Address- Based in the UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance Unit at the City East campus
- Full-time, continuing position
- Commencement Salary: Level A $96,929 / Level B $109,074 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
About the Role
This position is primarily focussed on the preparation and delivery of teaching and associated administrative duties within the Academic Unit’s undergraduate programs. It will work with guidance and direction from other academic staff and undertake duties with increasing autonomy as the staff member gains skills and experience. The Lecturer utilises contemporary professional/discipline-related knowledge in their teaching practice and carries out activities to develop scholarly expertise.
About UniSA
The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.
The UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance Academic Unit offers a wide range of degrees and conducts research in the fields of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, Medical Radiation sciences, medical sonography, speech pathology, clinical exercise physiology, exercise and nutrition, health sciences, public health, exercise and sport science, and human movement.
Our degrees meet the evolving needs of the health industry, with our graduates actively contributing to the future health workforce in areas such as medical imaging, rehabilitation and wellness, disability, health promotion, chronic disease, pain management, wellbeing and high-performance sport.
In addition to industry-linked careers, UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance research strengths continue to influence and positively contribute to the health industry and broader community. UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance is home to the Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA), a recognised research centre which investigates the role of exercise, nutrition and other lifestyle activities in improving clinical and health outcome and Innovation, Implementation & Clinical Translation in Health (IIMPACT), a research concentration, which focuses on persistent pain and breathlessness, rural health and stroke recovery.
Core Responsibilities
Level A
- Prepare and conduct learning activities including lectures, tutorials, assessments and provide timely feedback to students, as well as coordinate the delivery of undergraduate courses
- Use a variety of pedagogical techniques (including face-to-face, online and blended learning) to foster student learning
- Undertake high quality teaching as part of the teaching team, including participation in moderation of marking exercises and supervision of students on clinical placement
- Incorporate contemporary professional/discipline-based knowledge in teaching activities, and under direction contribute to the design and development of course materials
- Act as a student advisor by responding promptly to queries and directing students to appropriate supports/services
Level B
- Develop, coordinate and deliver courses on campus, offshore, online or via other appropriate methods
- Work collaboratively and reciprocally with staff in other Academic Units and partner organisations to ensure that courses contain quality content which represents contemporary practice and theory
- Undertake course coordination duties (as required)
- Facilitate the connections between research and teaching
- Create, foster and enhance national and international links with relevant industry, business, university and community bodies that assist the advancement of University and Academic Unit objectives
Essential Skills and Experience
Level A
- Undergraduate qualification in Diagnostic Radiography/Medical Imaging together with relevant industry/discipline experience, in contemporary diagnostic radiography practice, with current registration or eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Board Agency (AHPRA)
- Ability to undertake a range of teaching duties including course coordination and the preparation of appropriate teaching materials and resources
- High level written and oral communication skills including demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with team members, external parties and colleagues
- Demonstrated ability to actively engage and educate a student group
- Be capable of using the necessary digital techniques required for effective curriculum delivery
Level B
- Postgraduate degree in diagnostic radiography/medical imaging or equivalent professional/industry experience together with current registration or eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Board Agency (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in contemporary diagnostic radiography practice (such as X-Ray and/or computed tomography and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging and/or other relevant imaging modalities)
- Demonstrated ability to undertake teaching duties including the design and preparation of teaching activities and resources
- Demonstrated high standard or interpersonal ability, written and oral communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a diverse team
- Demonstrated commitment to continual professional and personal development
- Demonstrated experience with a range of technologies and administration appropriate for a modern university
Benefits
Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:
- Access to great personal development opportunities
- Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
- Flexible working conditions
- A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
- A variety of leave arrangements
Culture
As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.
Start Your Unstoppable Career!
For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume only.
Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at ***********@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6107.
Applications close: 11:30 pm Tuesday 28 May 2024
Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.
Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check.
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