Lecturer (EF) - Social Work

Lecturer (EF) - Social Work

Job no: 527722

Work type: full time

Location: Sydney, NSW

Categories: Lecturer

Employment Type: 2-Year Convertible Tenure Track

Salary: $123,620 - $145,730 + 17% super + leave loading

Location: UNSW Kensington Campus (Hybrid Working)

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community, a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:

UNSW’s Education Focused roles (EF) enable academics to specialize in education, devoting their time to delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of our students. Those who are appointed to this prestigious specialism will be expected to successfully drive educational excellence within the university’s teaching and learning communities.

The school is currently seeking an experienced scholar and teacher of Social Work to join its team. This is a Convertible Tenure Track Employment Contract Level B position. The successful applicant will contribute to the School’s Social Work (Hons.) and Social Sciences teaching programs, including undergraduate and postgraduate coursework.

The role of EF Lecturer reports to the Head of School and has nil direct reports.

Responsibilities Summary:

• Demonstrate and continuously develop a well-defined teaching philosophy that inspires student learning;


• Conduct classes, assess student learning achievements and support students in postgraduate and undergraduate courses in line with UNSW policy;


• Design and develop learning activities and resources, and assessment and feedback using a range of suitable approaches and learning environments;


• Initiate the development of experimental approaches to teaching and learning with the support of more senior academics;


• Initiate and lead practice-based research projects that advance knowledge about contemporary and social issues and enhance the learning experience for students;


• 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;


• Maintain professional development in pedagogy, disciplinary knowledge and minimum professional accreditation requirements (where relevant);


• Make a positive contribution to School meetings and seminars and be a member of School/Faculty committees as required.

Skills and Experience Summary:

• Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work;


• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant area of study from a recognised institution and professional expertise or significant experience in social work practice, policy or a related field;


• At least five years professional practice experience as either a social worker, or in social and public policy or related fields and a capacity to apply that experience to university teaching context.


• The capacity to publish research in a practice related area;


• Ability to undertake supervision of honours and/or postgraduate research students, and a willingness to undertake postgraduate supervision;


• Demonstrated ability to teach into select social work courses at the undergraduate level including Field Education and internship courses;


• Capacity to contribute to service roles in the School and Faculty, including, full or shared responsibility for overall program convening, as well as to contribute to the interdisciplinary character of the School;


• Capacity to foster external relationships with partners to advance societal impact and engagement.


• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

• Career development opportunities


• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments


• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period


• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your CV via the application portal before the 6th of November at 11:30pm.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch:

For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Lucy Gerondis, Talent Acquisition Consultant, UNSW: l.gerondis@unsw.edu.au

(Applications sent via email will not be accepted, please apply via the application portal).

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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.

Position Description

Advertised: 17 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 06 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time