• Full time or part-time work in a job share capacity is available
• Fixed term teaching and research appointment for 3 years with an immediate start in mid-January next year for semester 1, 2020
• Salary range: Level A, $69,308 - $93,653 p.a. or Level B, $98,526 - $116,792 p.a. plus employer contributed superannuation of 17%

Faculty of Science

School of Human Sciences

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities. With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top University.

About the team

The School of Human Sciences is a large multi-disciplinary entity with research and teaching focused on better understanding of what it is to be human; our structure, function, development, genetics, adaption, performance and evolution.

The School of Human Sciences delivers post-graduate courses in Audiology. National and international opportunities in this field have resulted in the creation of new positions in teaching, research and clinical applications in Audiology.

About the opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work with the Audiology team to help design, review and deliver our Audiology courses with a focus on the new Master of Audiological Sciences in Semester 1, 2020.

In this position, you will work closely with the Clinical Director and Research Director to develop, deliver and assess postgraduate courses in Audiology. The work will also involve teaching, conducting research and supervision of students and audiology research projects.

Opportunities to travel to rural locations and work with community partners will also arise.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• A postgraduate qualification in hearing sciences
• A Master of Clinical Audiology degree (or equivalent) and eligibility for full membership of Audiology Australia, including clinical certification as an Accredited Audiologist
• Effective organisational, time management and high-level communication skills in a team environment
• Relevant experience including publications and preparation of research proposals.

About you

You will be an enthusiastic early career academic with a flexible approach to learning and teaching, and a willingness to work effectively with colleagues and community partners. You will engage with community partners to promote collaborative research, development and teaching projects. You will be an excellent communicator with relevant research experience and knowledge of educational principles at the postgraduate level. You will have experience in student supervision and ideally in curriculum development and teaching.

You will be an advocate for hearing health policy, practice and hearing-related endeavours within Australia and world-wide.

Closing date: Monday, 25 November 2019

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Please note short-listed candidates will be invited for formal interview and to undertake selection activities in early December 2019. This will include seminar presentation and meetings with selection committee members and other key senior staff and stakeholders. 

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and believe gender equity is fundamental to achieving our goal of being a top 50 university by 2050.

• We have child friendly areas on campus, including childcare facilities. Flexible work arrangements, part-time hours and job sharing will all be considered.
• UWA has been awarded Platinum Employer Status for being a Top Ten Employer for LGBTI Inclusion by the Australian Workplace Equity Index (AWEI -2019).