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 Penrith or Campbelltown 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.
The School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences is located in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Cluster, together with the School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, the School of Science, the MARCS Institute and the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment. The School operates from three of the eleven WSU campuses: Penrith campus, Parramatta South campus and Campbeltown campus.
The School offers research-led undergraduate and postgraduate programs to address the global knowledge and skill shortfall of STEM professionals, 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: Computer Science and Information Technologies, Data Sciences, Mathematics and STEM Entrepreneurship.
The School conducts world leading research, which focus is clustered in the themes of Intelligent Decision Making, Computing for Sustainability and Equality, and Foundation, Algorithms and Discovery. The School is committed to providing leadership and support to the growth of the nation’s technological capacity over the forthcoming decades.
Join the School of Computer, Data and Mathematical 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:
The School of Computer, Data, and Mathematical Sciences is actively seeking an educator and researcher to join our team. This role involves teaching undergraduate and some postgraduate subjects, seamlessly integrating research into the curriculum. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of academic and industry experience, coupled with leadership skills necessary to drive forward-thinking research and establish significant industrial connections. This position offers the opportunity to primarily contribute to our Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Computer Science programs, with skills and knowledge in latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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 Penrith or Campbelltown Campus, although travel to other campuses of the University may be required.
Successful candidates will be subject to a two-year confirmation period and must provide evidence at the time of application that they:
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 Associate Professor Anupama Ginige, Deputy Dean, via email j.ginige@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 29th September 2024
Interviews: Interviews are likely to be scheduled between Monday 21st and Thursday 24th October 2024
You must provide evidence of your full-time working rights in Australia at time of application.
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.
How to 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.