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Job Description
Permanent/Continuing, full-time appointment Level C: $148,771 - $167,785 + 17% SuperannuationAbout the Area
The School of Education at the University of Wollongong has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality pre-service teacher education across Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary contexts, as well as continuing professional education through postgraduate coursework. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and impact, the School is dedicated to preparing educators and leaders who shape the future of education in Australia and beyond.
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious academic to join our team as Senior Lecturer in Educational Leadership. In this role, you will:
design and deliver subjects in Educational Leadership contribute to the growth of the Master of Education program support the professional experience of our students engage in impactful research and supervise postgraduate students, and play an active role in the School’s governance, community initiatives, and external partnerships.This position requires a dynamic academic leader with a strong research profile, a commitment to excellence in teaching, and the ability to foster collaborative relationships across the School and wider community.
Regular on campus attendance is required to support face to face teaching, student engagement, and participation in the life of the School.
How to Apply
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the advertisement. You’ll be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process. Please also attach your CV to your application.
For further information about this position, please contact Doctor Ken Cliff on cliff@uow.edu.au.
Position Description
Closing Date: Thursday, 12 February 2026 11:59 PM.
Please note: this position is being re-advertised, if you have previously applied for this position, you do not need to submit another application.
The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.
As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply. Note: This position has been classified as ‘child-related work”, more information is available within the position description
About Us
The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.
Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.
At UOW our staff are encouraged and empowered to find innovative ways to solve real-world problems and collaborate with some of the most brilliant minds across the globe. The commitment and drive of our highly-skilled academic staff has earned us a global reputation for outstanding achievement in teaching and learning.
UOW graduates are well respected and are consistently ranked among the top one percent in the world by employers. We pride ourselves on preparing people for emerging industries and future jobs, people who are ready to succeed, and take their careers to the next level to make a positive contribution to their communities.