Jess Harris

Associate Professor Jess Harris is a qualitative researcher at the University of Newcastle's School of Education, focusing on school change, educational leadership, and equity in education. Her work emphasizes collaborative inquiry, ethical leadership, and the use of Conversation Analysis to understand social interactions in educational settings.

• Qualifications:
  • PhD, University of Queensland
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of New South Wales
• Academic Affiliations:
  • University of Newcastle (2016–present)
  • Queensland University of Technology (2013–2016)
  • University of Queensland (2010–2013)
  • Griffith University (2008–2009)
  • University of Melbourne (2005–2008)

Research Interests include educational leadership, qualitative research methods, equity in education, and teacher professional development. She has led projects like Quality Teaching Rounds (QTR) and its digital adaptation to address geographical barriers in professional learning.

Article Trends highlight her focus on academic precarity, ethical leadership, and collaborative educational practices. Her work often intersects with neoliberalism in higher education and equity-driven policy reform.

Scientific Awards

• University of Queensland Postdoctoral Fellowship (2010)

Grants and Funding include over $23.5 million in projects such as the Paul Ramsay Foundation-funded QTR Digital and ARC Linkage Projects on ethical leadership. She has collaborated with institutions like the NSW Department of Education and Griffith University.

Lab/Team Affiliations include the Teachers and Teaching Research Centre and the Transcript Analysis Group, where she examines pedagogical practices and institutional discourse.