Address About this Opportunity
Continuing, Full Time
School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
CQUniversity Rockhampton (Relocation support available)
Total Remuneration $126,364 to $149,350 pa (including salary of $106,780 to $126,203 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.
Working at CQUniversity
Join the CQUniversity community as an Academic Contributor in our School. Our university is renowned for fostering a vibrant and collaborative learning environment, empowering both students and faculty to thrive. As a member of our faculty, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the minds of future professionals and contributing to the academic excellence that defines our institution.
In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for making impactful contributions to the teaching efforts of the School. Your duties will extend beyond traditional classrooms, encompassing diverse activities such as tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, student field excursions, clinical/studio sessions, workshops, and residential schools. As an integral part of the academic team, you will initiate and develop unit material, coordinate units, and deliver lectures and seminars with a focus on engaging and inspiring students. Additionally, you may have the opportunity to teach vocational education and training (VET) units, leveraging your qualifications and experience to meet the standards of a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
We are seeking a dynamic individual who is passionate about education, research, and professional development. The ideal candidate will possess the expertise to conduct research individually or as part of a larger team, actively engage in professional activities, and supervise the course of study for honours and/or postgraduate students. Your commitment to academic excellence, coupled with effective communication skills, will enable you to conduct consultations with students, perform marking and development of assessment tasks, and contribute to a range of administrative functions associated with your role. Join us in fostering an environment of continuous learning, where your expertise will shape the next generation of leaders in your field.
Be Rewarded
6 weeks annual leave
Generous carers, maternity and paternity leave
17% superannuation (with the choice of joining an award-winning superfund)
Flexible and inclusive work/life balance
Fantastic staff professional / career development opportunities
Access to an Employee Assistance Program
Position Requirements
Relevant postgraduate qualification in (allied) Health Sciences, or equivalent in the discipline area. A doctoral qualification (PhD) will be highly regarded.
Teaching qualification or willingness to undertake a Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching / Education.
Proven record in scholarship and/or excellence in research, including peer-reviewed publications in international/national journals of high repute and successful research grant applications.
Demonstrated ability to engage in research areas aligning with a research strength at CQUniversity, and a willingness to engage in sourcing and obtaining external grants and contracts.
Demonstrated capacity to engage and network effectively with industry and community partners and stakeholders.
Willingness to obtain, if required, a qualification in adult education in order to meet the minimum requirements of a Registered Training Organisation as outlined in the relevant government Standards e.g. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or a Diploma or higher level qualification in adult education (e.g. Bachelor or Graduate Certificate in Tertiary and Adult Education)
You will be expected to hold vaccinations in relation to the COVID-19 immunisation should your CQUniversity role require you to attend any setting / venue / event where there is a specific entry requirement for you to hold these vaccinations, as per relevant State Government directives.
Apply today for a career that changes lives
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Monday, 22 January 2024
Job Requisition ID: 4085
Contact Details:
Thomas Doering
(07) 4930 9675
t.doering@cqu.edu.au
When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.
CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.
