Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer -Behavioural and Social Sciences in Health

• Full-time continuing position available
• Exciting opportunity for a Lecturer to contribute to the Discipline of Behavioural and Social Sciences in Health within in The Sydney School of Health Sciences
• Base Salary ranging from $132,533- $187,198 + 17% superannuation 
  

• →Design, coordinate and deliver high-quality teaching across quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods research approaches
• →contribute to research methods education across undergraduate, honours and postgraduate programs
• →coordinate units of study, including assessment design, moderation, quality assurance and management of teaching teams
• →supervise honours students and contribute to the supervision of higher degree by research (hdr) candidates
• →support curriculum development, review and integration of research methods teaching across the school
• →maintain an active and impactful research program aligned with the discipline's strategic priorities
• →contribute to research funding applications, scholarly publications and collaborative research initiatives
• →provide research methods advice and capacity-building opportunities for students and academic colleagues
• →collaborate with allied health, clinical and interdisciplinary teams to enhance teaching and research outcomes
• →participate in academic service activities, including committees, student advising, outreach and community engagement.
  
  In addition, Level C will:
  

• →Coordinate, develop and continually improve curricula, programs and resources to enhance teaching and learning outcomes
• →establish partnerships, collaborations and engage in translational research for impactful outcomes in research, development, commercialisation, and policy improvement
• →provide leadership that has a significant impact on teaching, innovation, curriculum development, research training and supervision within the school or faculty.

• Demonstrated experience teaching university-level research methods across quantitative methodologies
• experience in curriculum design, unit coordination and assessment development within higher education
• proven ability to supervise or support student research projects at honours and/or postgraduate level
• strong knowledge of research design, statistical analysis, quantitative methodologies and mixed-methods approaches
• established or emerging research profile, including peer-reviewed publications and research collaborations
• experience securing or contributing to competitive research funding is highly desirable
• excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex methodological concepts to diverse audiences
• commitment to equity, social justice and culturally safe teaching and research practices
• demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplinary boundaries and contribute positively to an academic team
• ability to engage and support students from diverse backgrounds, including those with limited confidence in research methods and statistics
• commitment to continuous improvement, innovation in teaching, and the broader academic life of the discipline, school and faculty.
  

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

To submit an application for this role please provide the following information:

1. A cover letter which includes a written response to selection criteria addressing your ability to meet the requirements outlined above within the context of the key responsibilities of the role and relevant discipline (maximum 1000 words).

3. Your current CV or resume, including two referees.

Please ensure your cover letter is clear, concise, addressing the selection criteria and states the type of employment in which you are applying. 

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Rachel Yazigi, Recruitment Operations by email to rachel.yazigi@sydney.edu.au.