Lecturer, Addiction Studies

• SCHOOL OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
• $72,650 to $97,389 pa (ALEVA) / $102,253 to $120,814 pa (ALEVB)
• ONGOING, 0.6FTE, JOONDALUP CAMPUS

Overview

The School of Medical and Health Sciences is a leading provider of graduates for the Bachelor of Health Science and offers a unique Addiction Studies major as part of this course.  Modern and well-equipped teaching and research facilities combined with enthusiastic staff and supportive administration make the School an enjoyable and productive atmosphere in which to work.

This position will require you to teach into units which focus on Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) curriculum including policy, treatment and best practice in the field. Given the broad nature of public health, applicants who can teach into other health promoting domains will be more competitive.

This appointment is planned for a January 2022 start date.

The successful candidate will need to:

• Have relevant post-graduate qualifications in public health/psychology or a related field and/or be working towards or interested in pursuing a PhD in the AOD discipline.  Applicants who can have completed a PhD and some research publications/outputs will be more competitive at the Level B appointment;
• Have lecturing or tutoring experience and the ability to teach into the curriculum domains described above;
• Have demonstrated experience around delivering on and off campus classes through online/digital technologies;
• Have demonstrated experience and/or equivalence in ensuring best practice in teaching, including activities around moderation of assessments and ensuring compliance to teaching and learning policies;
• Have a developing research track record, including peer-reviewed journal articles, successful grants and research translation experience or equivalent industry outputs which demonstrate a significant contribution to the AOD field;
• Be willing to engage in broader university service activities as part of their workload, including School-wide committees which drive continuous improvement in education and/or research activity.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

Benefits & Remuneration

This part-time ongoing position (0.6 FTE) attracts remuneration of $72,650 to $97,389 pa (ALEVA) - $102,253 to $120,814 pa (ALEVB) plus 17% University superannuation contribution. (Salaries quoted are full time rates, and will be paid on a pro-rata basis)

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.

Contact

Interested applicants are welcome to call Dr Stephen Bright on +61 8 6304 2597 or email s.bright@ecu.edu.au for more information.

How to Apply

Please upload your resume along with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role with specific reference to the requirements listed above. Please note the selection criteria sets the expectations for a Level A/B academic. You do not need to address every point in your cover letter.

Closing Date:

Applications close on Sunday 4 September 2022 at 11:30 pm AWST. Please note interviews are likely to be held on Monday 12 or 19 September 2022.

PLEASE NOTE: BECAUSE THIS IS AN ONGOING POSITION, APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE EITHER PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.