Industry Senior Lecturer, Forensic Science, School of Science
Part-time (0.4 FTE - 14 hours per week), Fixed term position until 31 December 2026
Based at: Hawkesbury Campus
About Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located in the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing, economically significant region. The University has 11 campuses in Sydney, as well as campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Surabaya, Indonesia, with plans for two campuses in India. With over 200,000 alumni, almost 50,000 students, and approximately 3,500 staff, the University promotes a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture focused on research and dedicated to student-centered excellence.
Our Schools teach an array of programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry. The University is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, with over 85% of its assessed research rated at ‘World Standard’ or above. In 2022, 2023, and 2024 the University was placed 1st worldwide and in Australia for its commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings.
Our core values - Boldness, Fairness, Integrity, and Excellence – serve as guiding principles for our organisational culture and influence the work we do. If you are a dedicated and forward-thinking professional seeking a career that can make a meaningful difference, we invite you to discover the abundant opportunities, innovation, and impact that await you at Western Sydney University.
About School of Science
The School of Science is a large and comprehensive institution excelling in learning, teaching, and research across a wide range of scientific disciplines, including biological, chemical, environmental, food, forensic, medical, nutritional, and physical sciences, as well as agriculture and astronomy. It educates tomorrow’s graduates in a contemporary, challenging, and adaptive environment, offering bachelor, masters, and doctoral degrees with excellent teaching, laboratory, and fieldwork facilities at the Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses, alongside online activities. Supported by state-of-the-art educational technologies, the School’s research-led teaching contributes significantly to the University’s high ERA rankings and involves collaboration with other schools, University Research Institutes, and external partners both in Australia and overseas.
About the role
The Industry Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science will leverage their professional, vocational, and specialised industry expertise to engage in a variety of academic activities, including the review, development, implementation, and teaching of subjects and curriculum in the undergraduate and postgraduate Forensic Science programs. They will also conduct research and supervise postgraduate (Masters and PhD) students in their area of expertise. The appointee will foster relationships both within and outside the University, contributing to the growth of our Forensic Science team and collaborating closely with research and teaching staff across the School of Science.
About You
The successful candidate will demonstrate industry leadership in Forensic Science, including curriculum development and academic leadership within the School. They will actively engage in teaching, ensuring programs and units are contemporary and incorporate e-learning methods, while also facilitating the transition of undergraduate students to postgraduate research. The candidate will lead and conduct research, supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students, publish impactful research articles, and secure sustainable research funding through quality grant proposals. They will contribute to the School’s leadership, participate in administrative duties, maintain effective communication with staff and students, and foster relationships with relevant State and National organisations.
Culture
Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities as a University. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally. If you share our passion for creating a more equitable and inclusive world, and if you are ready to contribute to meaningful change, join us in our mission to promote equity, inclusiveness, and wellbeing.
What We Offer in Return
At Western Sydney University, we deeply value our staff and recognise their invaluable contributions that drive our mission and uphold our values. In return for your dedication, we offer:
- 17% super contributions
- Access to staff benefits – e.g. health and fitness programs such as fitness passport, café and restaurant deals, and many other goods and services
- Professional development opportunities
Applicants should be aware that this role will be based at Hawkesbury campus, however as Western Sydney University is a multi-campus university travel to other campuses may be required when operational needs arise.
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the screening questions in your application. Please review the position description for further information.
Remuneration Package: Academic Level C $67,816 to $77,793 p.a. (comprising Salary of $57,364 to $65,891 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)
Note - the above salary range is 0.4 FTE of the full-time equivalent rate
Position Enquiries:
Please email: sosc-dean@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:
8:30 pm on Sunday 27 October 2024
Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility
You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia for the full term of the appointment at time of application.
Note - Only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.
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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.
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