Position Title:              Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Education
Type of Employment:  Permanent Full-Time (1.0)
Organisation:               Christian Heritage College, Carindale QLD
                                     School of Education and Humanities
Classification:             Academic
Remuneration:            CHC Academic Level B or C
                                    $50.03 – $63.93 p/hr
(Commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience and demonstrated expertise)

 

Background

Christian Heritage College (CHC) was established in 1986 by the Christian Outreach Centre, now known as International Network of Churches (INC), because of its vision for higher education in Australia. From small beginnings, CHC has gained recognition as a provider of standing in the Australian higher education sector. 

CHC offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Business, Education, Liberal Arts, Ministries and Social Sciences which contain a unique combination of personal growth and professional academic studies within a Christian worldview. CHC is a place where lives are transformed, and people are equipped to have influence on the world around them.

The School of Education and Humanities offers accredited undergraduate and postgraduate university-level courses. Students are regarded as novice teachers and

curriculum design focuses on the formation of the whole person in the professional contexts of primary and secondary education. The ethos of CHC is scholarly focused and supports truth seeking and community. 

 

Key Objectives

The role of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the School of Education and Humanities at CHC involves the development and delivery of specific units (subjects) and may include coordinating one or more lecturers where the delivery of units involves a team. All academic staff must engage in scholarship related to their area(s) of specialisation and are expected to engage with colleagues in school-based and/or CHC-wide committees. A Senior Lecturer provides leadership in course development and scholarship, the latter including research publications.

The incumbent may be appointed to the role of Course Coordinator for a fixed, renewable term, in which case a reduction in baseline workload will be negotiated.

 

Scope of Position

Within the organisational structure of CHC, the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer will report directly to the Dean, School of Education and Humanities and will work closely with Course Coordinators. The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer will consult with academic staff from other schools at CHC and with administration staff, particularly staff in Registry.

 

Key Responsibilities

The primary objectives of the position are:

  • Development and delivery of units assigned by the Dean.

  • Engaging students in learning

  • Undertaking scholarship, including research that leads to reportable publications.

  • Contribute to the CHC community through active membership of School-based and CHC-wide committees.

 

Teaching

  • Preparation and delivery of class sessions (lectures and tutorials) in accordance with approved unit outlines, including development of learning resources for CHC’s online learning management system.

  • Preparation and marking of assessment items in accordance with approved unit outlines.

  • Managing student enquiries.

  • Sharing relevant expertise with colleagues.

  • (Senior Lecturer) Providing leadership in curricula development and delivery.

 

Course or Year Coordination

If the incumbent is appointed to the role of Course Coordinator:

  • Connect with and guide students towards successful engagement with their studies, with reference to –

    • Academic support

    • Unit selection, course transfers, leave of absence, withdrawal, and extension approvals.

    • Referral to academic writing support, counselling, or other specific services within CHC as needed.

  • (Course Coordinator) Support academic staff in the design and delivery of units in accordance with approved unit outlines

  • (Course Coordinator) Advise the Dean on allocation of the relevant units among permanent and sessional staff.

  • (Course Coordinator) Advise the Dean and School Board of Studies on curriculum matters.

 

General

  • Actively contributing to school-based and CHC-wide committees, including the School Board of

  • Studies

  • (Senior Lecturer) Actively contributing to at least one CHC-wide committee.

  • (Senior Lecturer) Consulting with employer groups and the Queensland College of Teachers

 

Scholarship and Research

  • Keeping up to date with theoretical and empirical research in area(s) of expertise

  • Publishing scholarly articles in professional periodicals and academic journals, including

  • reportable publications

  • (Senior Lecturer) Undertaking research that leads to reportable publications.

  • (Senior Lecturer) Providing leadership in research.

 

Workplace Health and Safety

All employees have an obligation to comply with CHC’s workplace health and safety policies, procedures, and instructions to ensure a safe workplace.

 

Equal Opportunity

CHC is an equal opportunity employer. All employees must be aware of and demonstrate a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity in the workplace.

 

Staff Development

All employees must participate in staff training and development activities to assist in the achievement of individual/work objectives.

 

Use of Equipment

During the performance of duties, the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer will encounter and is expected to operate the following:

  • Personal computers and Microsoft Office

  • Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, and other Web Browsers

  • Office equipment e.g., printers, photocopiers, Electronic Whiteboards, data projectors etc.

  • Various other software packages as required, including Moodle™, Turnitin and Flex software.

Specific training in the above will provided, as required.

 

Selection Criteria

Qualifications and experience

  • A relevant Master’s degree (Academic B) or Doctorate (preferred for Academic C).

  • Registration (or eligibility for registration) as a teacher in Queensland.

 

Essential

  • Demonstrated capacity to prepare and deliver curricula within a higher education environment.

  • Demonstrated capacity to engage students in their learning.

  • History of, or evidence of potential for scholarly output, including reportable research publications

  • (Senior Lecturer) Superior organisational skills demonstrated by appointment to a senior level in a school, university, or other education-related institution.

  • (Senior Lecturer) Demonstrated capacity to lead others in scholarly activity.

  • Proven planning, organisational and time management skills.

  • Experience in teaching in a university, or Private Higher Education Provider.

 

Personal Attributes

  • Adherence to the Christian faith and evidence of mature Christian character.

  • Demonstrated sympathy with the INC Statement of Faith and the nature and aims of

  • Pentecostal/Charismatic Christianity.

  • Commitment to the values articulated in the CHC mission statement.

  • Commitment to active involvement in a local church.

  • Interest in and care for students.

  • The ability to be initiative-taking and to work independently.

  • The ability to work as part of a team with other academic staff, especially in curriculum.

  • development and review.

  • Well-developed people skills.

 

Apply Now

If you would like to work in a friendly environment, be part of a supportive and collaborative team; your qualifications, skills and attributes meet our requirements; your values align with the ethos of CHC and you are passionate about education, then we encourage you to apply now! Applications close 6 December 2024, however, interviews may commence prior to this closing date.

To submit your application, please email the following documents to recruitment@chc.edu.au.

  • Cover Letter – evidencing your suitability and experience for fulfilment of the criteria specified in the position description.

  • Full resume/CV including qualifications and work experience.

  • Names and contact details of three referees (including a Christian pastor/minister).

For more information about the role, please contact our People & Culture Officer, Natasha@recruitment@chc.edu.au