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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Outdoor and Environmental Education

• Passionate about building capacity and drive system-wide change in education across Tasmania
• Generous benefits and staff discounts to enhance experience and well-being
• Full time, ongoing role based in Hobart

About the opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Outdoor and Environmental Education in the School of Education as part of the College of Arts Law and Education. Tasmania’s particular history has left a legacy of intergenerational disadvantage that has negatively impacted education achievement in many communities. In this role, you will work with others to implement a key strategy initiative in the state and CALE for a new degree, Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Education as well as working in our ITE and non-ITE programs. Working in collaboration with partners and stakeholders, the successful applicant will take the lead in developing an innovative vision of Outdoor and Environmental Education units. You will also engage directly with the Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People, Catholic Education Tasmania, Independent Schools Tasmania as well as early years providers and community organizations to build capacity across the education system in Tasmania. The very direct engagement with these bodies that is possible in Tasmania is a strategic advantage which we anticipate will facilitate system- wide change. Our ambition is to positively impact the wellbeing and educational attainment of all Tasmanians and we see this role as central to this endeavour. To be successful, you will be a dynamic and established academic with knowledge and experience in area of outdoor education, environmental education, and curriculum research and its application in educational contexts. The person we seek has developing leadership skills, a track record of external grant success and successful supervision of research students.

What you’ll do:

• Make a strong and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
• Undertake high-quality research of national, and increasingly of international standing, secure external competitive and other funding.
• Undertake scholarly undergraduate (and if relevant postgraduate) coursework teaching of an exemplary quality.
• Increasingly provide academic leadership, particularly in fostering outstanding research and/or learning and teaching.­

What we’re looking for:

• A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field.
• A record of contributing effectively to building and maintaining effective and productive links locally and nationally with the discipline, profession, industry (where relevant) and wider community.
• Experience and demonstrated achievement in university-level teaching and learning.
• A strong record in, and continuing commitment to, research that has achieved national and preferably international recognition and made notable contributions to the field of Outdoor and Environmental Education.
• Current Working with Vulnerable People registration (or to be obtained).

Considering a move to Tasmania to take up this opportunity?

Offering a breath of fresh air, our island State’s wild landscapes, rugged coastlines, distinctive towns, and fascinating history have something for everyone. Tasmania has crafted a unique brand of creativity and adventure such as the world-famous MONA and the exceptional mountain bike tracks of Derby. Our acclaimed fresh food and beverage scene, family-run businesses, and diverse culinary experiences celebrate farm-fresh produce. From our island shores, our research extends to the great Southern Ocean and Antarctic and across the Asia-Pacific.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B or C and can have a total remuneration package of up to $178,024 comprising base salary within the range of $110,992 to $152,157 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide the following supporting documentation:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
  • Your responses to the success criteria from the Position Description below
• For further information about this position, please contact Professor Victoria Carrington, Head of School, Victoria.Carrington@utas.edu.au or 03 6324 3510
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description -500011 - Level B - Senior Lecturer in Outdoor and Environmental Education.pdf

 Position Description -500011 - Level C - Senior Lecturer in Outdoor and Environmental Education.pdf

Applications close Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.