Senior Lecturer- Social Work

Job no:507957
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Health and Medical Sciences

School of Allied Health
Social Work and Social Policy

• An exciting opportunity to use your teaching and research background to help shape student education in Social Work and Social Policy
• Three-year fixed term full time role to commence in January 2022
• Salary range: Level C $125,639- $144,523p.a. plus 17% 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 at The University of Western Australia is a research-intensive academic organisation giving material expression to the belief that excellence in research underpins excellence in teaching and community partnerships.  The School has a reputation for a strong evidence-based approach to research and education that is used for policy and practice development.  The School aspires to be a school in which staff and students feel valued and supported in their individual and collective efforts to improve community health and wellbeing.

The Discipline of Social Work and Social Policy is located in the School and offers a two year postgraduate Master of Social Work along with Higher Degree by Research option and Graduate Certificates in Child Protection and Mental Health.

About the opportunity

As a Senior Lecturer you will lead high quality teaching and unit coordination in Social Work and Social Policy. You will oversee the design and development of the program and actively participate in developing the teaching and research strategy to align with the School of Allied Health.

You will also supervise students and coordinate their research projects, conduct excellent scholarly research both independently and collaboratively and seek research funding from external sources.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• A PhD qualification is essential
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and teaching experience in a university environment
• Ability to administer and coordinate academic units and programs, including familiarity with flexible teaching methods such as e-learning
• Demonstrated achievement and experience in obtaining research grants, undertaking research, and writing and publishing journal articles
• Evidence of HDR supervision of students’ in a university environment
• High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to staff and students at all levels

About you

The successful candidate will need to be available to commence at the end of January 2022.

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:   PD 507957.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 AWST, Thursday 11 November 2021

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:28 Oct 2021 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:11 Nov 2021 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time