Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Public Health

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Provide leadership in teaching and research in Public Health disciplines

Summary about this job

Teaching - Tertiary

Company: University of Newcastle

Location: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter

Work type: Full Time

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Phone: +61-8-8960-3716

Fax: +61-7-1637-8596

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Detail information about job Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Public Health. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Based in the state of the art Hunter Medical Research Institute building
  • Contribute towards academic work, teaching and Learning, service and engagement
  • Continuing, full-time position

About UON

Be part of a university on the move. Building on strong foundations, we are ranked well within the top 250 universities worldwide in the QS and Times Higher Education ranking systems. The strength of UON’s foundations allow us to focus firmly on the future. UON invites you to consider joining our university - where curious and courageous minds collaborate to write the future for our university and the world. Your contribution to making us a world-class institution is recognised and rewarded in many different ways. Competitive salaries, formal awards programs, development opportunities and promotions are just the start.

About the opportunity

The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Public Health will contribute towards the three domains of academic work within the School of Medicine and Public Health: Research and Innovation, Teaching and Learning, and Service and Engagement, in line with the Performance Expectations Framework (PEF) for Academic staff.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and assessment of postgraduate coursework masters students (specifically in relation to the Master of Public Health), undergraduate public health and undergraduate medical students, while contributing to the development of the new medical program, the new Bachelor of Public and Community Health program, and participating in research and administrative duties appropriate to the appointment level.

This position is offered on a full-time, continuing basis.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this position, you will have:

Appointment at Level B:

  • Postgraduate degree (PhD) in public health, epidemiology, health promotion, or a closely related discipline;
  • Commitment to enhancing the student experience via innovative approaches to teaching and learning and authentic assessment;
  • Evidence of experience, excellence and innovation in undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching and course development, including course coordination and curriculum design.
  • An understanding of the nexus between teaching and research and a commitment to scholarship of teaching and learning;
  • A developing research track record including grant writing and publications;
  • Ability to work collaboratively and bring together people from different areas to participate in School or University wide initiatives; 
  • Demonstrated knowledge of workplace obligations to, and experience in leading and cultivating workplace practices and behaviours that promote, support and maintain a safe, healthy, equitable, diverse and respectful workplace; including responding appropriately to adverse accidents, incidents, behaviours, issues, reports and the like. 

For appointment at Level C, the applicant must also possess:

  • A track record of collaborative, health-related research that complements existing strength in the school, demonstrated through research grants, peer-reviewed publications and HDR supervision;
  • Experience in teaching administration (eg, Program Convenor).

For the full selection criteria for both the Lecturer and Senior Lecturer levels, please access the position description by clicking the 'Apply Now' button above.

Please note: In accordance with the University's Staff Selection Guidelines, your application will be assessed on the selection criteria found at the link above. It is essential that you address each of the criteria to enable the selection committee to properly assess your application and suitability for interview.

Lecturer (Level B) from $95,351 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Senior Lecturer (Level C) from $116,805 per annum plus 17% superannuation.

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