• Based at the Australian College of Optometry, with work at Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
• Part-time (0.4FTE) and fixed-term for 2 years
• Level B $113,157 - $133,837 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part-time)

About the role:

As part of a course team within the School, the Teaching Fellow will guide, develop and deliver teaching and learning activities that foster high-quality student engagement and enhance the overall learning experience The Teaching Fellow will make an independent contribution to the scholarship of teaching and learning by incorporating innovative educational practices and technologies, thereby promoting excellence in teaching. The Teaching Fellow will contribute significantly 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.

As a Teaching Fellow, you will:

• Deliver effective teaching practices and suggest approaches to innovate teaching practices to achieve student learning experiences to support success and engagement.  
• Apply industry, clinical and/or research practice to student learning experiences, success, engagement and resources.  
• Contribute to unit teaching teams and work collaboratively with other unit teaching teams in the course to develop effective unit curricula, clinical/professional education experiences and learning resources.  
• Contribute to the review of units and courses and implement refinements.  
• Innovate unit-level curriculum design with unit chairs and deliver learner-centric, research-informed teaching and apply current practice knowledge across all levels and modes.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A minimum of 24 months tertiary education experience in Optometry.
• A Doctoral qualification (PhD), a Masters degree, or equivalent qualification and relevant experience.
• AHPRA registration and therapeutic endorsement.
• Ability to deliver effective teaching practices to improve student success and engagement.
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.
• Demonstrated capacity and passion for leadership of teaching and administration.

Here's how to apply:

Open to current sessional academics and fixed term staff at Deakin.

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

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Natalie Watt (Lecturer, Optometric) on natalie.watt@deakin.edu.au   

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

 Position Description - Teaching Fellow (Level B) - 2025.pdf

Applications for this position close on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 at 11:55pm.

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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.