• 2 X fixed-term, full-time Early Career Development Fellow (ECDF) positions
• Academic Level B ($98,495 - $116,965 p.a) + 17% Super and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Bundoora campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
• The College of Design and Social Context (DSC)

About the College of Design & Social Context RMIT's College of Design and Social Context encompasses RMIT Universitys renowned art, architecture, design, built environment, communication, and social science disciplines. The college has 24,500 students and over 1,000 staff located in 9 schools.

The Colleges academic programs are generally market leaders and in high demand. Based on a strong foundation of practise led, industry partnered teaching and research, we aim to deliver skilled graduates with a deep sense of purpose, and high impact research and innovation. For more information see www.rmit.edu.au/dsc

These positions sit withint the School Of Education which is committed to teaching, research and engagement that improves the quality of education, work and life for people and systems in formal and informal settings. Collaborating with a variety of partners, we strive to co-create teaching, learning and professional development experiences that are engaging, industry responsive and evidence-informed.

About the role

The Lecturer - ECDF (x2) is expected to contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the School, ideally with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Inclusive Education, STEM Education, Careers Education and Literacy Education.

The Lecturer will carry out teaching activities and course coordination within undergraduate, Masters and Graduate Diploma programs and for maintaining and advancing their scholarly, research and/or professional capabilities. They will actively promote the program by establishing and maintaining memberships, links and partnerships with academic, industry and professional communities. In addition, they will be required to work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics within the teaching team, and update colleagues and students on developments in their subject area or specialisation.

Essential to this role is that you have performed casual teaching work for an Australian University during the past three years and have not been employed on a continuing basis at an Australian University.

You will be required to have:

1. Academic expertise ideally in one or more of the following areas: Inclusive Education, STEM Education, Careers Education and Literacy Education.
2. The ability to prepare and deliver programs at undergraduate and post-graduate levels, including online delivery, and the ability to produce high quality curriculum or program materials.
3. Ability to undertake course coordination and supervise higher degree by research candidates.
4. The capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective learning.
5. An emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs which will contribute to existing Discipline and School research areas evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives, competitive research funding, and industry links.
6. The ability to build effective networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government.
7. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with higher degree by research candidates, staff and industry, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

Mandatory: PhD or equivalent research doctorate in a relevant field

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply link below. For further queries please reach out to Prof Tania Broadley, Associate DVC, Learning & Teaching via email tania.broadley@rmit.edu.au

Applications close on Sunday 30 May at 11:55 pm.

RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au outlining your required adjustments. RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation.

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australias immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

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