Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering (Biomechanics) (Education Focused)
Job no: 525510
Work type: full time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Lecturer
The Opportunity
Join the Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering (GBIOM) in the Faculty of Engineering, UNSW, as a Lecturer in an Education Focussed (EF) role. In this role, you will develop new teaching methodologies and deliver outstanding teaching and student experiences that lead to better graduates.
The purpose of this EF role is to enable academics to specialise in Biomedical Engineering education, with a focus on Biomechanics. This role will enable you to devote your time to delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of our students. Those who are appointed to this prestigious specialisation will be expected to successfully drive educational excellence and pedagogy development within the university’s teaching and learning communities.
This role reports to A/Prof Lauren Kark (Deputy Head of School (Academic)) and has no direct reports.
Level B, Salary - $123,620 to $145,730 per annum + 17% superannuation
Full time
Fixed-term contract – 24 months with possibility of becoming continuous (permanent)
Preferred start date - Jan/Feb 2025
Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
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. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged, and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
The Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, UNSW, is the largest and oldest Biomedical School in the Southern Hemisphere. We offer high-quality education programs and conduct, as well as translate cutting-edge research into clinical practice. From bionic devices to stem cells and cancer nanomedicine, it’s an exciting time for research at the UNSW Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering.
Our vision is to provide the best research and teaching environment that is relevant to the development of applications in the human healthcare sector. We aim to improve the quality of life for Australians with life-threatening or debilitating diseases. For further information about the School, please visit https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/our-schools/biomedical-engineering
Skills and Experience
- A PhD in biomedical engineering or a related discipline with a focus on biomechanics and/or relevant work experience.
- Actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and professional development.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery of biomedical engineering design, biomechanics and related areas at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
- Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g. relevant discipline-based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales).
- Demonstrated knowledge of industry or experience of work-integrated learning (desirable).
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.
To Apply:
Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.
Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contact:
Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Sunday 3rd November 2024
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: 16 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 03 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
