Lecturer, Academic Practice

CENTRE FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING

JOONDALUP CAMPUS

$117,905 to $139,307 pa PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION

2 x FULL-TIME, FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2026

Edith Cowan University

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world‑class research. Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

The Centre for Learning and Teaching

The Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT) contributes to the leadership and implementation of strategic teaching and learning and change across the University through collaborative partnerships with Schools and Service Centres. CLT provisions professional learning for all teaching roles in the University to promote evidence‑based and scholarly practice. Additionally, CLT leads the implementation of learning technologies across the University, delivery of learning support programs for students, and active support of Schools to deliver best practice curriculum design and assessment.

About the Opportunity

The Centre for Learning and Teaching is seeking to build its academic development programs to support the implementation of Curriculum Transformation at ECU with two Lecturer, Academic Practice roles focusing on curriculum design and teaching practice. Working closely with the Manager, Academic Practice, as well as colleagues within the team and across CLT, the positions will lead the development and provision of professional learning focused on evidence‑informed, scholarly curriculum design and teaching practice, in the context of programmatic learning. The roles will also contribute to coordination and support of learning and teaching fellowships, awards, and scholarship, working within the current structures to develop and deliver systems, processes and support frameworks for these activities.

About you

• A PhD in a relevant discipline and extensive relevant experience, or equivalent;
• Substantial experience in academic teaching, curriculum design and pedagogy.
• Expert knowledge and skill in the conceptualisation, design and delivery of academic development resources, services and programs.
• Expert knowledge of a wide variety of mechanisms and schemes for the promotion of learning and teaching advancement and demonstrated achievement in delivering outcomes.
• Demonstrated capacity to problem‑solve in fast moving, often changing and demanding situations, to work quickly to develop sophisticated and effective recommendations and plans, and to manage complexity with elegant solutions.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in working in a multi‑team environment to achieve seamless services to stakeholders.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to engage collegially and effectively with colleagues at all levels of the University, academic and professional, and the ability to negotiate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Desirable : Fellowship or Senior Fellowship with Advance Higher Education (F / SFHEA)

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry‑leading superannuation.

Contact

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Professor Katrina Strampel, Director of the Centre for Learning and Teaching at [emailprotected] for more information.

Application Process

Please upload your resume along with a statement (maximum 3 pages) addressing the capabilities listed above.

Advert Closure

Applications close Tuesday, 11 November 2025 at 11 : 30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE : APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

Diversity and inclusion

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.

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