Lecturer in Educational Leadership

Job no: 0057304
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time & Part time available; Continuing
Faculty: Melbourne Graduate School of Education
Salary: Level B – $110,236 – $130,900 p.a. plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About the Melbourne Graduate Business School
The Melbourne Graduate School of Education (MGSE) fosters staff productivity, growth and engagement in a collective effort to enrich the contribution that education makes to society. We conduct research and teaching that leads to the transformation of education practice both within and beyond the profession. MGSE stimulates learning that enriches the potential of students from around the world, enabling meaningful careers and profound contributions to communities. We provide research leadership, setting the direction for high-impact, innovative and responsive research that addresses the pressing issues of our time. We lead purposeful engagement with society, sharing our resources and expertise as part of collaborative efforts to build a resilient, equitable and sustainable future.

About the Role
The position of Lecturer will make effective contributions to teaching and learning, research and research training, engagement and leadership and service within the Educational Leadership Group at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education. The position includes responsibility for teaching within the MGSE educational leadership courses, including subject development and coordination, as required. Researching, publishing and service in the educational leadership area are important components of this role.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the preparation and delivery of a range of educational leadership subjects offered by the Educational Leadership Group at MGSE
• Engage in scholarly research initiatives and collaborations within the Educational Leadership Group at MGSE
• Continuing to develop your research, publications, collaborations and conference presentations in educational leadership
• Provide leadership and service to the profession in educational leadership

About You
You are an experienced lecturer, able to provide both quality teaching and subject construction at a post-graduate level. Your excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills enable you to interact productively with staff and students. You will have a doctorate in educational leadership or a closely related area, and you will have begun to establish yourself through publications and conference presentations as an international scholar in educational leadership. You will have experience in, or familiarity with, Australian school education. You will have demonstrated experience and skills required to contribute to the various activities and administration of the education leadership programs. You are committed to service of the education profession, with special interest and expertise in educational leadership

You will also have:

• A doctoral degree completed, or close to completion, in educational leadership, or a related discipline
• Knowledge of contemporary theoretical and policy debates and practice within educational leadership
• Capacity to conduct research in educational leadership, publish appropriately and apply for internal or external research grants

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

About the University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits .

Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact  us at [email protected] .

Position Description