• Based at our Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
• Part-time (0.5FTE) and fixed-term until January 2027
• Level A $80,065 - $107,633 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creating and social development and fostering cutting-edge research and discovery. The School of Medicine places high emphasis on research that makes a difference and is solution-led. We work closely with industry partners and the government to put findings into practice.

The Associate Lecturer will support course teams within the School of Medicine to guide self-directed learning activities for students in group settings. The incumbent will draw on their disciplinary practice knowledge to engage in high-quality education and engagement and enhance the student learning experience of the school.

This position is suited to a person with an excellent record and passion for scholarly learning and teaching and a keen interest in exploring and building on new areas of education development and contribution to community engagement through teaching and employability.

The incumbent will contribute to strengthening existing partnerships and exploring new collaborations with external stakeholders, with the aim to improve teaching, learning, and research outcomes for the University

The incumbent will focus on teaching and learning and associated service tasks.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline or a combination of qualification and experience.
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team and contribute to a collegial work environment.
• Demonstrated capacity and passion for teaching and facilitation of student learning.
• Experience in teaching adult learners and understanding their respective needs in learning environments.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide academic support and guidance to students, ensuring an inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Ability to deliver constructive feedback that supports student development in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated capacity to facilitate teamwork and support learners to manage group issues
• Recent experience in teaching in a tertiary setting.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a brief cover letter, and responses to the Key Selection Criteria by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Associate Professor Simon Backhouse, Optometry Course Director, on simon.backhouse@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Associate Lecturer Health Professions Education (Optometry).pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Sunday 23^rd February

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.