Senior Lecturer - Early Childhood

About this Opportunity

• Fixed-Term (until 01.06.2027), Full Time
• 2 positions available
• School of Education and the Arts
• CQUniversity Rockhampton, Cairns, Mackay, Gladstone or Work from home
• Total Remuneration $157,855 to $180,372 pa (including salary of $133,390 to $152,417 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

Join CQUniversity's School of Education and the Arts as a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood to join us on our journey towards educational excellence. Our school offers a diverse range of courses, including teacher education, digital media, professional communication, strategic communication, music, performing arts, visual arts, humanities, hospitality, early childhood, education support, community services, project management, training and assessment and tourism.

We are seeking a dedicated academic with a passion for early childhood education to teach in our Early Childhood Education and Care courses. 

About the role

In this pivotal role, you will lead and innovate within our Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, contributing significantly to teaching, research, and professional practice. Your expertise in early childhood pedagogy and curriculum frameworks, paired with a strong research background, will inspire and guide pre-service teachers. With a doctoral qualification and a commitment to excellence, you will play a key role in developing innovative educational materials and fostering a collaborative academic environment.

If you are ready to make a lasting impact and thrive in a dynamic, supportive setting, we encourage you to apply today!

Be Rewarded

• 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)*
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave*
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave*
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Possession of a doctoral qualification in Early Childhood Education.
• An approved teaching qualification or willingness to undertake a Graduate Certificate in Tertiary and Adult Education.
• Proven ability to develop innovative teaching materials that ensure students are able to meet learning outcomes.
• Developing research track record through recent published outputs with the ability to contribute to research in the School.
• Proven ability to teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate University students.
• Current teacher registration or eligibility for registration (desirable).

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Wednesday, 11 June 2025.

  
Job Requisition ID: 6104

Contact Details: 

Associate Professor Gillian Busch

07 4923 2772

g.busch@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

*Pro-rata for part-time employees

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