Associate Lecturer

• Exciting entry level academic roles within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing

• Located at the Sydney School of Public Health within the Camperdown Campus, part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health

• Part time (.4 FTE) fixed term for 3 years

• Base salary $78,143 - $105,305 pro rata + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity 

This is an education and research position for an early career, enthusiastic academic with a vision to establish an academic career pathway. Working closely with the Program Director of Indigenous Health Promotion and other members of the academic team, the position will have a role in teaching and academic administration of the Indigenous health promotion units of study in the social and emotional wellbeing cohort of the Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion (GDIHP), covering priority topics of program planning, implementation and evaluation, and embedding a range of social and emotional wellbeing issues covered by the curriculum. You will also have opportunity to build research, evaluation and community outreach work related to the GDIHP, Indigenous social and emotional wellbeing or other areas within the Sydney School of Public Health (SSPH), with career mentoring and exciting professional development opportunities.

This position has been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).  

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 Indigenous Health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing who possess:

• relevant tertiary qualifications in public health or in a related program focusing on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and social and emotional wellbeing and/or culture

• willingness to enrol in a Master of Philosophy or PhD in Indigenous health and social and emotional wellbeing, Public Health within the three year appointment term

• a broad understanding of Indigenous health, social and emotional wellbeing and health promotion in the Australian and global context

• a desire to develop teaching skills in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and Public Health

• a demonstrated ability to provide specific support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

• willingness to travel occasionally to deliver teaching in regional or rural locations

• willingness to contribute to collaborative, community-driven research projects related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and social and emotional wellbeing.

The successful candidate will be a new start academic with excellent relationship building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

About us

The GDIHP is a program area within the Sydney School of Public Health, with specialised expertise in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in public health.

The University of Sydney encourages part-time and flexible working arrangements, which will be considered for this role. Applications will be considered from candidates who are not located in proximity of Sydney, however the incumbent will be required travel to Sydney to deliver teaching and attend meetings.  For more information please visit:

http://sydney.edu.au/medicine/public-health/study/study-program/coursework-degrees/indigenous-health-promotion.php

Closing date for applications

11.59 pm 7 November 2021

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.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

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. 

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Cathy Roll, Recruitment Operations, by email to cathy.roll.sydney.edu.au

© The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Click to view the Position Description for
this role.

Closing Date: 07 November 2021

• Exciting entry level academic roles within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing

• Located at the Sydney School of Public Health within the Camperdown Campus, part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health

• Part time (.4 FTE) fixed term for 3 years

• Base salary $78,143 - $105,305 pro rata + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity 

This is an education and research position for an early career, enthusiastic academic with a vision to establish an academic career pathway. Working closely with the Program Director of Indigenous Health Promotion and other members of the academic team, the position will have a role in teaching and academic administration of the Indigenous health promotion units of study in the social and emotional wellbeing cohort of the Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion (GDIHP), covering priority topics of program planning, implementation and evaluation, and embedding a range of social and emotional wellbeing issues covered by the curriculum. You will also have opportunity to build research, evaluation and community outreach work related to the GDIHP, Indigenous social and emotional wellbeing or other areas within the Sydney School of Public Health (SSPH), with career mentoring and exciting professional development opportunities.

This position has been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).  

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 Indigenous Health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing who possess:

• relevant tertiary qualifications in public health or in a related program focusing on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and social and emotional wellbeing and/or culture

• willingness to enrol in a Master of Philosophy or PhD in Indigenous health and social and emotional wellbeing, Public Health within the three year appointment term

• a broad understanding of Indigenous health, social and emotional wellbeing and health promotion in the Australian and global context

• a desire to develop teaching skills in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and Public Health

• a demonstrated ability to provide specific support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

• willingness to travel occasionally to deliver teaching in regional or rural locations

• willingness to contribute to collaborative, community-driven research projects related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and social and emotional wellbeing.

The successful candidate will be a new start academic with excellent relationship building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

About us

The GDIHP is a program area within the Sydney School of Public Health, with specialised expertise in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in public health.

The University of Sydney encourages part-time and flexible working arrangements, which will be considered for this role. Applications will be considered from candidates who are not located in proximity of Sydney, however the incumbent will be required travel to Sydney to deliver teaching and attend meetings.  For more information please visit:

http://sydney.edu.au/medicine/public-health/study/study-program/coursework-degrees/indigenous-health-promotion.php

Closing date for applications

11.59 pm 7 November 2021

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.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

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. 

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Cathy Roll, Recruitment Operations, by email to cathy.roll.sydney.edu.au

© The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Click to view the Position Description for
this role.

Closing Date: 07 November 2021