Associate Lecturer (Teaching Focused)

2 years Fixed Term Full-Time from commencement$101,369 - $108,683 (ALA) + 17% SuperannuationReference Number : 950928

About the Role :

The School of Design & Built Environment is looking for an Associate Lecturer for a teaching-focused academic role.

The main responsibility would be to support the delivery and management of the Masters of Environment and Climate Emergency program.

The successful candidate will work to gain a comprehensive understanding of the student learning experience across the school, contributing to the enhancement of teaching effectiveness, fostering innovation, and ensuring the provision of robust learning support for students within the discipline.

Your responsibilities will include : Provide high-quality teaching and learning and support for student learning.Demonstrate a commitment to improvement and innovation in teaching and participate in the communication and dissemination of teaching practice within the discipline.Determine students' learning needs and provide appropriate teaching and learning support to demonstrate the intended learning outcomes.Integrate scholarship research and professional practice in teaching to support learning and online delivery.Conduct online, distributed, or face-to-face learning activities as appropriate, which stimulate and foster student learning.Participate in outreach activities related to teaching and learning.Assess and provide feedback on learning to students.Undertake administrative functions connected to units taught.Contribute to curriculum innovation and design to develop students' learning.Collaborate with course team members to ensure coherent curriculum design and delivery to support learning.Participate in team teaching within an established program as required.Design and plan learning resources and materials.Undertake professional development, including peer review in higher education teaching, and maintain currency in discipline theory and practice.Role Requirements : As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.A PhD in a relevant field (e.g., sustainability strategy, policy, leadership, education or planning; circular economy; climate action; net-zero urban and regional development; environment and society; community action for climate or sustainability; sustainable behaviour change etc.

Demonstrated ability to teach effectively and a commitment to reflective improvement in teaching delivery.An understanding of pedagogical theory and contemporary educational practice relevant to the discipline.Demonstrated willingness and ability to contribute to scholarship in teaching through participation in teaching and learning strategies and professional development in higher education teaching.Demonstrated ability to contribute to curriculum review and renewal.Demonstrated high-level communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross-cultural sensitivity.Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant and applicable policies, procedures, and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position.About Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute (CUSP)

The Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute (CUSP) is at the forefront of sustainability research, teaching, and policy advice.

Recognised internationally, CUSP's innovative and impactful approach to implementing research through demonstrations and partnerships with businesses, governments, and communities sets it apart.

CUSP not only contributes significantly to the academic life of Curtin but also the wider community, with a focus on research that has practical applications.

CUSP's academics are global leaders in their fields, including authors for the IPCC, members of the UN Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition, and local changemakers.

About the School of Design and Built Environment (DBE)

Collaborative, transdisciplinary, and interdisciplinary teaching and research contribute to vibrant and diverse practice communities within the School of Design and Built Environment (DBE).

Our strengths lie in exploring and innovating 'just' sustainability across human and more-than-human environments through lenses of design, policy, and practice.

DBE is the only School of its kind in Australia, with an extraordinary mix of disciplines yielding impactful real-world results.

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.

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Updated ResumeCover Letter outlining your interest and experience – maximum two pagesIf you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on

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Applications close : Monday 24th of February 2025 Disclaimer : Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date.

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