Claire Green

Claire Green is an Associate Lecturer in the School of Education and Tertiary Access at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, teaching across Bachelor of Education programs (Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary), Tertiary Preparation Pathway, and Master of Teaching (Secondary) with a focus on supporting pre-service educators.

Her academic qualifications include:

• MEd(Research) from University of the Sunshine Coast
• Graduate Diploma in Education (Middle Phase) from University of the Sunshine Coast
• Graduate Certificate in Education (Secondary) from University of London
• BA(Hons) from City of London Polytechnic

Research centers on teacher education, educational psychology, and gender equity in academia, investigating motivation, self-efficacy in enabling programs, and systemic challenges faced by women academics through critical feminist frameworks. Her work consistently examines how neoliberal, patriarchal structures manifest as embodied violence and emotional labor demands.

Publications reveal a trajectory toward reimagining academic culture through care ethics and creative methodologies, analyzing metaphors of violence, emotional labor, and virtual conference models that foster transnational solidarity among women scholars.

Teaching excellence recognized through:

• Learning and Teaching Excellence Award: Outstanding Learning and Teaching Casual Academic SETA UniSC 2024
• University Commendation for Academic Excellence UniSC 2022
• University Commendation for Academic Excellence UniSC 2011

Actively develops the JustASK professional development workshops promoting supportive peer conversations and care culture within the university community, extending her pedagogical commitment beyond formal teaching roles.