Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Quantitative Methods in Public Health

Full-time, 5 year fixed-term Lecturer / Senior Lecturer position located at Camperdown Campus
Opportunity to make a significant contribution to teaching and research in the School of Public Health with focus on quantitative research methods applied in Public Health settings
Academic Level B or C, Base salary ranging from $118,390 p.a. - $167,221 p.a. + 17% superannuation (salary will be commensurate to experience and qualification)
About the opportunity
The Sydney School of Public Health is a network of educators, researchers, research groups and centres that facilitate the study of Public Health. Offering educational and research opportunities, the school’s work is recognised as an institutional strength for the University, tackling global health challenges and striving to improve equity in communities locally and around the world. The School is widely known for its strengths in biostatistics and epidemiology.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in QuantitativeMethods in Public Health to make a significant contribution to our teaching and research programs. This is an outstanding opportunity for an academic with a developing (Level B) / established (Level C) track record in applying quantitative research Methods in Public Health to continue their professional development with a school renowned for its high-quality research and teaching. The successful applicant will contribute to coordination and teaching of introductory and advanced units in Quantitative research methods offered across several degree programs in the School of Public Health and the Faculty of Medicine and Health.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
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develop, revise, coordinate, deliver, and assess units of study to postgraduate students enrolled in degree programs offered by the School of Public Health and Faculty of Medicine and Health, using both face-to-face and on-line delivery
contribute to research that enhances the profile of the school, including publication in journals of high standing, pursuing research grants, and presenting and disseminating research findings through appropriate channels
foster productive relationships and collaborations within the University and with external parties (including research partners, government and professional bodies, and industry)
contribute to academic administration
In addition, as Senior Lecturer
make a significant contribution to independent and collaborative research, education and administrative endeavours of their School and Faculty while building their reputation towards becoming an authority in the discipline
provide leadership with a significant impact on their School/ Faculty in teaching, teaching innovation or curriculum development and/or research training and supervision.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in QuantitativeMethods in Public Health who has:
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a PhD in biostatistics, epidemiology, Public Health or closely related field
experience in teaching and learning, as evidenced by participation in team teaching within an established program and experience in teaching across a variety of settings
an active research program with demonstrable potential for future publication
high-quality research outputs as lead author, senior author, or as a key member of a collaborative team.
statistical programming experience with software such as R, Stata, or SAS
ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work
demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work, sometimes under pressure, with competing priorities and limited supervision
excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day-to-day operational matters
In addition, as Senior Lecturer
an understanding of and ability to support an academic endeavour from curriculum design to producing leading research and providing a student enabling environment
a well-established research program with demonstrable potential for future publication
demonstrated experience in high-quality supervision of research students through to project completion
recognised at a national level for expanding knowledge within the discipline
established network of relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders that can be leveraged to enhance the standing of the discipline, School/ Faculty and University
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Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.
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Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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How to apply
To be considered for this position, please provide a CV and a cover letter which demonstrates your suitability for the Level B Lecturer or Level C Senior Lecturer role by addressing the selection criteria above. Please ensure you clearly indicate the level (Level B or Level C) that you wish to be considered for within the cover letter.
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