Ref 1975/24 Associate Lecturer

• Western Sydney University Internal Applicants Only
• Western Sydney University’s Academic Decasualisation Program
• 2x Full-Time, Ongoing Appointments commencing from January 2025

Western Sydney University Internal Applicants Only.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be employed by Western Sydney University on an ongoing, fixed term or casual basis at the time of this advertisement.

This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person. Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Please refer to the Guidelines for Confirmation of Identity for Indigenous Australians for the requirements of this position.

Ref 1975/24 Associate Lecturer

• Western Sydney University’s Academic Decasualisation Program
• 2x Full-Time, Ongoing Appointments commencing in 2025
• Remuneration: Academic Level A $106,765 to $128,989 p.a. | Includes 17% Superannuation & Leave Loading

Opportunity to be part of a sector leading program
Western Sydney University has established a sector-leading program to strengthen career pathways for casual academic staff by creating the equivalent of 150 full time positions by 1 March 2025. The WSU Academic Decasualisation Program will play a significant role in reducing the level of insecure work in the Australian higher education sector.

With this in mind, the University is looking to recruit candidates it can invest in and develop over the long term, including training over the confirmation period to support candidates to retain stable, ongoing employment.

Successful candidates will undertake teaching, while also having the opportunity to develop a research portfolio and contribute to the University through governance activities at the School and/or University level. 

Eligibility
Successful candidates will be subject to a two-year confirmation period and must provide evidence at the time of application that they:

• are an Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander person; and
• holda Masters degree or demonstrated substantial completion towards completion of a higher qualification; and
• have not previously held an ongoing position with an Australian Higher Education provider in the previous 3 years; and

Candidates must submit evidence of the above requirements, along with any evidence they have of successful teaching results, such as Student Feedback on Teaching survey outcomes.

About Western Sydney Universities Indigenous Strategy
Western Sydney University is committed to the strategic commitments outlined in the 2020-2025 Indigenous Strategy and the 2023-2032 Indigenous Futures Decadal Strategy. The Western Sydney University 2020–2025 Indigenous Strategy seeks to position Western Sydney University as an institution that serves and empowers our community as an anchor institution to the region while being recognised as a national leader in Indigenous education, employment and research. In order to achieve this, the Indigenous Strategy presents strategic objectives in seven areas of Indigenous engagement: students; employment; research; learning and teaching; community engagement; leadership; and cultural viability and knowledge.

This Associate Lecturer position corresponds with our commitment to increase the number of Indigenous academic staff at the University. We are committed to nurturing the next generation of Indigenous academic leaders through creating opportunities for them to excel in education, research and engagement.

About the Associate Lecturer Role
The Associate Lecturer will be involved in a range of academic activities including the development, design and delivery of teaching in relevant areas. The appointee will continue to develop their research expertise and scholarship portfolio, contributing to the research outcomes of the University and will supervise undergraduate (Honours) and postgraduate (Masters and PhD) students as appropriate.

The appointee will participate in some administrative and governance related activities, while focusing on teaching and building a research portfolio in the first three years. Appointees will also foster relevant relationships external to the University.

To be successful in the role, you will need to demonstrate a high level of energy and commitment to further developing a well-rounded career as an academic in higher education, actively involved in teaching, research and collaboration.

There are 2x full-time, ongoing appointments available for commencement from January 2025. Please review the position description for further information.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the selection criteria in your application. Don't miss this chance to work at Western Sydney University, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference!

Remuneration Package: Academic Level A $103,304 to $124,808 per annum (comprising Salary of $87,293 to $105,464 per annum, plus Superannuation and Leave Loading).

Position Enquiries:Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]

Closing Date: Sunday 26th May 2024

Please note:

• You MUST use the attached CV/Resume template with your application.
• Only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

Information on the Academic Decasualisation program and preparing for interviews is available via the following link: Academic Decasualisation Program

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