Lecturer (Education Focused)

• Part time (0.60FTE), fixed term, 12 month opportunity at Camperdown

• Lecturer role delivering education and unit coordination to the Master of Public Health program with international student engagement emphasis

• Base Salary $127,436 - $151,328 (pro rata for 0.60FTE) + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

Founded in 1930, the Sydney School of Public Health is Australia’s first and leading school in public health, dedicated to addressing the world's most pressing health challenges. Each day, our researchers and graduates are tackling global health issues and striving to improve equity in communities both locally and around the world.

We are seeking an experienced academic to join our team and contribute to delivering outstanding education within the Master of Public Health program. The successful applicant will play a pivotal role in the development, coordination and teaching in the program.

This position offers the opportunity to shape an inclusive learning environment for linguistically and culturally diverse learners, including a large cohort of Chinese international students. You will draw on your experience in international student education to design and implement equitable oral assessments across the program, ensuring all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• undertake independent teaching in public health, ensuring high-quality educational design, delivery, and evaluation

• develop, coordinate and teach foundational public health concepts and support students to undertake capstone projects

• design and deliver units of study that meet curriculum requirements and support diverse student needs

• create inclusive learning environments for linguistically and culturally diverse cohorts, including Chinese international students

• contribute to multi-disciplinary, work-integrated learning initiatives

• support the design and implementation of equitable oral assessments across the program

• supervise postgraduate students in line with faculty and university standards

• apply scholarship and contemporary pedagogical knowledge to innovate education

• carry out administrative tasks related to your discipline

• foster a positive workplace culture that values collaboration, diversity, and excellence

• contribute to the university and faculty strategic agenda

• engage beyond the university through conferences, seminars, and outreach activities

• undertake other duties appropriate to the classification level as required.

About you

• demonstrated experience in designing and delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences in public health

• strong understanding of curriculum development and student-centred learning approaches

• ability to deliver lectures and facilitate tutorials on core public health concepts, and assess and provide constructive feedback at postgraduate level

• capacity to provide structured, evidence-informed tutorials that support students from diverse linguistic, cultural, and disciplinary backgrounds

• demonstrated experience supporting international students’ transition and engagement, with the ability to offer specialised bilingual (English–Mandarin) support for Chinese international students

• ability to supervise postgraduate research projects

• knowledge of contemporary pedagogical practices and commitment to educational innovation

• excellent organisational skills, with a proven ability to manage administrative responsibilities and utilise teaching administration systems

• collaborative mindset and commitment to fostering an inclusive and positive workplace culture

• capacity to contribute to strategic initiatives and engage with external academic communities

• ability to contribute to multi-disciplinary teaching and work-integrated learning

• proven track record of engaging in scholarly activities and maintaining a professional academic profile

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

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.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

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

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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 Cecilia Blamey, Recruitment Operations by email to cecilia.blamey@sydney.edu.au.

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