Associate Lecturer in Social Work Practice

Ref 3806/24 Associate Lecturer in Social Work Practice, School of Social Sciences

Western Sydney University’s Academic Decasualisation Program

2x Full-Time, Ongoing Appointments commencing from January 2025

Remuneration: Academic Level A $106,765 to $128,989 p.a. | Includes 17% Superannuation & Leave Loading

Based at: Western’s Liverpool City Campus

Opportunity to be part of a sector leading program

Western Sydney University has established a sector-leading program to strengthen career pathways for casual academic staff by creating the equivalent of 150 full time positions by 1 March 2025. The WSU decasualisation program will play a significant role in reducing the level of insecure work in the Australian higher education sector.

With this in mind, the University is looking to recruit candidates it can invest in and develop over the long term, including training over the confirmation period to support candidates to retain stable, ongoing employment.

Successful candidates will undertake teaching, while also having the opportunity to develop a research portfolio and contribute to the University through governance activities at the School and/or University level.

About the School of Social Sciences

The School of Social Sciences offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including research programs that combine advanced academic knowledge with real-life training to suit a range of career needs and interests in the following disciplines:

• Geography and Urban Studies
• Anthropology
• Sociology
• Criminology
• Policing
• Cyber Security
• Humanitarian and Development Studies
• Social Work
• Heritage and Tourism
• Counselling and Art Therapy

The School offers a vast array of professional accredited programs across campuses in Penrith, Liverpool and Parramatta. The School is committed to the provision of high quality, flexible education. It supports students to maximise their success, promote human rights and expand global reach and reputation. The School and the University has an important role working with Greater Western Sydney communities to ensure the region plays its part in the national and international community. As an institution which is globally relevant, the School strives to offer students life-enhancing international experiences and contribute to and recognise the value of the diversity and multicultural richness of the local communities of Greater Western Sydney.

About the Role

Join the School of Social Sciences at Western Sydney University as an Associate Lecturer to become a key player in an inspiring academic environment. This is your chance to make a significant impact through:

• Teaching: Develop, design, and deliver innovative and engaging teaching materials for tutorials, demonstrations, and workshops. Inspire and educate the next generation with your creative approach to teaching.


• Research: Dive into meaningful research and share your insights through publications and presentations. Your capacity for scholarly research will open new horizons and allow you to make a tangible impact in your academic discipline. Explore, innovate, and contribute to groundbreaking developments in your field.


• Connections: Engage with our dynamic academic community and build lasting relationships. Collaborate with colleagues who share your passion for knowledge and discovery. Your experience in industry and community engagement will enrich these connections, extending your impact beyond the classroom and into the broader community.

To be successful in the role, you will need to demonstrate excellence in teaching and a high level of energy and commitment to further developing a research profile that is fresh and relevant to the particular discipline.

These are full-time, ongoing positions commencing from January 2025. These positions are based at Western’s Liverpool City Campus, although travel to other campuses of the University may be required.

Eligibility

Successful candidates will be subject to a two-year confirmation period and must provide evidence at the time of application that they:

• have been engaged as a casual academic for at least 2 teaching sessions within the previous 2 years at an Australian Higher Education institution;


• hold or have submitted all requirements for a PhD or other relevant Level 10 AQF qualification;


• have not previously held an ongoing position with an Australian Higher Education provider in the previous 3 years.

In addition to meeting the above eligibility criteria, applicants must hold professional qualification in Social Work, qualified practice experience in a social work field and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) with five years post-qualifying experience, as per the selection criteria.

Candidates must submit evidence of the above requirements and any evidence they have of successful teaching results, such as Student Feedback on Teaching survey outcomes, at the time of application.

Please review the position description for further information, including the selection criteria.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the selection criteria in your application. Don't miss this chance to work at Western Sydney University, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference!

Remuneration Package: Academic Level A $106,765 to $128,989 p.a. (comprising Salary of $90,218 to $108,997 p.a., plus 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading), subject to a 2.9% salary increase effective from October 2024.

Position Enquiries:

Please direct specific enquiries regarding the role to Professor Adam Possamai, Interim Dean, via email a.possamai@westernsydney.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries:

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at recruitmentpartnerships@westernsydney.edu.au

Closing Date:

8:30pm, Sunday 22nd September 2024

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility

You must provide evidence of your full-time working rights in Australia at time of application.

How to Apply

You MUST use the attached CV/Resume template with your application. In addition to your resume and cover letter, you are required to submit evidence of your eligibility as per the criteria above and address the selection criteria in your application.

Information on the Academic Decasualisation program and preparing for interviews is available via the following link: Academic Decasualisation Program

Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted. Previous applicants need not apply.

Western Sydney University is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.

If you require assistance in using the System, please email recruitmentpartnerships@westernsydney.edu.au or phone the Recruitment Helpline on (02) 9852 5422. Please note, we do not accept applications for roles to the recruitmentpartnerships@westernsydney.edu.au email.