Lecturer, Education

• Join a Passionate Team Shaping the Future of Education
• Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
• Academic Level B salary + 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role
The Department of Education at Swinburne University of Technology is seeking a passionate and forward-thinking academic to join our dynamic team. Located within the School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education, our Department is driven by a strong commitment to social impact, educational excellence, and community engagement. Everything we do—whether in research, teaching, or collaboration—is focused on making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities we serve.

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced educator with a specialisation in literacy to contribute to our initial teacher education programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This role will involve designing and delivering high-quality learning experiences across a range of blended, hybrid, and online formats. You will play a key role in shaping and enhancing literacy education across the curriculum, while also supporting ongoing course development and alignment. Your work will contribute to national accreditation processes and engagement with external partners and professional bodies.

Beyond teaching, the successful candidate will actively contribute to the research profile of the Department by leading or participating in a focused area of educational research. Supervision of postgraduate research students will also be a central part of the role, offering you the opportunity to guide and mentor the next generation of researchers and educators.

Joining Swinburne means becoming part of a university that champions innovation, inclusion, and industry connection. In our Department of Education, you’ll find a collaborative and supportive environment where your expertise can make a lasting impact—both in the classroom and in the broader community.

If you're ready to contribute to a team that is passionate about literacy education and dedicated to shaping socially responsible educators, we invite you to apply.

About You
To thrive in this role, you'll bring experience in the following areas:

• You’ve taught at the university level and have experience coordinating subjects, especially those focused on literacy.
• You enjoy creating engaging learning experiences, whether that’s in person, online, or a mix of both.
• Supporting and mentoring students comes naturally to you—you’re passionate about helping them grow.
• You’re starting to build a strong research profile and are keen to keep developing it.
• You’re organised, proactive, and comfortable juggling competing deadlines when things get busy.
• You’re a great communicator and work well both on your own and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor in Education and/or Postgraduate Teaching Degree
• A Doctoral qualification relevant to Education

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au

Applications Close: Sunday 15 June 2025, at 11.00pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquiries will not be answered by phone).

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.
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