- Company: University of South Australia
- State: South Australia
- Location: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Job type: Full-Time
- Salary: 100,000 - 120,000
- Job category: Education and Training
- Job expires in: 18 days
Lecturer in Aboriginal Health (Level B)
About the Role
Reporting to the Dean of Programs (Human Performance), the Lecturer in Aboriginal Health is responsible for contributing to the teaching, scholarship, research and professional activities of the Allied Health & Human Performance Unit at UniSA. With a primary focus on Aboriginal Health curriculum development and pedagogies, the successful candidate will develop a network of contacts to support and contribute to the development and delivery of these courses.
In addition, this role will provide academic counselling and high-quality service and advice to students within the undergraduate and/or postgraduate programs.
About UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance
UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance offers a wide range of degrees and conducts research in the fields of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, medical radiation sciences, medical sonography, speech pathology, clinical exercise physiology, exercise and nutrition, health sciences, public health, exercise and sport science, and human movement.
About UniSA
The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.
Core Responsibilities
- Apply research and scholarship to the development of courses, including investigating and developing alternative teaching methods and the initiation and development of new material
- Maintain and strive to improve the quality of courses as measured with a variety of evaluation instruments
- Conduct research and scholarly activity (independently or as a member of a team) which will result in publications in refereed journals and in presenting conference papers at seminars
- Create, foster and enhance local, national and international links with relevant professional, university and community bodies that assist in the advancement of University and Academic Unit objectives
Essential Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated understanding of the issues impacting on the learning of Aboriginal tertiary students from diverse backgrounds and a detailed knowledge of and familiarity with Aboriginal communities
- Bachelor degree in a Health-related field and relevant industry/discipline experience in Aboriginal culture/health/research
- Ability to undertake a range of teaching duties including the preparation of appropriate teaching materials and resources
- High level written and oral communication skills and the capability to use the necessary digital techniques required for effective curriculum delivery
- The ability to enhance the research profile of the Academic Unit through collaborative research
Benefits
Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:
- Professional Development funding for newly appointed Aboriginal staff
- Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
- Flexible working conditions
- Employee assistance and development programs
- Staff study support
- A variety of leave arrangements including four weeks recreation leave per annum, plus additional leave between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Culture
As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.
How to Apply
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For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume only.
Please address your cover letter to Kendelle Newby, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6872.
Applications close: 11:30pm Monday 27 January 2025
We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on recruitment@unisa.edu.au. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.
Pursuant to Section 56 part 2 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (as amended) (SA) applications are invited from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.
Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check.