University of Agder

Ref.: 534167 Work type: Full-time Department: Centre for Civil Society and Governance (30101) Categories: Teaching Staff Lecturer in the Centre for Civil Society and Governance (Ref.: 534167), to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree preferably in a Social Sciences, Business Management or related disciplines. They should have at least a combination of 5 years of professional, teaching and/or research experience, in Corporate Sustainability, Value Chain Management, Sustainability-related Disclosure or Circular Economy. Preference will be given to those who are accredited professionals with Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting related accreditations. These may include, but not limited to, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Professional Certification, Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) Certificate, European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS). Experience in teaching programme development and management will be an advantage. The appointee will contribute to the overall teaching and action research effectiveness in a wide spectrum of sustainability-related activities at the Centre, and be responsible for curriculum planning and development, validation and accreditation of new and/or existing programmes, and teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He/She will also support the work of the Academy for Sustainable Communities established under the Centre and perform other teaching and research-related duties as assigned by the Director. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At the current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV together with a research statement, a teaching statement, a writing sample. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until February 15, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency.

Lead the education support team at the Sydney Dental School Bring your expertise, resilience and leadership to lead a high performing team supporting innovative education in the Faculty of Medicine and Health HEO7, Full time continuing position with a Base Salary $112,628 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The University of Sydney, ranked 19th globally in 2024 and #1 in Australia for graduate employability, is seeking an experienced and resilient Education Support Lead to join the Faculty of Medicine and Health. This role will provide leadership and operational management for the education support team within the Sydney Dental School, supporting academic staff, teaching activities, and curriculum delivery. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing team, shape administrative processes and ensure excellence in student experience across the Sydney Dental School and Faculty of Medicine and Health. The role is primarily based at Westmead Hospital with occasional work at Sydney Dental Hospital and our campus in Camperdown, and requires a hands-on, adaptable approach to managing a complex, dynamic academic environment. Please note that this position is split between Westmead Hospital and the Sydney Dental Hospital at Central. Your key responsibilities will be to: provide supervision, line management guidance, and support to direct reports, including feedback, coaching, performance management, and career development to build a high-performing team manage staff performance and development, ensuring professional development and training opportunities are in place to support effective work delivery and staff career progression act as a resilient and confident leader, navigating complex stakeholder relationships, particularly within the academic environment, ensuring clarity of boundaries and operational objectives are maintained coordinate and provide administrative support for complex timetabling and clinical education scheduling activities, including logistical management and communication with students, academic staff, and LHD stakeholders deliver operational support for teaching activities, including assessment and examination delivery, in line with School and Faculty requirements and University policies lead continuous improvement of curriculum delivery and contribute to the development of innovative education initiatives. About you To be successful in this role, you have: sound experience in the supervision, training, mentoring and performance management of staff; and experience managing and resolving a diverse range of HR issues experience working in a tertiary environment with working knowledge of using Learning Management Systems such as Canvas, together with sound understanding of timetabling/rostering of student activities the ability to apply specialist knowledge to identify, recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives related to education services and processes the ability to deliver education services with operational agility, mindful of the broader FMH context and demonstrating an appreciation and readiness to adapt your approach in response to changing business needs the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, together with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement, and the ability to prioritize workload during busy periods effective and tactful communication skills (both verbal and written) with excellent client focus and the ability to build partnerships with internal and external colleagues and partners and between the faculty, precinct and school teams extensive knowledge of University policies and procedures and administrative processes within a tertiary environment and health environment. Currently there is a requirement for this positions to be on-site a minimum of 4 days per week, with 1 day of hybrid working. Hybrid working options will be decided by your manager if you are successful in this position. Please note that this role is not open to current University of Sydney students. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Germinarios and Anna Dobosz Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.medandhealth@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Wednesday 28 January 2026 11:59 PM

About Us The TOUR (Transforming cancer OUtcomes through Research) team is committed to improving patient outcomes by translating oncology research into clinical practice, with a strong emphasis on patient-centred care and quality of life. Led by Professor Mieke Van Hemelrijck, the team includes a diverse group of researchers—spanning qualitative and quantitative disciplines—alongside clinicians, students, research nurses, and trial coordinators. Together, they work across a wide range of translational oncology projects, with a particular focus on the development and implementation of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). A key strand of TOUR’s work involves collaboration with the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Group, where the team contributes to the development and validation of tools to assess health-related quality of life in cancer patients. These projects often involve international partnerships and span a variety of cancer types and treatment contexts. This post will support the studies with the EORTC as well as a collaborative quality of life research project with The Royal Marsden Hospital, focusing on the integration of patient perspectives into cancer care. The successful candidate will be based within the TOUR team and will hold an honorary contract with The Royal Marsden, enabling access to data and facilitating close collaboration with clinical and research colleagues across both institutions.  About the role We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join the TOUR (Transforming cancer OUtcomes through Research) team at Guy’s Cancer. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to internationally recognised research focused on improving the quality of life for people living with and beyond cancer. The role will involve close collaboration with clinical teams and international partners, including the EORTC Quality of Life Group, to ensure that patient perspectives are meaningfully integrated into cancer care and research. The successful candidate will also support a collaborative project with The Royal Marsden Hospital, with a specific focus on the development and implementation of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and identified supportive care needs. Reporting to Professor Mieke Van Hemelrijck and the senior TOUR team, the post holder will be responsible for providing administrative and project management support across the quality of life research portfolio. Key responsibilities include coordinating ethics submissions, supporting patient recruitment and qualitative interviews, managing study documentation, and assisting with data collection and analysis. The role will also involve liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery. This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in health, psychology, or a related discipline who is passionate about patient-centred research. An understanding of qualitative research methods and data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR) is essential, as is the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be based at Guy’s Cancer Centre and will also hold an honorary contract with The Royal Marsden Hospital, enabling access to data and facilitating collaboration across both institutions. If you are enthusiastic about improving cancer care through high-quality research and want to be part of a supportive team, we encourage you to apply. This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract of 12 months. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential Criteria BSc in a health, psychology, or data-related discipline (or pending completion). Experience supporting research studies with rigorous attention to detail, including ethics submissions and participant recruitment. Understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research methods in the context of applied health research. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarise and present research findings. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and operate within regulatory frameworks. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with qualitative or mixed-methods data tools (e.g. NVivo, Excel, REDCap, SPSS). Knowledge of GDPR, the Data Protection Act, and best practices in data confidentiality and security. Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners. Desirable Criteria Experience conducting or supporting qualitative interviews. Familiarity with patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) or quality of life questionnaires. Experience working in a clinical or academic research environment – with a specific focus on the National Health Services (NHS). Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities. Interest in oncology, survivorship, or patient-centred research. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information At King’s, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university. The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension. We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination. When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King’s guidance. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. We reserve the right to close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. While the closing date may change, all adverts will close at 23:59 to allow sufficient time for applications to be submitted on that day. We encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interview dates: February 12th. This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service clearances. Grade and Salary: £39,076 - £39,735 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 135706 Close Date: 05-Feb-2026 Contact Person: Mieke Van Hemelrijck Contact Details: Mieke.vanhemelrijck@kcl.ac.uk