• Geelong Waterfront or Warrnambool Campus
• Full-time or Part-time and continuing in the School of Health & Social Development
• Level B $108,804 - $128,689 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
• Applications are currently being accepted exclusively from our current and former sessional academic cohorts at Deakin. Applicants must have been engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin within two years of the advertising date to be eligible to apply. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be considered at this time.

Who are we?

The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creativity, social development, and groundbreaking research and discovery. We work closely with industry partners and government bodies to translate discoveries into real-word impact. This role will specifically be working within the School of Health & Social Development.

About the role:

The Lecturer, in Social will lead unit teaching teams in UG and/or PG programs to deliver unit learning outcomes and continuously improve the student learning experience and outcomes. They will initiate, design and conduct productive, high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs in their discipline area. The Lecturer may lead and research activities and is expected to engage collaboratively to develop novel research outcomes.  The appointee will promote the School and maintain links and partnerships with relevant academic, industry and professional communities and make an independent contribution to the School’s teaching, research, and program development.

As a Lecturer in Social Work, you will:

• Lead and collaborate with teaching teams to develop, review, and refine unit curricula, ensuring effective learning resources and student success.
• Design and deliver innovative, learner-centric, and inclusive teaching practices, integrating research and industry knowledge to enhance engagement across diverse delivery modes.
• Develop and implement effective assessment tasks, provide timely feedback, and support diverse learners with accessible and inclusive materials and practices.
• Support student success through academic guidance and contribute to a culture of educational excellence by mentoring colleagues and building teaching capability.
• Engage in educational research and scholarship, integrating pedagogical advancements into teaching while pursuing professional development, such as completing relevant certifications.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD or a Masters in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience
• Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design
• Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications and/or exhibitions and/or success in obtaining external research funding.
• Ability to contribute to communities through research.
• Capacity to contribute to leadership of research and administration.

Here's how to apply:

To be eligible to apply, you must currently be a sessional academic at Deakin or have been previously engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin within the last two years of the advertising date. To find out if you are eligible to apply, please contact People Connect on +61 3 5247 9999 or peopleconnect@deakin.edu.au

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Beth Crisp, Deputy Head of School, School of Health & Social development on beth.crisp@deakin.edu.au

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

 PD - Level-B - Lecturer in Social Work.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 5 January 2025 at 11.55pm

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.