Research Fellow
Deakin University Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood, Flexible- Opening Date: 09-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 24-Sep-2024
- Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood, Flexible
- Level B $108,804 - $128,689 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
- Producing research in high quality journals through team-based collaboration.
- Conducting rigorous research to explore critical issues in initial teacher education, such as curriculum innovation, pedagogy, assessment, and teacher performance.
- Contributing to the development and delivery of innovative teacher education programs by incorporating research evidence into curriculum design and teaching methodologies.
- Contributing to the refinement of research and ethics applications that further the exploratory ITE work of the School of Education.
- PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience
- Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications
- Success in obtaining external research funding.
- Ability to contribute to communities through research.
- Capacity to contribute to leadership of research and administration.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.
- Access to a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave.
- Flexible working arrangements to help manage work-life balance.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career.
- An inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
- Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
- Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.
Job Title: Research Fellow
Company: Deakin University
Location: Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood, Flexible
Work Type: Part-time (0.6FTE) and fixed-term for two years
Salary: Level B $108,804 - $128,689 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as:
- A variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave
- Flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career
- An inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus
Who are we?
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionizing education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.
The Faculty of Arts and Education is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creating and social development and fostering cutting-edge research and discovery. The School of Education places high emphasis on research that makes a difference and is solution-led. We work closely with industry partners and the government to put findings into practice.
As a Research Fellow, you will:
- Produce research in high quality journals through team-based collaboration.
- Conduct rigorous research to explore critical issues in initial teacher education, such as curriculum innovation, pedagogy, assessment, and teacher performance.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of innovative teacher education programs by incorporating research evidence into curriculum design and teaching methodologies.
- Contribute to the refinement of research and ethics applications that further the exploratory ITE work of the School of Education.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience
- Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications
- Success in obtaining external research funding.
- Ability to contribute to communities through research.
- Capacity to contribute to leadership of research and administration.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.
Here's how to apply:
Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD - Research Fellow.pdf
Applications for this position close on 24 September 2024.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact:
- Damian Blake (Head of School Education) on damian.blake@deakin.edu.au
- Natalie Robertson (Associate Head of School, Teaching and Learning) on natalie.r@deakin.edu.au
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
Advertised: 09 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 24 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time