Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Public Health (Teaching & Research)
Locations: Herston Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 11 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-42617
School of Public Health
This is a full-time (100%) permanent position.
Base salary: will be in the range $110,365 - $155,246 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level B or C)
About This Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a Teaching and Research academic to join a top 50 university as either a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in the School of Public Health. You will join a team of passionate teaching and research academics committed to excellence in teaching, research and engagement. We work collaboratively to deliver a suite of programs at undergraduate and postgraduate students. We are a school with a diverse, innovative research portfolio, where we address a range of public health challenges. We have strong research teams working on climate change and health, digital health, health services research, environmental health, health promotion, and women’s health. Ideally, you will have expertise in epidemiology/clinical epidemiology teaching.
As a Lecturer (Level B), the role offers a chance to develop your profile in teaching, research, and service. You may also supervise Honours and Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students, with the goal of achieving national recognition in your field.
At Senior Lecturer level (Level C), you'll build on your established record in teaching, research, and service, including clinical teaching if relevant. You'll lead staff activities and have a strong track record in supervising HDR students to successful completion as a principal supervisor.
This is a teaching & research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and education check.
Work Rights:
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.
At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.
As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.
The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Sheleigh Lawler. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Responses to the ‘About You’ section
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close: Tuesday 5 November 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-42617). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Thursday 14th November 2024.
Acknowledgment of Country:
The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country.
Why Choose UQ?
At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide.
As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million).
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UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way.
Diverse and Inclusive Community:
UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability.
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