Job Reference: 1036488

In collaboration with the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU), Curtin University is pleased to invite applications as part of our Academic Casual Conversion Program (the Program) within the Curtin University Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (2022-2025).

About the Program
This initiative underscores our commitment to fostering a supportive and dynamic academic community. The Program is designed to transition casual academics into ongoing roles, enhancing the stability and career progression opportunities for our valued sessional staff.

To be eligible to apply for this position under the program, applicants need to:

• Be a casual teaching academic with experience teaching at least two terms in the last two years within higher education in Australia

Applications that are eligible under the program will be assessed on merit. Only if the position cannot be filled with an eligible candidate, will Curtin consider other applicants.

About this Opportunity- Teaching Academic
The School of Education is seeking to enhance its capacity and leadership within Education through the appointment of 1 x Continuing Academics, with appointments at either Associate Lecturer (ALA) or Lecturer (ALB) level, who will undertake teaching and scholarship-related to learning and teaching. Applicants who hold a doctorate should apply as ALB (Lecturer). You will need to be passionate about delivering high-quality, modern and innovative teaching and scholarship, and knowledgeable about how that teaching and scholarship (a) informs quality pre-service teacher and early childhood education, (b) supports students, teachers, administrators, academics, community members and policymakers to understand and act on their agency, (c) works to include language, culture and pedagogical traditions of First Nations people, and (d) advocates for equity and excellence in education.

As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
We currently have the following opportunities available:

• Associate Lecturer or Lecturer Full-time (part-time will be considered). Teaching Academics with a background and specialisation in Education may apply in the following subject area:

• Health and Physical Education

Join us!
(Please note that responses to the Selection Criteria should be 2 - 4 pages max) PLEASE ADVISE IF APPLYING FOR ASSOCIATE LECTURER OR LECTURER IN COVER LETTER!
Your application should include a cover letter, your CV and a separate document addressing the selection criteria (noted within the Academic Role Statement or below) to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.

Essential Criteria

• ALA does not require a PhD qualification.
• A doctoral qualification in relevant discipline (ALB)
• Proven high-level teaching skills with a demonstrated reflective and collaborative approach to teaching and an up-to-date knowledge of contemporary schools
• Experience in curriculum development and unit/course coordination
• Experience in research and/or in the scholarship of learning and teaching (ALB – not essential if applying at level ALA)
• Demonstrated high-level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students, staff and the educational community with cross-cultural sensitivity
• Educational qualification with a demonstrated background and/or experience in the relevant curriculum/discipline(s) specified.

To view a copy of the Academic Role Statements, please copy and paste the following link into your web browser:

• Associate Lecturer: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:ap:4a560f40-f36c-4c15-95d1-31e92f71d8d2
• Lecturer: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:8202163c-34fb-4600-997a-5c034d113150

About the School of Education
The School of Education at Curtin University has offered programs that embrace innovation in learning technologies, theory and practice since 1975, with the aim of preparing highly skilled and informed graduates who can teach and work in a fast-changing world. Curtin’s partnerships with schools and education providers in all sectors reflect our desire to work collaboratively to develop highly sought-after graduates. The School is a unique and attractive place to undertake teaching and research as our degrees are taught into all states and territories in Australia, meaning our reach and networks are broad. Additionally, we have strong ties with state and federal levels of government, and benefit from being in proximity to the Western Australia Department of Education, which has its headquarters in Perth.

The school has undergone many changes and commenced several exciting initiatives over the last few years and boasts multiple ARC Discovery and ARC Linkage grant winners. Our academics are contributing important research related to many aspects of education, publishing consistently at a high level and seeing their work informing practice in schools across Australia. The school also houses the WA node of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child, a high-profile ARC project collaboration that includes academics from Curtin’s Schools of Education, Allied Health, and Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry.

For more information about our School, please visit https://www.curtin.edu.au/about/learning-teaching/humanities/education/

About Curtin University
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Wednesday 16th of July 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.