Lecturer in Health Promotion, Education-Focused

• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
• Part-time (0.5 FTE) and continuing in the School of Health & Social Development
• $122,391 - $144,759 (Level B) + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

• Lead unit teaching teams and work collaboratively with other unit teaching teams in the course to develop effective unit curricula and learning resources (including through unit leadership roles).
• Contribute to the review of units and courses and implement refinements.
• Assist in applying industry, clinical and/or research practice into student learning experiences, success, engagement and resources.
• Adopt new innovation in curriculum design at the unit level and deliver learner-centric, research-informed teaching practices across different levels / modes of delivery.
• Maintain deep discipline knowledge which is applied to inform unit design.
• Design collaborative learning opportunities at the unit level. Support diverse learners by designing accessible and inclusive unit material and practices.
• Make a significant contribution to pedagogy research projects and demonstrate a disciplinary reputation in teaching scholarship and pedagogical research.
• Make significant advances in knowledge within the specific fields/areas of teaching scholarship and pedagogical research activity in the scholarship of teaching and educational development through independent contribution to pedagogical research activity.

• Completion or near completion or enrolment for a doctoral qualification in a relevant field or an equivalent accreditation and standing
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs.
• Capacity to contribute to innovative curriculum design.
• Capacity to contribute to research and scholarship in a health-related discipline through publications and/or external research grants.
• Ability to contribute to communities through teaching and/or research.
• Capacity to contribute to leadership of teaching programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.
• Registration, or eligible for registration, with the International Union for Health Promotion and Education preferred but not essential
• Demonstrated passion for teaching and learning.
• Ability to deliver effective teaching practices to improve student success and engagement.  
  
  

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Matthew Dunn (Associate Professor) on m.dunn@deakin.edu.au. 

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

 PD - Level B_Education-Focused 589512.pdf

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.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. 

Candidates may be asked 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 the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.

Advertised: 22 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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