Associate Professor / Head of Discipline

Job no:509365
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Health and Medical Sciences

School of Allied Health

Social Work and Social Policy

• Level D, full-time ongoing appointment
• Salary range: $150,514 - $165,919 plus superannuation  

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities.  With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top University. 

About the team  

The School of Allied Health provides teaching and undertakes research in fields of Allied Health and Social Work and Social Policy (SWSP). The SWSP Discipline exists within Allied Health along with Pharmacy, Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Optometry and Health Professions Education.  All are engaged in teaching, with a major focus on postgraduate programmes leading to a professional qualification.

The flagship degree of the Discipline of Social Work and Social Policy is the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) program.  This 2-year postgraduate degree develops social workers who support individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities experiencing complex and diverse challenges and issues.

About the opportunity  

You will be responsible to the Head of School to provide leadership to the team and foster excellence in Social Work and Social Policy education, research and community engagement. You will be motivated to teach, develop a significant research portfolio within the field and contribute to the academic environment of the School and UWA generally. In addition, you will carry the role of Head of Discipline for an initial period of 2 years. As Head of Discipline, you will provide leadership of the Discipline’s operational and strategic plans. This will require an established track record in education, research and administration in the field of social work.

Reporting to the Head of the School of Allied Health, you will play an important role in the Discipline’s leadership team through the promotion of co-ordinated strategic academic development. You will be expected to work in accordance with the University’s policies, procedures and values, promoting academic excellence through integrity, inclusiveness, professionalism and community engagement.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate: 

• Registered, or eligible for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers as a Social Worker
• A PhD or equivalent higher qualification
• Extensive knowledge of and teaching experience in Social Work in a university environment
• Proven ability for successful research student supervision
• Proven ability to lead academic education programs using contemporary teaching methods
• Proven experience in undertaking research and the publication of articles, policies and protocols in social work
• Excellence in leadership and supervision of research in a university environment
• Excellence in Leadership in management and organisational skills.
• Evidence of a high level of interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication, and demonstrated ability to relate well to staff and students at all levels

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description. Please see the position description prior to applying:   Position Description - 309723 - Associate Professor_ME Edits.pdf  

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria  

Closing date: 11:55PM on Thursday, 14 April 2022  

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia. 

Application Details:  Please apply online via the Apply Now button. 

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity 

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and believe gender equity is fundamental to achieving our goal of being a top 50 university by 2050. 

• We have child friendly areas on campus, including childcare facilities. Flexible work arrangements, part-time hours and job sharing will all be considered. 
• UWA has been awarded Bronze Employer Status for being a Top Ten Employer for LGBTI Inclusion by the Australian Workplace Equity Index (AWEI -2021). 
• UWA has also been awarded Athena Swan Bronze Accreditation in 2020.    

Advertised:31 Mar 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:14 Apr 2022 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time