Lecturer, Social Work, Community And Human Services

• Institute of Education, Arts and Community - Gippsland Campus
• Full-time, continuing appointment
• Academic Level A or B - $74,144 to $105,103 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

About the role

You will be expected to actively engage in teaching and student engagement related activities within the discipline of Social Work, Community and Human Services. You will also engage in the delivery of Social Work, Community and Human Services courses offered by Federation University.

Level A

You will:

• undertake teaching and assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• undertake research activities;
• prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, practical classes, and other learning sessions; and
• contribute to the administrative functions of the Institute.

Level B

You will:

• undertake teaching and assessment of undergraduate, honours and postgraduate students;
• supervise students undertaking project units and honours programs;
• develop, teach, coordinate and moderate units in Social Work, Community and Human Services at undergraduate and graduate levels;
• participate in team projects and various committees as required; and
• undertake research activities.

About you

You will work with the support and guidance of more senior academic staff and will be expected to develop their expertise in teaching, research and administration with an increasing degree of autonomy.

You will possess:

• membership of the Australian Associate of Social Workers (AASW);
• eligibility to supervise Social Work students and conduct Social Work field education liaison officer roles as defined by AASW;
• a capacity to teach units in Social Work, Community and Human Services;
• a preparedness to undertake research and a capacity to develop an active research profile in the field of Social Work, Community and Human Services; and
• evidence of an ability to work collegially.

Level B

You will work independently in the conduct of teaching and research activities and be an active contributor to administrative functions within the institute.

You will possess:

• membership of the Australian Associate of Social Workers (AASW);
• eligibility to supervise Social Work students and conduct Social Work field education liaison officer roles as defined by AASW;
• previous experience in academic administration, including the administration of units;
• evidence of research expertise and a demonstrated capacity and preparedness to achieve an active research profile in the field of Social Work, Community and Human Services; and
  a capacity to contribute to the supervision of honours students.

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Applicants are required to submit a resume and address the key selection criteria.

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