Address- Salary Package: $115,787 - $136,995 (level B) or from $141,376 - $162,584 (level C), plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
- Appointment Type: 0.6FTE, fixed term for 1 year
- Location: Macquarie University (North Ryde)
A unique opportunity exists for a highly motivated, qualified, academic with extensive professional and higher education experience to join our department as Lecturer or Senior Lecturer - Teaching & Leadership in our Master of Public Health Course.
Reporting to the Head of Department, you will utilise your professional and/or industry experience in Public Health to make a significant contribution to the development and delivery of innovative and impactful learning and teaching within the Master of Public Health (MPH) course.
The Macquarie University Academic Job Family Framework recognises and rewards the breadth of academic work. The Teaching & Leadership Academic is a specialist teaching and leadership role for academic staff who demonstrate excellence in teaching and leadership. As a specialist role, Teaching & Leadership Academic staff dedicate their workload contribution to Teaching, Teaching Leadership, and Service. Higher degree research supervision may also form a part of teaching-related activities in this job family.
About Us
Macquarie is the university of pioneering minds. Globally recognised as one of Australia's leading research universities, Macquarie is a place where extraordinary new possibilities come to light. We've helped people to hear, introduced wireless internet technology to the world and broken through traditional boundaries by appointing Australia's first female vice-chancellor.
Macquarie University's Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences builds on our aspiration to have the nation's first fully integrated Academic Health Sciences Centre under a university's leadership. It brings together the excellent work of medical and allied-health clinicians and researchers across the University and around the country, with unparalleled access to world-leading clinical resources and research facilities found only on our campus.
The Faculty offers a distinctive suite of capability-based educational programs including the Master of Public Health, an established 2 year Masters course. The newly formed Department of Health Sciences includes academics from public health, physiotherapy, exercise and sports science, and the Australian Lymphoedema Education, Research and Treatment (ALERT) team. Innovative multidisciplinary research spans across all aspects of the department and includes the multidisciplinary MQ Spinal Pain Research Group and the Biomechanics, Physical Performance, and Exercise (BioPPEx) research group.
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 54 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we've grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume, with a cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria below:
Essential criteria for all applicants:
- PhD or equivalent tertiary qualification in public health
Please note: verifications of the above will be conducted upon successful applicant as pre-employment requirements
Lecturer
- Demonstrated ability to deliver a high-quality contemporary curriculum, including the design, delivery, and management of online and face-to-face content, lectures, tutorials, and assessments, with evidence of excellent student outcomes and reflective practice.
- Evidence of digital innovation in pedagogy and teaching practice, including assessments and curriculum development, working collaboratively with other academics and colleagues to design and deliver units.
- Evidence of creating a superior student experience and engagement with diverse cohorts.
- Demonstrated engagement and contribution to the public health practice through industry partnerships, consulting, advocacy, and education.
- Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to relate to build an inclusive teaching and learning environment and work effectively in a team environment.
Senior Lecturer
- Demonstrated ability to deliver a high-quality contemporary curriculum, including the design, delivery, and management of online and face-to-face content, lectures, tutorials, and assessments, with evidence of excellent student outcomes and reflective practice.
- Extensive evidence of digital innovation in pedagogy and teaching practice, including assessments and curriculum development, working collaboratively with other academics and colleagues to design and deliver units.
- Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to relate to build an inclusive teaching and learning environment and work effectively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated engagement and contribution to the public health practice through industry partnerships, consulting, advocacy, and education.
- Evidence of creating a superior student experience and engagement with diverse cohorts
- Demonstrated success in the academic leadership in the delivery of units or courses
Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights.
Specific Role enquiries: Dr Rimante Ronto at *************@mq.edu.au
General Enquiries: Nithya Elango at *************@mq.edu.au
Applications Close: Tuesday 21 May 2024 at 11:59 PM AEST
Diversity and Inclusion
Innovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie University when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. At the University, we embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success.
We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion. See our journey towards leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education.
Flexible Work
At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, explore our Candidate Resource Hub.
