Social Work Lecturer

• Permanent, full-time position
• Remuneration commensurate with Academic level.
• Be a part of Excelsia’s life-transforming global Christian learning community!

About the role

• Ensuring the activities of the School are operated effectively and providing a quality service to the students and staff. 
• Lecturing in agreed subject areas and managing teaching and assessment of units being delivered.
• Producing research and/or scholarship that informs learning and teaching, and curriculum innovation and development.
• Providing administrative support to the Head of School and other academic staff.
• Provision of field education liaison duties to students undertaking their practicum placement and experience.
• Contribute to course and unit coordination duties and program development and curriculum design.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications and Professional Standing:

• Hold a PhD qualification in relevant discipline (desirable).
• Hold a qualifying Social Work degree with eligibility for membership with AASW (essential).
• A background in Higher Education spanning experience teaching at a tertiary level and including curriculum development and modification and/or a background in fieldwork, spanning frontline experience in a complex service environment, e.g. hospital settings or the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ).

Essential:

• Ability to teach and model practical, real-world skills to students and early-career professionals
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with staff and students.
• An understanding of current and emerging trends in Social Work Education and training.
• Technological literacy and experience in online education and communication platforms.
• Demonstrated awareness of, and sensitivity to, diversity with the ability to work with students, staff, and administrators, including pastoral skills in mentoring staff and supporting students.
• Committed Christian, involved in a local congregation.
• Full Australian working rights.

About Us

Excelsia University College was founded in 1983 as Australia’s first Christian arts college and, together with Indiana Wesleyan University, we are part of a global Christian learning community with big plans to take Christian higher education to the next level in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Excelsia Benefits

• Maximise your “take home” income through our Salary Packaging scheme. 
• Enjoy flexible and family friendly policies, providing generous leave and working conditions. 
• Experience working in a culturally rich environment, with opportunities to engage in spiritual devotions.
• Upskill with our substantial College tuition discount to eligible staff and their immediate families.
• Our employees have access to early wage access that offers instant access to earned wages, the ability to save before you’re paid, financial education and much more.

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, you have a great opportunity to join our Christian community. Please provide your application with resume and covering letter addressing the position criteria via this website. If you have any queries regarding the position or application process, please contact us via work@excelsia.edu.au.

This position may be filled as soon as a suitable applicant is found, so early applications are encouraged.

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