Lecturer - EF (School of Population Health)

• Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: Fixed Term contract until 30th October 2027
• Remuneration: $127,947 base, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading 
• Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
• Location: Kensington, Sydney

School of Population Health

At UNSW School of Population Health, we believe everyone has the right to good health. As the oldest and largest health management program in Australia, our School is a pioneer in public health, global health, infectious diseases intelligence, and health leadership and management. Our response to emerging threats and health challenges includes producing high quality research, providing the next generation of leaders with the skills to transform health systems, and advocating with passion to address health equity. We’re proud to be recognised in the top 20 universities globally for public health research.

Details of the role

UNSW’s Education Focused roles give academics the opportunity to specialise in teaching and make a real impact on student learning. As Lecturer (Education Focused), you will contribute to teaching in biostatistics and regression methods within our undergraduate and postgraduate programs. You will work collaboratively with colleagues in the School of Population Health to design and deliver engaging courses, support student learning, and explore innovative approaches to teaching.

The role of Lecturer reports to Director of Teaching and has no direct reports.

Some key skills required:

• A PhD in biostatistics and/or relevant work experience
• Demonstrated high-level skills in biostatistics and data analysis, including proficiency with statistical software (e.g., Jamovi) and data science languages (including R) for producing data visualisations and analysing data
• Demonstrated experience in teaching biostatistics at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
• Ability to use educational technologies and online delivery methods effectively
• Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Design and develop learning activities and resources, and assessment and feedback using a range of suitable approaches and learning environments
• Support learning progression with students as individuals (through such activities as one‑to‑one consultation) and as a cohort (through general course related advice) to achieve positive learning and employability outcomes for students
• Manage course administration as Course Authority, including academic quality assurance

Please refer to the position description for full details.

UNSW Benefits and Culture 

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ 
• Flexible working ​ 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​ 
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​ 
• Progressive HR practices​ 

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.  

Pre-Employment Checks:

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

How to apply:

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact

Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate

E:  f.mchenry@unsw.edu.au    

Applications close: Thursday 16^th April before 11.30pm Sydney time. Advert may end before the closing date as we review applications continuously.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.