(Level B) $97,577 to $115,495 per annum plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation may apply

Fixed term for 3 years with a possibility of extension 

Exciting opportunity to contribute to research and informed and emerging models of educational delivery in the School of Computer Science

The Education Specialist will sit within the School of Computer Science and will have a strong focus on teaching excellence, student engagement and online course development and delivery.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of teaching expertise and positive student feedback through the use of innovative strategies and teaching pedagogy that delivers outstanding results for students in a collaborative and dynamic learning environment. The role will have a particular emphasis on online course development and delivery through University partners, converting existing material and developing new material for the School’s undergraduate and Masters programs.

The academic workload associated with this Education Specialist position will include a commitment of 61% - 90% of time to teaching and teaching related duties such as course review and development (including scholarship).  Actual workload allocation within the band will be determined by the Head of School through the School’s workload allocation model.

The opportunity for the successful candidate to apply for affiliate membership of the Adelaide Education Academy subsequent to appointment will be available. Membership in the Academy provides further professional development opportunities to education specialists.

To be successful you will need:

• An undergraduate degree in computer science and a PhD (or equivalent experience) in a relevant area.
• Demonstrated effective lecturing techniques and a commitment to excellence in teaching.
• A willingness and ability to teach into a variety of undergraduate and masters level subjects in Computer Science, Software Engineering and Information Technology.
• Evidence of teaching innovation and an appreciation of opportunities through curriculum development and renewal.
• Experience and an interest in online course development and delivery.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our core values are honesty, respect, fairness, discovery and excellence. Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity.  We are firm believers that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills of our staff.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences is a thriving centre of learning, teaching and research in a vast range of engineering disciplines, computer science - including machine learning - and high-level mathematics. Many of its academic staff are work leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers.

Learn more at: ecms.adelaide.edu.au

If you want to change tomorrow, act today

Click the link to the online application form below and address and upload your responses to all selection criteria. Applications close 11:55pm, 10 March 2020.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Dr Bradley Alexander
Director of Teaching, School of Computer Science
P: +61 (8) 8313 4484
E: bradley.alexander@adelaide.edu.au

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This position has been re-advertised. Previous applicants need not apply.

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.