Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Education

• Permanent, part-time (0.6FTE) position with free onsite parking to commence from January 2025.

• Facilitate student learning within a flexible, innovative, and supportive workplace.

• Be an integral part of Excelsia College’s life-transforming global Christian learning community.

About Us

Excelsia College was founded in 1983 as Australia’s first Christian arts college and, together with Indiana Wesleyan University, we are part of a global Christian learning community with big plans to take Christian higher education to the next level in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Excelsia College has attained Self-accrediting Authority and is on a trajectory to achieve Australian University College status.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of School of Education, primary responsibilities include:

• Lecturing in specialised subject areas, with excellent management of student welfare;

• Contributing to research and scholarship at the College;

• Participating in course and curriculum development as coordinated by the Head of School;

• Promotion and professional representation of the Education School and its activities.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications and Professional Standing:

• A PhD in a relevant discipline.

• A minimum of 3 years academic or professional or practice-based experience and expertise.

Essential:

• Committed Christian, involved in a local congregation.

• Proven experience in teaching, learning, scholarship and research, including curriculum development and modification.

• A proven record of research, academic publications and professional activities.

• An understanding of current and emerging trends, theories and approaches in education.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and confidence in presentations to groups.

• Proven organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to work with students, staff, and administrators, including pastoral skills in supporting students.

• Knowledge of and ability to apply equal opportunity principles and Work Health and Safety principles in the workplace.

• A commitment to continued professional growth.

Excelsia Benefits

• Maximise your “take home” income through our Salary Packaging scheme.

• Enjoy flexible and family friendly policies, providing generous leave and working conditions.

• Experience working in a culturally rich environment, with opportunities to engage in spiritual devotions.

• Upskill with our substantial College tuition discount to eligible staff and their immediate families.

• Our employees have access to Thrive, a financial wellbeing app that offers instant access to earned wages, the ability to save before you’re paid, financial education and much more.

Learn more about why Excelsia is Great Place to Work ® Certified and why our staff love working at Excelsia here: https://greatplacetowork.com.au/companies/excelsia-college/

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, you have a great opportunity to join our Christian community. Please provide your application with resume and covering letter addressing the selection criteria via this website or by emailing work@excelsia.edu.au. If you have any queries regarding the position or application process, please contact us.

Excelsia College is a smoke free campus.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $99,000.00 – $149,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.8 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount


• Salary packaging


• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Do you hold a PhD in a relevant discipline?


• Have you submitted a cover letter addressing the selection criteria with your application?

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in MACQUARIE PARK, NSW 2113