Research Fellow - Early Childhood Futures

• Contribute to research projects and profile of the Institute
• Total remuneration AUD $116,456 - $137,382 AUD
• Academic B, Full-time, fixed term (3 years) role in Melbourne

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across seven campuses - Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney and Strathfield.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

The Institute for Learning Sciences & Teacher Education (ILSTE) is a national research institute hosting a team of internationally-renowned researchers and international scholars undertaking nationally-funded research studies with a range of industry-funded partners. ILSTE's research focuses across six research areas:

• Assessment, evaluation and student learning
• Sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics in education
• Early childhood futures
• Educational semiotics in English and literacy pedagogy
• Teacher education, quality and professional practice
• Data analytics and learning interventions

The current position is aligned to the research area: Early Childhood Futures. Children's play continues to be a driver of quality early childhood education in the twenty-first century. The research group works to strengthen the pedagogical use of play in early childhood settings, including adult engagement with children's play at home, in schools and community settings. The group also considers the role of play for children in the 21st century with an emphasis on digital technologies, digital citizenship and children's play for health and wellbeing.

More specifically the successful applicant ill:

• Contribute to publication outputs through lead and co-authorship in international peer-reviewed outlets.
• Contribute to funding applications in the area of research speciality
• Undertake advanced statistical analysis of data for existing projects and preparation of reports of analysis and results
• Assist with the planning and management of research projects
• Actively contribute to the intellectual life of the Institute

Early career researchers are welcome to apply. The successful applicant will need to have:

• PhD in one or more of the following relevant research fields:
  • Early childhood workforce development and/or interagency,
  • Social media, digital technologies and/or digital citizenship in the early years (children, families and educators),
  • Curriculum theory, practice and development in early childhood education settings and the first years of school.
• Evidence of strong research achievement as demonstrated by publication in high quality peer-reviewed journals and other publications including chapters in books with prestigious publishing houses.
• Demonstrated success in working within a research team on competitive grants and/or research consultancies.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a research team and independently on solo, co-authored and research team publications
• Demonstrated research knowledge, skill and experience, including demonstrated ability to utilise quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies and strong grounding in sociocultural, cultural-historical, cultural historical activity theory and/or socio-ecological theory.
• A high level of oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in co-supervising Honours and/or Master's projects.
• Evidence of ability to show commitment with integrity to the Catholic Identity, Mission and ethos of the University

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.

How to Apply:

This role is at Academic Level B. Appointment will be based on the successful candidates experience and research track record. Obtain the Position Description here. Applicants are expected to address all selection criteria listed in the position description. To apply for this role click the "Apply" link below. Visit Hints and Tips on how to apply .

Total remuneration valued to AUD $116,456 - $137,382 pa, including salary component AUD$ $98,407 - $116,186 p.a. plus employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

General enquiries can be sent toProfessor Susan Edwards on email susan.edwards@acu.edu.au

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Applications Close: Wednesday 19 June 2019 at 11.55pm

ACU is committed to diversity and social inclusion in its employment practices. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups are encouraged.