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Lecturer in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

• Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: 3-Year Fixed Term
• Remuneration: $119K - $140K p.a. (+17% super and leave loading)
• Location: Kensington, Sydney.

This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only. UNSW has obtained an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to designate and recruit professional and academic positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only, to fulfil UNSW’s goal of a representative workforce rate.

Who are we: 

At UNSW School of Population Health we believe everyone has the right to good health. We’re on a mission to address health equity no matter where a person lives. Will you join us?

As the oldest and largest health management program in Australia and ranked in the top 50 globally for public health research, our School is a pioneer in population health, global health, health leadership and management. Our work ranges from responding to emerging public health crises to training the future health workforce. You’ll join a considerable institution of learners, thinkers, researchers and innovators, with more than 1000 undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students and 200 research candidates enrolled in our School.

Why this role matters:

This position will contribute to teaching in the subject area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health as well as other areas of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching. The Lecturer will be an emerging researcher willing to advance their research profile with publications in peer reviewed journals, applications for competitive funding, higher degree student supervision and contribute to academic administrative functions. The role will be embedded in a newly formed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing unit, supporting Indigenous led research and education.

Who you are:

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or extensive relevant work experience, for example curriculum expertise within Industry and/or Education.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations, and to create and maintain ties with relevant academic and professional staff.
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g. relevant discipline-based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales).
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry or experience of work-integrated learning (desirable).
• Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
• A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.

Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​ 

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ 
• Flexible working ​ 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Up to 10 days paid culture leave annually for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
• Indigenous language allowance
• Cultural duties performed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members are recognised with reduced workload or additional allowance​ 
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​ 
• Progressive HR practices​ 

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.  

How to apply:

Please click on APPLY NOW to apply. Please do not send applications directly to the contact listed below. If you can provide a resume and a separate document addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact (job related questions only)

Professor Rebecca Ivers, Head of School.

E: rebecca.ivers@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Sunday, 5^th May 2024 before 11.30pm.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.