Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) in Population Health

• Part-time Education Focused, 3 year fixed term contract

• A great opportunity to contribute to Population Health teaching within the School of Public Health

• Base Salary starting from $79, 784  + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The School of Public Health is Australia’s first and leading school of public health with a community of academics, educators, staff, research groups and centres that offer a wide range of education and research opportunities for students. The School is ranked #1 for public health in the Asia-Pacific region and #18 globally.

The school staff have an outstanding reputation and are leaders in their field – including in areas such as tobacco control, chronic disease prevention, healthy aging, infectious disease, population health metrics and physical activity

The school’s vision is for a global community where everyone’s needs for good health and well-being are met. This vision extends to those with the greatest need, who would benefit most from improved health and reduced inequalities. The school actualises this vision by providing high-quality, accessible education; conducting outstanding, high-impact research; and by working in partnership to translate knowledge into policy, action and evaluation.  The School contributes to the education of future medical practitioners through the design and delivery of the Population Health Theme in the Sydney MD Program.

The University is seeking to employ a talented Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) with a passion for teaching, pedagogical practice and design. The Associate Lecturer will contribute to teaching and learning within the Population Health Theme within the School of Public Health located in the Camperdown Campus while working with the support and guidance of more senior academic staff to develop their education proficiency.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide academic support to the Population Health team, including assisting with the preparation of teaching and assessment materials (eg quiz and exam questions), as directed by the Program Director or Senior Lecturer

• coordinate, supervise and mark examinations/ assessments

• ensure all teaching material is up to date and ready for delivery

• contribute to teaching sessions, for example managing online chat discussions and coordinating presentations across a range of public health topics relevant for medical students

• contribute to direct teaching (tutoring and lecturing) with guidance from the Population Health team

• contribute collaboratively to curriculum development and evaluation as appropriate

• participate in administrative processes to ensure compliance with institutional procedures.

About you

• Master of Public Health, medical degree or other degree relevant to public health

• completion of, or progress towards a PhD in a relevant field

• interest and understanding of a broad range of public health topics of relevance to clinical practice

• demonstrated experience in education, research or practice of relevance to public health

• interest in developing and applying knowledge and understanding of contemporary pedagogical practice and design

• strong interest and passion in students and teaching in a university environment

• must be available to work two weekdays per week – Monday is essential.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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 LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Rachel Yazigi, Recruitment Operations, by email to [email protected].

For further information specific to the position, please contact Christopher Harrison, at [email protected]

Please note -The interviews for this role will be held in late January and the University shutdown period is from Friday 23 December 2022 to Friday 6 January 2023. Applications and queries will be reviewed once we return from leave.

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Tuesday 10 January 2023 11:59 PM