Position Summary

Lead Institute of Higher Education (LIHE) has established the position of Lecturer (part-time and full-time options available) to work collaboratively with the Course Director to ensure overall coherence of teaching operations and organisational priorities, supporting the continuing viability and regulatory compliance of the Institute. As an ambitious, new provider in Sydney’s higher Education landscape, this role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced academic leader to embed, refine, and enhance our policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality standards for the recently accredited Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education (AQF Level 8).

The Lecturer will play a supportive leadership role in continuously improving our teaching and learning frameworks, ensuring compliance, and fostering innovation in early childhood education. It is a position in which an ambitious individual will have the necessary support to leverage existing policies and frameworks to drive excellence and long-term impact.

The Lecturer reports to the Course Director, Early Childhood Education and is part of the Early Childhood Education Directorate Team of the Institute.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the Lecturer’s position include:

Curriculum and Teaching Strategy: Develop and implement evidence-based teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Teaching Responsibilities: Teach units within an area of expertise, demonstrating innovation and engagement for students from diverse backgrounds.

Placement Coordination of professional experience: teach the professional experience unit, organise student’s placement, administration and processes associated with professional experience from beginning to end

Student Portal Management: support the Course Director to ensure that the learning management system (LMS) and Student Portal, provides timely and appropriate access to unit materials for students.

Student Progress Monitoring: monitor student progress, attendance, and provide feedback to relevant teams for at-risk students and supporting students’ academic integrity.

Industry and Professional Engagement: Support the Course Director to develop and maintain partnerships with industry stakeholders, professional bodies, and early childhood education networks to support LIHE's strategic objectives. This extends beyond placements to include research collaborations, policy engagement, and workforce development initiatives.

Other related support for the Course Director: learning and development processes for the academic team to work collaboratively with academic and professional staff to achieve planned outcomes.

Selection Criteria

Essential

A minimum of a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and/or related field in Early Childhood Education with industry and preferably academic experience. Applicants with qualifications above Masters level, most welcome.

A proven track record of working in higher education teaching early childhood education.

Demonstrated experience in curriculum development within higher education.

Experience in ensuring courses remain relevant and aligned with industry needs.

Demonstrated excellence in teaching and learning, with a strong understanding of contemporary pedagogy and student-centred learning.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire students and staff.

Experience of relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders.

Experience in developing industry connections for student placements and work-integrated learning.

National Police Check and current Working with Children Check (WWCC).

100 points of ID verification.

References: Contact details of at least two referees.

Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion

LIHE wants to attract the best candidate for all its positions. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, vilification, and victimisation. All decisions regarding employment, promotion, and reward are based solely on merit.

As such, LIHE is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in all ages, races, ethnicities, cultures, genders, nationalities, sexual orientations, and physical abilities. We recognise that diversity strengthens our work environment and enhances learning outcomes. In addition, LIHE highly values cultural safety and responsiveness in early childhood education, ensuring our graduates are well-prepared to work with children and families from diverse backgrounds.

Application Process

Applicants must submit the following:

1. Statement addressing each selection criterion (maximum 2 pages).

2. Brief cover letter outlining suitability for the role.

3. Current curriculum vitae/resume, including:

Full name, address, telephone number, and email address.

Details of education, professional training, and qualifications.

Employment history, including current position and relevant professional, consulting, or industry experience.

Names and contact details of at least two referees.

Research interests and a list of publications, conference presentations, grants received etc.

Any additional relevant information (e.g., professional memberships, community service).

Please email applications to [email protected]