Teaching Focused Academic (Public Health)

Job Description

• Work in a high performing and motivated team
• Deliver high quality curriculum to our undergraduate students
• The position is located at our City Tower Campus 

About Us:

At Victoria University, we aspire to global leadership in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join our commitment to excellence and contribute to our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly.  Our focus on "Thriving place to Study and Work" drives us to create environments where students and staff find a sense of belonging and take immense pride. Be part of our journey towards educational distinction and shared success.

About the Role:

The overall purpose of the Teaching Focused Academic (Public Health) position is to contribute to the teaching efforts within the Public Health disciplines and to the broader college through relevant academic and administrative activities. The successful applicant will be required to teach into undergraduate Health Sciences and may be asked to contribute to postgraduate teaching programs within the Public Health Discipline.

This is a full-time continuing position at Teaching Focused Academic A classification, with a salary range of $82,415 - $100,373 plus 17% employee superannuation, working 36.75 hours per week.

An example of duties you may perform includes:

• Working with Public Health and relevant other staff to develop high-quality materials to teach and convene units in the undergraduate Health Sciences discipline;
• Participating in administrative duties such as unit convening, unit development, attending discipline and college meetings and/or membership of university committees.
• Preparing and delivering lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, and workshops (as appropriate); and
• Conducting and contributing to scholarly activities which further develop the teaching profile within the Public Health discipline.

About the Person:

The successful incumbent will be someone with energy who is innovative, progressive and collaborative in the way they work. They will be an excellent communicator who collaborates well with others across the College of Sport, Health, and Engineering, and the broader University.

What We Offer:

For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff  

How to Apply:

To view a copy of the position description, please click here . Your application must include: 

• A cover letter,
• Your curriculum vitae/resume, 
• Your responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description  
• Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registrations

Application Closing Date: 24/04/2024 11.59PM (AEDT)
 

Who Do You Contact?

For further information relating to the position, please contact Matthew Clarkson, Head of Program (Allied Health), [email protected] . 
Our Commitment to Protecting Country: 

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share. 

Victoria University is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. VU encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field.