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Research Interests
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Sarah Muller

Toowoomba,Australia

Summary

Experienced Lecturer with over 15 years of expertise in fostering academic growth and integrating innovative teaching methods. Specialising in the areas of social entrepreneurship, futures, foresight and communication. Dedicated to enhancing student engagement and critical thinking across diverse platforms. With a proven record in educational support and development, I bring strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills alongside a strong ability to foster collaboration, adapt to changing needs, and drive results. Skilled in creating engaging learning materials and facilitating effective training sessions. Educational professional with robust background in academic instruction and curriculum development. Proven ability to create impactful lesson plans and foster collaborative learning environment. Known for adaptability and dedication to achieving student success through innovative teaching methods and effective team collaboration.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Lecturer Communication and Scholarship and Communication in Sciences

University of Southern Queensland
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences
  • Lecture attendance always 90% voluntary attendance
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content integrating the ethical use of AI in academic contexts
  • Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge

Lecturer: Social Justice & Non-Profit Social Enterprise Major & Foresight and Futures Major

University of Southern Queensland
01.2020 - 01.2025
  • Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources
  • Created opportunities for student-centred research projects to actively contribute to their research passions, community and future industry engagement
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework (face to face and online)
  • Developed strong relationships with leading experts and colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development
  • Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.

Associate Lecturer Communication and Scholarship

UniSQ

Secondary School Teacher

St Saviour's College

International Tutor / Coordinator

The Glennie School

Project Officer & Course Writer (TPP & UNIPREP)

Open Access College

ELICOS Lecturer & UNIPREP Lecturer

Open Access College

Associate Lecturer, Multicultural Centre

UniSQ

Conference Coordinator - 3rd National Enabling Educators Conference

Psychology testing librarian, Faculty of Science (Psychology Department)

UniSQ

Education

Ph.D. - Values, Worldviews, Cynicism and Discretionary Engagement In Higher Education: A Mixed Methods Exploratory Case Study Of A Regional Australian University

University of Southern Queensland
01.2025

Master of Education -

University of Southern Queensland
01.2004

Graduate Diploma Education -

University of New England
01.2001

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Southern Queensland
01.1999

Access and Equity -

University of Southern Queensland
01.1991

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Academic research
  • Learning management systems
  • Online content delivery
  • Student advisement

Research Interests

  • Human Values & Empathy Development
  • Sense of Community
  • Social Capital Building
  • Future & Foresight Studies
  • Social Justice & Social Entrepreneurship (non-profit)
  • Altruism, Cynicism & Civil Society

Awards

  • USQ EO Award: Mentoring and language initiative for mature aged women students from refugee communities.
  • USQ Certificate of Appreciation: Mentoring and language initiative for mature aged women students from refugee communities.

Timeline

Lecturer: Social Justice & Non-Profit Social Enterprise Major & Foresight and Futures Major

University of Southern Queensland
01.2020 - 01.2025

Lecturer Communication and Scholarship and Communication in Sciences

University of Southern Queensland
01.2015 - 01.2019

Master of Education -

University of Southern Queensland

Graduate Diploma Education -

University of New England

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Southern Queensland

Access and Equity -

University of Southern Queensland

Associate Lecturer Communication and Scholarship

UniSQ

Secondary School Teacher

St Saviour's College

International Tutor / Coordinator

The Glennie School

Project Officer & Course Writer (TPP & UNIPREP)

Open Access College

ELICOS Lecturer & UNIPREP Lecturer

Open Access College

Associate Lecturer, Multicultural Centre

UniSQ

Conference Coordinator - 3rd National Enabling Educators Conference

Psychology testing librarian, Faculty of Science (Psychology Department)

UniSQ

Ph.D. - Values, Worldviews, Cynicism and Discretionary Engagement In Higher Education: A Mixed Methods Exploratory Case Study Of A Regional Australian University

University of Southern Queensland
Sarah Muller