• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Full-time and continuing in the NIKERI Institute
• Level C $137,971 - $158,654 + 17% Superannuation
• Applications are currently being accepted exclusively from our current and former ongoing and sessional academic cohorts at Deakin. Applicants must have been engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin University 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.

We are pleased to offer Deakin’s newest employment classification; the Education-focused Academic. These roles are tailored for academics dedicated to student-centred teaching, fostering a passion for teaching excellence and pioneering innovative educational practices. We invite applications from current and former sessional academics engaged with Deakin within the past two years. This presents a remarkable opportunity to contribute to shaping and co-designing this new academic career pathway, offering a genuine and meaningful option for those whose strengths lie in teaching and learning.

The Faculty of Arts and Education 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 NIKERI Institute.

Who are we?

The National Indigenous Knowledges Education Research Innovation (NIKERI) Institute has a proud 35-year history of supporting over 1000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People through community-based education programs. Read more about the Institute at https://www.deakin.edu.au/indigenous-students/study/nikeri-institute

Deakin campuses sit on Wadawurrung, Wurundjeri, and Eastern Maar Countries, and the University acknowledges, values and deeply respects its connection with the Traditional Custodians and Elders past and present of these lands and waterways. Deakin is the most popular university destination in Victoria for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and has a rich history of supporting the ambitions of First Nations students, including through the NIKERI Institute (formerly the Institute of Koorie Education).

About the role:

The Senior Lecturer in Indigenous Studies, Education-focused Academic will lead unit and course teaching teams in UG and/or PG programs to improve the student learning experience and outcomes. The position will lead growing, increasingly productive, high-quality scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs. The Education-focused Academic will engage in and increasingly develop and lead academic or other collaborations that enable novel and high-quality teaching methodologies in the Indigenous Studies discipline area. 

As a Senior Lecturer in Indigenous Studies, Education-focused, you will:

• Lead unit and course teaching teams to develop effective curricula and learning materials, implementing refinements as needed.
• Integrate industry, clinical, and research practices into course design to enhance student engagement and success.
• Lead the adoption of innovative curriculum design and deliver learner-centric, research-informed teaching across various delivery modes.
• Develop accessible and inclusive course materials and learning opportunities, supporting diverse learners.
• Design effective assessments, provide clear criteria and feedback, and lead moderation to improve learning outcomes and student success.
• Provide academic support to students within units and courses, collaborating to improve student support services and optimise outcomes.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and educational excellence within the discipline, building effective teaching teams and supporting professional development.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Demonstrated passion for teaching and learning.
• Ability to deliver effective teaching practices to improve student success and engagement.
• PhD or significant progress towards achieving PhD in a relevant discipline and/or advanced qualifications and experience in the relevant discipline area
• Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and contemporary issues.
• Deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols, respect and communication.
• A demonstrated understanding of Indigenous knowledge systems and their relationship with western frameworks.
• Evidence of leadership in scholarly learning and teaching in undergraduate and/or post graduate programs, including innovative curriculum design and education development.
• University wide reputation in the scholarship of learning and teaching underpinned by publications in quality journals and/or conference presentations and/or success in obtaining funding for education innovation.
• Positive engagement with research, community, industry and government to enhance the national standing of the discipline.
• Demonstrated capacity and passion for leadership of teaching and administration.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.

Eligibility:

Eligible applicants are only persons:

• of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
• who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

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 Karinda Burns (Director, NIKERI Institute) on karinda.burns@deakin.edu.au

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

 Senior Lecturer_EFA PD (KB Updated).pdf

Applications for this position close on 7^th 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.

In line with special measure provisions in Section 12 of the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act (2010), the University will only be accepting applications for this position from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.