Lecturer or Associate Lecturer

(Curriculum and Pedagogy – Learning Sciences)

Join the School of Education at UniSQ, where we empower future teachers to thrive in diverse learning environments — from urban classrooms to regional, rural, and remote communities. Our suite of Initial Teacher Education programs (both under-graduate and post-graduate) are fully accredited with the Queensland College of Teachers and Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority, and align with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Who You Are

You’re a passionate educator with expertise in Learning Sciences, driven to empower future teachers through innovative and evidence-informed teaching practices. You bring creativity, curiosity, and a commitment to inclusive education, valuing the diverse cultural backgrounds of your students and fostering learning environments where everyone feels supported and inspired. If you're collaborative, forward-thinking, and dedicated to advancing excellence in education, we’d be excited to welcome you to the UniSQ School of Education.

What You’ll Do

As a Lecturer or Associate Lecturer (Curriculum and Pedagogy - Learning Sciences) you will play a pivotal role within UniSQ School of Education. In this role, you will:

• Create engaging, student-centred learning experiences that integrate best practices and digital technologies, equipping students with the skills and confidence to succeed in diverse educational settings.
• Play an active role in building a positive, collaborative workplace culture and contribute meaningfully to the broader educational community.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to ensure your teaching remains fresh, relevant, and aligned with contemporary educational approaches.

What Will Help You Succeed

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• A doctoral or master’s qualification, or equivalent experience relevant to the discipline.
• Teacher registration within an Australian Authority or capacity to apply for teacher registration and working with children check.
• Demonstrate a strong background in teaching and research in the field of Learning Sciences.
• A track record of reflective, engaging teaching practices that support student success.

Appointment may be made at one of the following levels depending on your qualifications, experience, and career aspirations:

• Associate Lecturer (Education Specialist)
• Lecturer (Education Specialist)
• Lecturer (Teaching and Research)

For further information about this role, please contact Associate Professor Peter Cook, Head of School and Dean (Education) via +61 7 3470 4348 or [email protected].

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

Find out more about UniSQ at www.unisq.edu.au

To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

Reference Number: 0135_09/25

Location: Toowoomba or Springfield campus

Term: Full-time continuing appointment (37.5 hrs/week)

Salary:

Lecturer - Total remuneration range $133,256 to $157,504 pa (includes salary range of $112,381 to $132,831 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

Associate Lecturer - Total remuneration range $94,509 to $126,788 pa (includes salary range of $79,704 to $106,927 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

Closes: Sunday, 12 October 2025 at 11:30 pm (AEST)

Note that commencement in this role will be no earlier than 2 January 2026

At USQ, we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision making.

If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.

For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey available on our website.