At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and design innovative science education programs for future educators.
- Company: Join the prestigious Sydney School of Education and Social Work.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 17% superannuation, and a supportive academic community.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for research and community engagement.
- Why this job: Shape the future of education while promoting equity and inclusion.
- Qualifications: PhD in Science Education or related field, with excellent teaching skills.
The predicted salary is between 132533 - 132533 $ per year.
Contract Full-time, 12 months Fixed term role based at the Camperdown Campus in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work.
Salary and Benefits: Academic Base Salary, Level B $132,533 p.a. - $157,381 p.a. + 17% superannuation.
About the opportunity: Join the Sydney School of Education and Social Work within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, as a Lecturer (Education Focused) in Secondary Science Education. This role plays a key part in delivering high quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including core units within initial teacher education.
The Lecturer (Education) dedicates the majority of their contribution to teaching and teaching-related activities (up to 70%), with up to 20% research and 10% governance, service, and engagement. You will contribute to the education of future educators through innovative curriculum design, inclusive pedagogical practice and scholarship of teaching and learning, with a focus on supporting children and young people with additional learning needs. Working within a highly regarded academic community, you will collaborate with colleagues and external partners to support student success, contribute to educational leadership, and advance the University’s commitment to equity, inclusion and social justice.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Teach, coordinate and design a broad range of topics in the field of secondary science education and general pedagogy.
- Participate in the teaching in the Science Curriculum units in initial teacher education.
- Contribute to collaborative teaching in the School and work flexibly and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Fulfil the necessary administrative and leadership tasks to ensure the smooth running of the Discipline.
- Maintain a research profile compatible with the Discipline, School and Faculty research programmes through publication and research grant applications.
- Engage in community outreach activities of the Discipline and the School.
- Actively participate in governance and academic community at School and Faculty levels.
About you:
- A PhD (or near completion) in the area of Science Education or a related field.
- Recognised expertise in science education and related teaching practice.
- Demonstrated record of excellent teaching and educational design in a tertiary environment.
- Capability to undertake scholarship of teaching and learning, with evidence of peer reviewed outputs.
- Experience designing and delivering digital and blended learning experiences using a Learning Management System (LMS).
- Willingness to undertake Advance HE Associate Fellowship or equivalent.
- A developing network of academic industry and professional partners and stakeholders.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks and declarations: Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.
EEO statement: At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve.
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
Applications Close: Sunday 08 November 2026 11:59 PM.
Lecturer (Education Focused) Secondary Science Education in Sydney employer: University of Sydney
The University of Sydney is an exceptional employer, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, offering a supportive and culturally safe environment that fosters professional growth and community engagement. With generous benefits such as cultural leave, flexible working arrangements, and access to Indigenous professional development programs, employees are empowered to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of Indigenous health education. Joining this prestigious institution means being part of a dedicated community committed to improving health outcomes and embedding First Nations perspectives into the curriculum.
