Ref 596/24, Lecturer in Social Sciences, School of Social Sciences

• Full-time Ongoing Position based at Liverpool City Campus
• Remuneration: $135,528 to $159,922 p.a.
• Working at WSU means you’ll be part of an organisation that’s ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide!

• Full-time, Ongoing Position
• Liverpool City Campus

Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led institution committed to excellence in education, research, and community impact. We are proud to be ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and hold the top position in the Times Higher Education Impact rankings, with 85% of its research being at or above world standard. At Western Sydney University, we recognise that unlocking your true potential is the key to your success, just as we do for our students. Our core values - Boldness, Fairness, Integrity, and Excellence – serve as guiding principles for our organisational culture and influence the work we do. With a team of 3,500 dedicated staff members, we foster a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture deeply rooted in research and dedicated to student-centred excellence. It's the perfect environment for you to thrive professionally. If you are a dedicated and forward-thinking academic seeking a career that can make a meaningful difference, we invite you to discover the abundant opportunities, innovation, and impact that await you at Western Sydney University.

About the Role
The School of Social Sciences is seeking to appoint a dynamic and committed individual to join their team as a Lecturer in Social Sciences. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the academic landscape by contributing significantly to teaching, curriculum development, quality improvements, research, and postgraduate program development within the School.

The successful applicant will provide guidance, mentorship and supervision to master’s and higher degree research students. Further the Lecturer will be expected to aid in the teaching and development of students to ensure they are skilled to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities in a range of settings and capacities while also contributing to the leadership and sustainability of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

This is a full-time, ongoing position based at Liverpool City Campus, although travel to other campuses of the University may be required. Please review the position description for further information.

Skills/Experience
The successful candidate must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person, hold a tertiary qualification (minimum Master's) in social science or similar discipline field and have demonstrated experience in quality teaching at tertiary level.

Culture
Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities as a University. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally. If you share our passion for creating a more equitable and inclusive world, and if you are ready to contribute to meaningful change, join us in our mission to promote equity, inclusiveness, and wellbeing. 

Benefits
At Western Sydney University, we deeply value our staff and recognise their invaluable contributions that drive our mission and uphold our values. In return for your dedication, we offer:

• 17% super contributions
• 35 hour work week
• Salary Packaging options

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the selection criteria in your application. Don't miss this chance to work at Western Sydney University, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference! 

Remuneration Package:  Academic Level B $135,528 to $159,922 p.a. (comprising Salary of $114,523 to $135,230 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading).

Position Enquiries: Please direct specific enquiries regarding the role to Corrinne Sullivan, Associate Dean, Indigenous Education via email [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]

Closing Date: 8:30pm, Sunday 21 April 2024

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility 
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For an ongoing/continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident and provide evidence at time of application. 

Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

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Western Sydney University 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.

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