Associate Lecturer in Chemistry Education

• Part time (3.5 days per week), 0.7FTE fixed term position until 31st December 2024, with possibility of extension subject to funding. Located at the Faculty of Science on the Camperdown Campus

• Opportunity to contribute to the teaching and learning efforts within the School of Chemistry

• Base Salary Level A, $83,454 - $112,462 p.a. (pro rata) + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The School of Chemistry are welcoming applications for an Associate Lecturer in Chemistry Education to contribute to the teaching and learning efforts within the school/faculty while working with the support and guidance of more senior academic staff to develop their research profile and education proficiency.

Working closely with Dr. Stephen George-Williams , the successful incumbent will backfill Stephen’s research responsibilities (0.3FTE) alongside covering a small amount of teaching (0.2FTE). Outside of this, the successful incumbent will support a faculty/university wide investigation into the cause of FA (failure) science student outcomes (0.2FTE). Through this role, you will contribute to the chemistry educational literature, gain experience in lecturing and/or tutoring and, finally, undertake large-scale, and mixed-methods, data analysis.

With regards to the teaching expectations, training will be provided by the School of Chemistry staff, including recipients of local and national teaching awards. Further support will be provided throughout the year by academic staff involved in the teaching program. Additionally, you will attend training modules run by the Education Innovation group in the University (topics include team teaching, creating positive environments, and peer-peer learning).

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• support the faculty/university investigation through data collection/analysis (both quantitative and qualitative), organising/booking meetings/catering and other general admin requirements

• prepare publications in the chemistry/science education field as well as complete additional investigations for subsequent dissemination

• conduct, and prepare for, first-year lectures/tutorials during semester two in all areas of first-year chemistry

• conduct examination generation and marking

• respond to student enquiries either in-person or online

• undertake general administrative functions.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for an Associate Lecturer in Chemistry Education who has:

• a PhD or MPhil degree in the either Chemistry or Chemistry/Science Education (including related disciplines such as Pharmacy or Medicinal Chemistry)

• experience conducting original research and/or engaging in scholarly activity in the field of Chemistry/Science Education

• experience in qualitative analysis (namely through interviews or focus groups)

• evidence of excellence in lecturing, demonstrating and/or tutoring chemistry to either undergraduate students or senior secondary students

• outstanding oral and written communication skills

• experience in quantitative analysis of student performance data. (desired)

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 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 reasons for 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

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Applications Close

Tuesday 20 February 2024 11:59 PM