Location: Queen St Melbourne Victoria.
Employment Type: Sessional with a view to permanency for the right applicants.
Application Deadline: 17 September 2025 5pm.
The School of Education invites applications for sessional Lecturer positions in Early Childhood Education to join our innovative Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) (B.Ed (ECE)) program in both of our Sydney and Melbourne campuses.
Successful candidates will deliver high-quality teaching, maintain an active research profile, and contribute to the School's mission of excellence in early childhood education, aligned with TEQSA and ACECQA standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate and teach courses in the B.Ed. (ECE) program, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
* Administer assessments, providing timely, constructive feedback to students.
* Collaborate with the Head of School, subject coordinators, and placement coordinator to support student practicum and coursework.
* Develop and sustain an active research program, contributing to the field of early childhood education.
* Supervise student research projects, fostering critical inquiry.
* Build and maintain community partnerships for NAPS-compliant practicum placements.
* Ensure compliance with NAPS procedures, TEQSA requirements, and ACECQA standards.
* Engage in marketing activities to promote the program.
* Perform ad-hoc duties as directed by NAPS management.
Key Selection Criteria
* Undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education and a postgraduate degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related discipline.
* Extensive experience in early childhood education across diverse roles.
* Experience teaching early childhood education at the higher education level (desirable).
* Proven ability to undertake administrative duties with excellent time-management and problem-solving skills.
* Strong computer literacy and proficiency in educational technologies.
* Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, fostering partnerships and inclusivity.
Why Join Us?
Join a dynamic team committed to shaping the future of early childhood education. Contribute to a transformative BEd(ECE) program, engage in meaningful research, and build lasting community partnerships while supporting the next generation of educators.
A sessional academic pool will be created from this application to be used in 2025 and 2026 at both locations.
To Apply: Submit your CV, cover letter addressing the selection criteria, and contact details of two referees. For enquiries, contact the Head of School, Rose Amm