national or international research records in early childhood education are also highly valued, along with high-quality teaching outcomes and leadership skills.
This is a full-time, continuing position located at either Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, or Lismore. The base salary ranges from $161,784 - $177,948 per annum, plus 17% employer's contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $208,199.