Job Description

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

• Inspire future teachers through engaging teaching, curriculum development and research excellence
• Collaborate with education partners across Tasmania to drive innovation and system-wide impact
• Full-time, ongoing position located in Hobart, Launceston or Burnie. Flexible work arrangements available

About the opportunity

The Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education will be an innovative educator-researcher who contributes to the design, development and delivery of high-quality teaching and curriculum development, while conducting impactful research aligned with the University of Tasmania mission. The successful applicant will design and teach engaging online and face to face learning experiences while contributing to excellence in teacher education, research and engagement.

The successful candidate will have experience in primary or secondary teacher education with expertise in at least one of the following areas; Arts, Mathematics, Technologies or Inclusive Education, and will have a strong commitment to the crucial role of education to enable individuals and communities to flourish.

Our ambition is to positively impact the wellbeing and educational attainment of all Tasmanians and we see this role as central to this endeavour. In this role, you will engage directly with the Tasmanian Department of Education, Children and Young People, Catholic Education Tasmania, Independent Schools Tasmania as well as early years providers and community organisations 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.

What you’ll do:

• Develop, coordinate and teach high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs in initial teacher education.
• Contribute to innovative curriculum design and learning experiences that support student success and graduate readiness
• Coordinate and provide academic leadership to support tutorial staff where required.
• Make an effective and sustained contribution to the School of Education and the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
• Undertake high-quality research of national and increasingly of international standing, in order to meet and regularly exceed the University’s research performance expectations for Level B.

­What we’re looking for:

• A PhD in a relevant field or equivalent (for example, a Masters level qualification in a relevant field and leadership experience in the field of teaching, curriculum development or school management). Curriculum leadership experience in primary or secondary schools (e.g. Arts, Mathematics, Technologies) and/or expertise in professional knowledge (eg. inclusive education)
• Demonstrated record of, and ongoing commitment to, research and writing that has achieved national recognition and made worthwhile contributions to the field of Education
• Demonstrated experience in delivering and supporting high-quality University level teaching and learning in one or more of the key areas outlined
• Experience designing or contributing to curriculum and assessment aligned with learning outcomes
• A record of contributing to building and maintaining effective and productive links locally and nationally with the discipline, profession, industry and wider community.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $155,885 comprising base salary within the range of $114,766 to $133,235 plus 17% superannuation. Relocation support may be available to the successful candidate, helping make a move to Tasmania as seamless as possible.

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 Role Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience from the Position Description below
• For further information about this position, please contact Professor Louise Starkey, Professor of Education, Arts & Society, Louise.Starkey@utas.edu.au
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

Position Description - 504189 - Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 4 October 2026, 11.55pm

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.