About USC
At USC, we see opportunity everywhere. A young university not limited by tradition or old ways of thinking, we are committed to unlocking the innovation, productivity and full human potential of our regions, our students and our staff. Since we first opened our doors in 1996, we have made more than $9 billion impact on the economic, social and cultural development of our regions. Consistently rated by the Good Universities Guide as one of the top universities in Australia for both teaching quality and overall student experience, we are proud to produce world class research tackling our most critical local and global issues. At the core of this success? Our people. Attracting some of the brightest academic minds and esteemed professional talent to our mission, we are primed to realise our vision to be Australia’s premier regional university.

About the School of Law and Society
The School of Law and Society will be recognised locally, nationally and internationally for education, research and collaboration that brings positive social change. We offer a range of programs including Counselling, Human Services, Law, Social Work, Criminology & Justice and Arts. The School is also focused on producing high-quality and impactful research and is home to the USC Road Accident Research Collaboration, Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit (SVRPU), and the Sustainability Research Centre (SRC).

About the position
USC is seeking to appoint two Lecturers/Senior Lecturers in Social Work to provide a personal, inspiring and rigorous learning environment that empowers our graduates to be career and future ready and make a significant contribution to their communities.

About you

• Completion or near-completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant field or equivalent accreditation and standing.  Eligibility for registration with the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).
• Proven track record as an effective teacher, the capacity to conceive, develop and deliver higher education curricula and contribute to relevant areas of teaching.
• Sound and established track record of research activity commensurate with the level of the position
• Relevant professional experience in counselling or a related field
• Membership of and sound connections with relevant professional bodies and community groups 
• Sound leadership contributions and personal qualities that influence the development and maintenance of a positive academic environment (level C)
• Participation and success in academic administrative functions e.g. program coordination, within a University (level C)

For an extensive list of the selection criteria for both positions, please refer to the respective position descriptions.

What’s in it for you?

Meaningful work – we genuinely make a difference to our community and our region

• Be a part of a growing social work program making a difference in the careers of future social work professionals.
• Competitive remuneration, 17% superannuation contribution and generous salary packaging options
• Flexible work environment
• State of the art campus location

Contact 

For further information, please contact:

Professor Cindy Davis
Program Coordinator and Discipline Lead - Social Work 
Law and Society
Telephone: + 61 7 5456 5908
Email: cdavis@usc.edu.au

Closing Date

Midnight, Monday 04 October 2021

At USC, we have a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. Should you require additional support, email usccareers@usc.edu.au or phone +61 7 5430 2830.

To Apply 

To apply, and to view the position descriptions, please visit our website at https://www.usc.edu.au/community/work-at-usc . Applicants should indicate their preferred work location address and selection criteria contained in the position descriptions.

All applications must be lodged through our website.