• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time or Part Time and fixed term until March 2027
• Level B $113,157 - $133,837 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin’s Library is more than just a place to find resources – we’re a key partner in the success of everyone at the University. We provide access to an extensive collection of materials that support Deakin’s teaching, learning, and research activities, empowering our community to achieve their academic and professional goals.

We’re committed to advancing open educational practices, collaborating with both Deakin colleagues and industry partners to ensure that high-quality, peer-reviewed resources are accessible to all - advancing our goals of inclusion and equity in education.

About the role:

The Lecturer, Open Education will contribute to enhancing the quality of student learning experiences and outcomes at Deakin by advancing course-wide adoption of Open Education. The role will build academic capability and awareness of open educational practices, working collaboratively with a small Open Education team, Scholarly Services Librarians and colleagues across the institution. By applying evidence-based approaches, the Lecturer will shape a compelling narrative for Open Education at Deakin through case study research, storytelling, and producing scholarship associated with Deakin’s Open Education programs. 

As a Lecturer, Open Education, you will:

• Work collaboratively with other teaching teams to develop effective open education practices and pedagogies learning.
• Design collaborative learning opportunities at the unit level. Support diverse learners by designing accessible and inclusive unit material and practices.
• Build communities that adopt open practices and lead promotion of open education programs. Develop networks and collaborate with university colleagues to determine an approach to extending those networks into more formal alliances.
• Assist in integrating new pedagogical research across all aspects of education. Advance knowledge within their specific fields/areas of teaching, scholarship, and pedagogical research activity.
• Contribute to discipline-based educational or pedagogy research projects and demonstrate an emerging reputation in teaching scholarship and pedagogical research.                                                                                                                                     

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design
• Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications and/or exhibitions and/or success in obtaining external research funding.
• Ability to contribute to communities through research.
• Capacity to contribute to leadership of research and administration.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.
• Knowledge of academic libraries or previous collaborations with academic libraries (desirable).

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a brief cover letter, and responses to the Key Selection Criteria by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Danielle Johnson (Director, Library Services (Outreach & Scholarly Services) on d.johnson@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Lecturer Open Education.pdf

Applications for this position close on 16 March 2025 at 11:55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.