Academic Teaching Staff – Early Childhood Education (UniSC Adelaide)
University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) has partnered with the Education Centre of Australia (ECA), opening a new campus in Adelaide in 2024, located at 182 Victoria Square. The campus offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs for international students, with a new Early Childhood Education program commencing in mid-2026.
We are seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced individuals to teach new and current courses (subjects) in the following program:
* Bachelor of Education Studies (Early Childhood)
You will work closely with the Academic Lead – Early Childhood Education to ensure that all courses are delivered and assessed to the requirements of the University and any external agencies/professional bodies. You will be employed by ECA as a casual academic employee (Lecturing/Tutoring level). All teaching staff are accountable to the UniSC Adelaide Academic Director and Principal, Professor Roberta Crouch.
Subject Expertise Required
* EDU101 Human Development and Learning
* EDU103 Teaching with Technology
* EDU109 Professional Experience: Play and Pedagogy in Early Learning
* EDU110 Engagement and Behaviour in Early Learning
* EDU115 Creative Expression and Play through the Arts
* EDU118 Foundations of Numeracy
* EDU119 English Language and Literacy
The sequence of courses (subjects) will vary across the degree program.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality interactive teaching to students in accordance with UniSC curricula.
* Manage the UniSC LMS for delivery of specific courses.
* Create and maintain an innovative learning environment for students to meet learning outcomes and satisfactorily complete their assessment tasks.
* Identify students who are 'at risk' of failing a unit and assist them via the appropriate referral to the Academic Lead – Early Childhood Education and the Learning Support Coordinator.
* Participate in staff meetings and professional development sessions.
* Provide ongoing student support both face to face and online through email and the UniSC LMS.
* Assure the quality of the assessment and examinations processes as directed by the Academic Lead – Early Childhood Education.
* Support the Academic Lead – Early Childhood Education when required through administrative requirements and completion of reports.
* Adhere to UniSC policies and procedures as instructed by the Academic Lead and the Academic Director and Principal, UniSC Adelaide.
* Ensure UniSC courses are offered in compliance with all legislative and quality requirements, particularly those prescribed by the ESOS Act.
Qualifications and Experience
* Completion of a PhD or Master's degree qualification in a relevant field or equivalent accreditation and standing.
* Registration or eligibility to gain registration with the South Australian Teacher Registration Board.
* Discipline knowledge in the field of Early Childhood Education.
* Experience in teaching university level courses to international and domestic students.
* Demonstrated commitment to student learning, and providing a positive student experience across all academic activities.
* Knowledge of the National Code of Practice (2018) for international students.
* Excellent written and communication skills.
* Commitment to Teamwork.
* Membership of a relevant professional body and community groups is desirable.
This position is open to all Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents and applicants who hold a current and valid Visa with full working rights in Australia.
Benefits
* A collaborative and supportive team environment.
* An energetic culture that inspires and supports excellence in our employees.
* Work/life balance.
* Continuous support in your professional development.
* Company-paid parental leave (14 weeks at 100% of current pay or 28 weeks at 50% of current pay).
* Employee assistance program with Uprise (6 sessions per year for staff and direct family members).
* Support through 25% on the full fees for courses offered by ECA as Staff Education Assistance.
* Professional development programs.
* Wellbeing brands discounts.
* Free access to LinkedIn Learning.
EEO Statement
At ECA, we champion our organisational values which includes 'Celebrate diversity and inclusion', thus we strive to be a place of growth where everyone can continually thrive. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people living with a disability, women, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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