Lecturer, Public Health

Creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally, James Cook University (JCU) is now looking to appoint a Lecturer in Public Health.  This is a full-time continuing opportunity and is based at the JCU Townsville Bebegu Yumba Campus in Douglas.

How you’ll make a difference

With enthusiasm and passion for Public health, you will become a dynamic member of the Tropical Public Health and Medicine team as you design and deliver innovative and high-quality teaching, research methods, evaluation and health policy and planning.  Predominantly teaching subjects delivered to undergraduate allied health professionals with some opportunity for postgraduate teaching.

This position offers you the scope to develop or build on your own research portfolio, in association with a strong group of collaborators in the College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, the Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, the Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre, The World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Vector borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases, other research centres within James Cook University (JCU), and external groups based within Australia and the region. 

What you’ll bring 

• An enthusiasm and passion to promote health and strengthen healthcare for the communities of northern Australia and beyond
• A well-defined teaching philosophy with a critically reflective teaching practice that inspires student learning and cultivates a positive attitude towards teaching.
• Demonstrated ability in the design, development, coordination, delivery and assessment of Public Health curriculum in various delivery modes for internal and external delivery of subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; 
• Demonstrated ability to secure and manage research funds, supervise Master of Public Health dissertation students, and undertake academic research in areas directly relevant to Public Health, as evidenced by track record (publication of peer-reviewed articles, conference presentations, grant funding, etc).
• High-level interpersonal skills and the ability to engage and liaise effectively with multidisciplinary academics and team members, health care professionals, community and professional bodies and other key stakeholders.

About Public Health and Tropical Medicine

JCU Public Health and Tropical Medicine is a leader in protecting and improving the health of tropical, remote, and rural communities.  A systemic approach to examining the social determinants of health empowers JCU graduates to be ready for tomorrow’s challenges. 

Tropical Townsville

Providing a laid back tropical lifestyle that is complemented by capital city comforts, no other Australian city boasts the resilience, diversity, lifestyle & economic potential that the Townsville North Queensland Region enjoys. Townsville offers a dynamic lifestyle coupled with strong economic prosperity. With over 300 days of sunshine each year, Townsville’s lifestyle is second to none.  Click here for more information on living in Townsville.

Why you’ll love working JCU?

At JCU we firmly believe that people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff. We live by our values and deliver against our Strategic Intent in an environment that values respect, excellence and delivering a sustainable future for the people of the Tropics.

We offer:

• generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions
• ongoing professional and career development 
• attractive options for salary packaging
• work and life balance with a 36.25 hour working week 
• five weeks annual recreation leave with cash-out annual leave and time in lieu options
• 15 days personal leave
• Individual Flexibility Arrangements
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• access to online media subscriptions
• corporate discount on health insurance
• on-site facilities including medical, cafes, childcare and gymnasium 
• relocation and accommodation assistance may be negotiated

What matters to us at JCU?

• Our People - Our staff, students, and the communities we serve
• Our Education - Knowledge has the power to change lives
• Our Place - the Tropics and beyond
• Our Research - a catalyst for innovation and knowledge generation

Our values

• Authenticity | Excellence | Integrity | Respect 
• Our values are the qualities that define what we stand for. They capture the standards that we live by and guide the way we behave and work together.

Want to know more?

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Apply for Vacancy Reference Number 18794

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Sue Devine on (07) 4781 6*** or via email **********@jcu.edu.au

James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply.  We value and celebrate the diversity of our community, and are committed to ensuring our community, and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming.