Lecturer

• Level B, teaching intensive and full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 3.5 years  
• Base salary range: $108,509 – $128,404 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The UWA School of Molecular Sciences educates the leaders of tomorrow and generates translatable, practical solutions to significant global problems. Research and undergraduate and postgraduate education in the School span the fields of: human, microbial and plant biochemistry; chemical and molecular biology; systems biology; molecular genetics; ’omics technologies; synthetic biology; chemistry; materials; and nanotechnologies. The School has a strong PhD cohort supported by successful, externally funded research programmes.  Collaborations exist with national and international universities, industry, hospitals, and community stakeholders, generating high quality publications, patents, and spin-out companies.

The School currently has 26 academic staff, who together offer experience in teaching and research in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics and Chemistry. Teaching in the School is further supported by dedicated and experienced group of technical and administrative staff.

About the opportunity

Working in collaboration with an experienced team of colleagues, you will coordinate Masters specialisations within the School of Molecular Sciences, and teach into units across the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology discipline; an ability to contribute to teaching in the Genetics portfolio would also be considered.

You will be supported to develop your career through formal mentoring arrangements, peer observation of teaching, and professional development opportunities.

You will engage in the delivery of the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology curriculum, and contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to improve the student experience, with a particular focus on the Masters program. You will also be supported to co-supervise research students in research laboratory settings and / or mentor students in team-based, industry-engaged research projects as appropriate to experience

About you 

You will be a pro-active educator, committed to teaching excellence and student well-being, and a collaborative minded colleague. You will have a strong focus on the student experience, through the provision of quality face-to-face and on-line delivery of teaching sessions, and effective coordination of teaching, learning and research activities of large student cohorts. 

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline or other higher professional qualifications appropriate to the discipline
• Capability to deliver and coordinate effective teaching, including research-based training, to large student cohorts and develop assessment and other materials for units and courses, including on-line resources; demonstrated experience in program level coordination is desirable
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centred teaching practices to extend equity of opportunity for all learners; experience in engagement with international student cohorts is desirable
• Willingness and ability to engage in off-shore teaching
• Ability to mentor post-graduate student demonstrators, and assist in the development of junior staff
• Experience with, or willingness to, gain competency in learning management software and electronic learning environments
• Experience in the delivery of classroom and laboratory-based teaching and assessment is highly desirable
• Demonstrated/developing organisational, collaboration and leadership skills

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   PD - Lecturer 517091.pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria .

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 15 April 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Paul Low at [email protected]

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:08 Apr 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:15 Apr 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time