Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer -Behavioural and Social Sciences in Health

• Full-time continuing position available
• Exciting opportunity for a Lecturer to contribute to the Discipline of Behavioural and Social Sciences in Health within in The Sydney School of Health Sciences
• Base Salary ranging from $132,533- $187,198 + 17% superannuation 
  

About the opportunity

The Sydney School of Health Sciences is in a period of exciting and significant investment by the Faculty of Medicine and Health. In order to deliver on the University’s ambitious strategic plan, the University is seeking academics who are passionate about improving health outcomes and/or health equity in the local, national and global communities, who are committed to teaching and research, and area team player ready to contribute across the broad field of academic activities.

The Discipline of Behavioural and Social Sciences in Health (BSSH) brings a social science perspective to understanding health and healthcare, exploring the social, cultural, economic and political factors that influence health outcomes and contribute to inequities. The University is seeking to employee a Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer (Level B or Level C - Teaching and Research or Education Focussed) to play a key role in advancing the discipline's strategic focus on health equity, social determinants of health, health services research and research methods education. Working within a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, the successful candidate will contribute to innovative teaching, impactful research and strong partnerships across the University and external health sectors.

 

This is a continuing full-time role: if appointed in a Teaching and Research position, you will be allocated 40% (teaching), 40% (research), and 20% (service), if appointed in an Education Focussed position, you will be allocated up to 70% (teaching), 20% (research), and 10% (service). This position offers an opportunity to develop and contribute to teaching and research in The Discipline of Behavioural and Social Sciences in Health (BSSH) as part of a multi-disciplinary team at the Faculty of Medicine and Health.

 

Your key responsibilities will be to:

 

• Design, coordinate and deliver high-quality teaching across quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods research approaches
• contribute to research methods education across undergraduate, honours and postgraduate programs
• coordinate units of study, including assessment design, moderation, quality assurance and management of teaching teams
• supervise honours students and contribute to the supervision of higher degree by research (hdr) candidates
• support curriculum development, review and integration of research methods teaching across the school
• maintain an active and impactful research program aligned with the discipline's strategic priorities
• contribute to research funding applications, scholarly publications and collaborative research initiatives
• provide research methods advice and capacity-building opportunities for students and academic colleagues
• collaborate with allied health, clinical and interdisciplinary teams to enhance teaching and research outcomes
• participate in academic service activities, including committees, student advising, outreach and community engagement.
  
  In addition, Level C will:
  

• Coordinate, develop and continually improve curricula, programs and resources to enhance teaching and learning outcomes
• establish partnerships, collaborations and engage in translational research for impactful outcomes in research, development, commercialisation, and policy improvement
• provide leadership that has a significant impact on teaching, innovation, curriculum development, research training and supervision within the school or faculty.

 

About you

 

• Demonstrated experience teaching university-level research methods across quantitative methodologies
• experience in curriculum design, unit coordination and assessment development within higher education
• proven ability to supervise or support student research projects at honours and/or postgraduate level
• strong knowledge of research design, statistical analysis, quantitative methodologies and mixed-methods approaches
• established or emerging research profile, including peer-reviewed publications and research collaborations
• experience securing or contributing to competitive research funding is highly desirable
• excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex methodological concepts to diverse audiences
• commitment to equity, social justice and culturally safe teaching and research practices
• demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplinary boundaries and contribute positively to an academic team
• ability to engage and support students from diverse backgrounds, including those with limited confidence in research methods and statistics
• commitment to continuous improvement, innovation in teaching, and the broader academic life of the discipline, school and faculty.
  

In addition, Level C will require:

• Significant experience in education design and practice
• reputation at a national level as influential in expanding knowledge, pedagogical or curriculum innovation
• an established network of academic, industry and professional partners and stakeholders
• significant experience in teaching and learning within an established program and in a variety of settings.

 

Pre-employment checks and declarations 

 

  Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.  Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

 

EEO statement 

 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

 

How to apply

 

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

To submit an application for this role please provide the following information:

1. A cover letter which includes a written response to selection criteria addressing your ability to meet the requirements outlined above within the context of the key responsibilities of the role and relevant discipline (maximum 1000 words).

3. Your current CV or resume, including two referees.

Please ensure your cover letter is clear, concise, addressing the selection criteria and states the type of employment in which you are applying. 

 

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

 

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Rachel Yazigi, Recruitment Operations by email to rachel.yazigi@sydney.edu.au.

 
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