Associate Lecturer - EF - Chemistry

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Work type:full time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Associate Lecturer

• One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
• Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
• Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

The School of Chemistry at UNSW is recognised nationally and internationally, for producing world-class fundamental and applied research in the field of Chemical Sciences to address real-world challenges. The School's research is focused on five key themes: Health, Energy. Advanced Materials, New Chemical Frontiers and Knowledge Exchange.

UNSW’s Education Focussed roles (EF) enable academics to specialise in education, devoting their time to delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of our students. Those who are appointed to this prestigious specialism will be expected to successfully drive educational excellence within the university’s teaching and learning communities.

The Associate Lecturer – EF will contribute to undergraduate teaching, educational initiatives and coordination of the undergraduate program within the School of Chemistry. The candidate will generally be responsible for teaching either synthetic chemistry or instrumental chemistry.

NOTE:

THERE ARE x2 ROLES AVAILABLE.

IMMEDIATE START REQUIRED – TO ENABLE TEACHING IN T2.

About the role

• $106k - $113k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fixed Term – (to December 20, 2024)
• Full-time (35 hours per week)

The role of Associate Lecturer – Education Focused reports to the Head of School and has no direct reports.

Specific responsibilities for this role include:

• Demonstrate a well-defined teaching philosophy that inspires student learning.
• Conduct classes, assess student learning achievements and support students in line with UNSW policy and with guidance of more senior academics.
• Design and develop learning activities and resources, and assessment and feedback using a range of appropriate approaches and learning environments with the support of more senior academics.
• Contribute to the development of experimental approaches to teaching and learning led by more senior academics.
• Support learning progression with students as individuals (through such activities as one-to-one consultation) and as a cohort (through general course related advice) to achieve positive learning and employability outcomes for students.
• Manage course administration, including academic quality assurance.
• Maintain professional development in pedagogy, disciplinary knowledge and minimum professional accreditation requirements (where relevant).
• Make a positive contribution to School meetings and seminars and be a member of School/Faculty committees as required.
• Contribute to the School of Chemistry outreach program. Note that this program occasionally requires participation outside of normal working hours.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct.
• Cooperate with all health & safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the psychosocial or physical health and safety of yourself or others.

About the successful applicant
(Selection Criteria)

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A PhD (submitted or accepted) in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated experience in and passion for teaching and learning design, development and/or delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Knowledge of educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• A strong commitment to work-integrated learning (desirable).
• Experience engaging students and fostering independent learning through meaningful assessment and helpful feedback.
• Evidence of and/or preparedness to undertake professional development of teaching practice.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

You should systematically address the selection criteria listed above in your application.

Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.

Contact:
Jason Harper
E: [email protected]

Applications close: March 18th , 2024

Find out more about working at UNSW at www.unsw.edu.au

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Advertised:04 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:18 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time