SUNSHINE COAST MIND AND NEUROSCIENCE – THOMPSON INSTITUTE

Salary Level:  Classification Level E (Salary A$183,824 gross per annum plus up to 9.5% employer superannuation contributions)

Appointment:  Full-time, fixed-term (12 months)

Profile:

We are delighted to offer an exciting Professorial opportunity in the Sunshine Coast Mind and Neuroscience – Thompson Institute (SCMN-TI). The SCMN-TI is developing into a world-class facility for mental health and neurological research, teaching and associated clinical services. The Institute will enable USC to make a major contribution to the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the brain and mind and be at the forefront of vital research in the areas of ageing and dementia and mental health issues relating to youth and adults alike.

A Professor has established and continuing international expert status and is recognised as an eminent authority in their discipline/field. They have substantial involvement in the development of their discipline/field, both nationally and internationally, having made a clear and formative impact, which is recognised and acknowledged as significant by national and international leaders in the discipline/field. 

A Professor has a strong, systematic and sustained track record in research. They have attained international recognition in their discipline and can demonstrate significant involvement in and impact on the development of their discipline internationally, which are recognised by their peers as international leadership in the field. They have had consistent success applying for external competitive grants, manage significant research projects and lead and mentor other researchers.  The quality and impact of their research can be demonstrated by, for example: the status and consistency of publications or exhibitions with the expectation that publications are in leading journals in the discipline/field; commercialisation or the uptake of intellectual property; citation rates; and the value of their research for social, environmental, cultural and commercial benefit. They can demonstrate sustained and consistent quality supervision of candidates for higher degrees by research (HDR) and mentor other HDR supervisors.

As a leader in learning and teaching, a Professor has extensive experience as a senior academic and provides strategic leadership in key aspects of teaching and supporting learning.  They make significant contributions to the teaching effort through both exemplary teaching practice and leadership in teaching.

For example, they can: undertake high level management and administrative functions in learning and teaching; be responsible for strategic leadership and policy-making in learning and teaching; provide leadership and foster excellence in the design and development of innovative curricula and program development; demonstrate the ability to influence, motivate and inspire both students and other academic staff.

Essential Criteria: 

Applicants need to demonstrate:

1. Completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant field and extensive experience as an academic leader.

2. Involvement in, and impact on, the development of healthy brain ageing and dementia evidenced through anexceptional track record with publications in top tier journals and grant accomplishments.

3. A clear and coherent research program with: a strong track record of active, sustained and productive engagement in high quality research; publicly verifiable outputs and outcomes from research; external recognition of research performance and achievement; quality supervision of candidates for Higher Degrees by Research; and impact of research.

4. Quality research leadership, for example through: effective mentoring to develop the research capability and capacity of individual and teams of Mid- and Early Career Researchers; substantial leadership contributions that strengthen the University’s research capacity, capability and culture; and a consistent record of service on national discipline panels, such ARC panels of experts and other assessment panels. A strong track record in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and demonstrated leadership experience running a translational research program Experience in conducting longitudinal clinical studies, using neuroimaging (MRI/MRS/EEG), biomarker or genetic modalities. Effectiveness as a teacher, which is evidenced by both exemplary teaching practice and leadership in teaching, the ultimate outcome of which is student engagement and success.  For example, by:

• Leadership and/or implementation of research-led approaches to learning and teaching in the design and development of curricula;
• Leadership of learning and teaching development processes which improve teaching practice within and/or beyond the University;
• Sustained formal recognition for excellence in learning and teaching.

5. Strong leadership contributions and personal qualities that influence the development and maintenance of a positive academic environment which is conducive to high levels of engagement and standards of achievement for both staff and students. Participation and success in academic administrative functions e.g. course/program coordination, within a University. The ability to develop and maintain productive regional, national and international partnerships that reap significant benefits for the University.

Desirable

1. Postgraduate qualifications in higher education. Experience conducting studies into modifiable lifestyle interventions such as diet, sleep, or exercise interventions. Formal external and/or internal recognition for excellence in learning and teaching and/or research.

Contact for Further Information:

Mandy Nuske
Personal Assistant to the Director, SCMN-TI
Telephone: + 61 7 5430 1285
Email: pascmnti@usc.edu.au

Closing Date:  Midnight, Monday 27January 2020

To Apply:

All applicants MUST provide a statement that addresses each of the selection criteria and their resume/CV.

For more information on how to apply or to view the position description and the skills and experience required to fill the position, visit our website at https://www.usc.edu.au/connect/work-at-usc