Lecturer in Academic Development and Leadership (Education Focused)

• 2x Full time, fixed term for 12 months, with potential for extension

• Unique opportunity for a talented educator to contribute to the university’s Teaching and Learning strategic plan

• Academic Level B, Base Salary $132,533 – $147,445 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney seeks to deliver a transformational learning experience for its students and a culture of teaching for academics. To support these strategic aims, we are recruiting a fantastic opportunity for a Lecturer in Academic Development and Leadership (Education Focused) within our Division of Teaching and Learning team in the DVC Education & Students Portfolio.

Education-focused roles are a specialised category of academic engagement reserved for talented educators with a passion for, and demonstrated excellence in, pedagogical practice and design. In this role you will be expected to make a significant contribution to teaching and learning practice, design and evaluation within the program and will be on a trajectory towards leadership in educational design and delivery. The majority of your contribution will be within education (70%), with a proportion of workload (30%) available for research and service.

Your key responsibilities can include:

• work within the Academic Development team to contribute to the delivery of educational programs and experiences that support staff and student needs, particularly around generative AI

• contribute to assurance of learning initiatives

• contribute to professional development courses for educators, with a particular focus on providing high-quality feedback and assessment of participant work

• apply scholarship and knowledge of contemporary pedagogical practice to educational innovation

• develop and suggest innovative practices in teaching and learning with a view to improving educational outcomes

• demonstrate impact through improving student outcomes, experiences and learning.

We will be hiring two positions, one around AI professional learning and a second around assurance of learning, and so the above responsibilities will vary by role.

About you

• experience with academic development and the support of other educators and their practice

• experience supporting the development of educators' teaching practice, including individual consultation, group facilitation, and the design of scalable professional learning initiatives

• proven ability to work effectively as a member of a team with colleagues from differing roles and disciplinary backgrounds on strategic projects at an institutional level

• high-level oral and written communication skills and the ability to lead and influence

• success in designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives, preferably in a tertiary academic development context

• passion and expertise for, and excellence in, university teaching and academic development

• expertise in the effective use of technology in teaching at the tertiary level

• strong attention to detail and deadlines, as well as the ability to accommodate changing work priorities

• awarded Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy UK or higher

• a PhD or other postgraduate qualifications in Higher Education or similar is desirable.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

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How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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Applications Close

Sunday 11 October 2026 11:59 PM