Sydney Horizon Educators
We’re making an unprecedented investment in recruiting and developing Australia's largest new community of education-focused academics, across all career stages and disciplines, with several open calls for applications in 2024 and 2025.
Building our student-focused education is central to our Sydney in 2032 strategy and our 2023-26 Enterprise Agreement. We want all our students to attest to the transformational impact a Sydney education has on their lives; from the sense of belonging in the classroom and collaborating with industry and community partners on real issues, to the infectious passion and innovative curricula of their teachers.
Offering a clear education-focused academic career pathway, the Sydney Horizon Educators scheme recognises and supports talented university educators, providing access to a range of professional development opportunities, including educational fellowship accreditation through the internationally-recognised Advance HE, and grants to support educational innovation.
Offering
Successful applicants will receive:
- Continuing (tenured), education-focused role
- Australia’s most generous academic salaries: AUD$105,314p.a. (Level A, Step 5) - AUD$233,367p.a. (Level E)
- Generous benefits, including up to 36 weeks paid parental leave, 17% superannuation (pension), flexible hours
- Access to up to AUD$30K to support education-related activities, including education-related research and education-related professional development and learning.
Requirements
Applications require:
Indication of desired position
Responses to selection criteria
A copy of your CV
Details of qualifications, including PhD status.
Our educational-innovators
Meet some of our education-focused academics already appointed under the Sydney Horizon Educators scheme.
Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
“I grew up in a remote village in India, where I completed my primary and secondary education under the dim glow of kerosene-fuelled lamps and candles. Hearing about electric bulbs through textbooks and seeing them shining in the ceilings during visits to my relatives in town ignited my fascination with electricity and the wonders of engineering. This fuelled my journey to become the first engineer in my village, breaking gender barriers along the way. Throughout this journey, I was motivated by many teachers who inspired me to achieve my goals.”
“I still remember a conversation I had with one of my students...He approached me to discuss his growing interest in research, which he said was inspired by the content and passion I brought to the subject. With my support, he expanded his assignment from the unit into a research paper, which we successfully published. This achievement helped strengthen his academic credentials and led to his acceptance into a PhD program …”
“I have implemented a program connecting senior students from my third-year unit with students from a first-year unit to deepen their insight into the degree (first years) and develop leadership skills (senior students). These strategies create a supportive environment, ensuring students are engaged and well-prepared for industry demands.”
Senior Lecturer in Animal Science and Wildlife Conservation, Faculty of Science
“I love inspiring and motivating students to learn whilst still using my disciplinary knowledge, so an education focused role is perfect for me. I’ve found that being passionate about what you’re teaching whilst making classes interactive with open discussions really helps engage students.”
“it’s important to me to provide a great learning experience outside the classroom which students definitely appreciate"
It’s always a delight to receive positive feedback:
you were the absolute highlight of my Bachelor’s degree, I feel lucky to have had such an amazing and funny mentor; your kindness, passion and understanding is truly unrivalled and my time in this degree is something that I’ll never forget."
Lecturer in video production, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
“I worked with a group of Kaiadilt First Nations youths on Bentinck Island, teaching a range of audio-visual techniques including photography, video, and sound recordings to help document their Elders’ memories of language and place across the island. The experience was very much one of positive mutual learning.”
“I enjoy connecting with students and value the reciprocal nature of teaching, particularly in media subjects..."
“...integrating student perspectives enriches the process and provides an opportunity to learn more about their ambitions and needs.”
“The significance of teaching is underscored for me, whenever students demonstrate growth in critical thinking, self-expression, or professional confidence. I especially enjoy seeing students find their creative voice and ability to think and comment critically. These moments transcend basic learning, fostering deeper intellectual and personal development.”
Frequently asked questions
See below for some of our most frequently asked questions. If you don't see your question below, please contact us.
Yes, this is a world-wide search for the best educators. We welcome international applications from qualified educators. Successful candidates will be provided with visa support and a relocation allowance.
Your application will be assessed against the published selection criteria for your role of interest. We are looking for people who see themselves as career educators, and who are committed to teaching, research, and improving the student experience. We are looking for leaders, who will work with their colleagues to build and deliver exceptional, transformational education.