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  • Expression of Interest – Academic Fellows
  • Opportunities available within multiple Faculties and Schools for early career teachers and scholars interested in contributing to teaching and research
  • Continuing Level A and B appointments commencing Semester 2 2021 or in 2022 (depending on area).

About the opportunity 

We have a number of opportunities for outstanding early career teachers and scholars who are interested in contributing to teaching and research across many of our faculties, schools, disciplines and programs, in the role of Academic Fellow.

The University is seeking expression of interests from applicants who have an interest/specialise in one of the following areas:

Faculty of Medicine and Health

Level A, Surgery, subspecialisation ENT or plastics

Level A, Dentistry, subspecialisation orthodontics

Level B, Clinical simulation

Faculty of Science

Level A, Geography and Environmental Studies

Level B, Maths and Statistics x 2

Level B, Human Biological Sciences

Level B, Clinical Psychology

Level B, Physics, subspecialisation Sustainability in Physics

Level B, Practical Chemistry x 2 (0.5 FTE)

The University of Sydney Law School

Level B, Experiential Learning in Law *

Level B, Law

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Level A, Archaeology, subspecialisation Heritage Studies

Level B, Sociology and Social Policy, subspecialisation Criminology

Level B, Government and International Relations, subspecialisation Public Policy

Level B, Education, TESOL, Secondary Education

Level B, Education, Nutrition, Health and Physical Education

Level B, Education, Early Childhood Education

Level B, Media and Communications, subspecialisation Digital Communications

Level B, Writing Studies, subspecialisation Rhetoric and Argumentation

Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning

Level A, Architecture

Level B, Architecture (Practice) x 2 (0.5 fraction) *

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Indigenous Strategy and Services)

Commence Semester 2, 2021

Two of the positions within DVCISS will be identified positions.

Level A, National Centre for Cultural Competence (Education), Academic Literacy (Humanities)

Level B, National Centre for Cultural Competence (Education), Academic Literacy (Science)

Level B, National Centre for Cultural Competence (Education), Cultural Competence

Level B, Deputy Vice Chancellor Indigenous Strategy and Services, (Science), Environmental Wellbeing

The University of Sydney supports and promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation at every level of study, work and research. It is a core part of our purpose as a university.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for these positions.

Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Level A, Contemporary Music (Production) Commence 2nd Semester 2021

Level A, Aural Perception  - Commence 2nd Semester 2021

Level A, Vocal Conducting (0.5 FTE) Commence 1st Semester 2022

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for Academic Fellows who have:

  • completed a PhD in a relevant field (other than where a PhD is not normally required for appointment in a discipline) note for roles marked with an * a PhD is not required
  • demonstrated experience and commitment to innovative teaching, course development and assessment methods
  • demonstrated experience with e-Learning platforms
  • excellent problem-solving, time management, and interpersonal skills
  • demonstrated ability to develop and maintain excellence in an active research program
  • evidence of capacity to work flexibly and collaboratively in a team environment
  • the ability to assume academic roles in administration and planning in the Department and School.

Desirable characteristics include:

  • a strong record of peer-reviewed publications
  • experience of collaborative teaching and research  
  • demonstrated academic administrative skills
  • a clear understanding of the importance of student retention
  • the ability to supervise students at undergraduate and postgraduate level. 

Eligibility

Academic Fellows will be appointed at a level A or B level and have a workload allocation which includes a minimum allocation of scholarship and research of 20%, maximum teaching allocation of 70% and a minimum service allocation of 10%.

Subject to the above, academic fellows can be given any workload allocation including:

  • 40 (teaching) 40 (research) 20 (governance, leadership and engagement) or
  • 70 (teaching) 20 (research) 10 (governance, leadership and engagement) or
  • Research only

To be eligible you will:

  • have Fixed Term and/or Casual employment experience totalling at least 12 months in one or more Australian universities over the preceding five years; and
  • have been awarded a PhD in a relevant field (unless otherwise specified); and
  • not held a Continuing Academic appointment in a university within the previous five years.

In order to apply, you must address the above 3 eligibility criteria in your cover letter (which you can attach as an additional upload to your resume/CV along with any additional supporting documentation), confirming that you meet these requirements and suitability.

Applicants for the Engineering roles will also need to attach 1 page statement that addresses their experience in both teaching and research and should indicate which School in Engineering they would like to be considered for.

Academic Fellowship positions will be filled through a competitive, merit based selection process.

Term and Remuneration

Full time/Part time, continuing positions Level A and Level B, offering a remuneration package of $113K - $150K p.a., including base and a generous employer’s contribution to superannuation. 

Probation period will be two years and confirmation period of three years, if successfully appointed.

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.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

How to apply

Applications must be submitted via his link https://usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE/job/Academic-Fellow_0082021-1

If you are a current employee of the University and would like to submit an application, please login into your Workday account.

Navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard once logged into Workday and click on the USYD Find Jobs report to apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Melanie Leshetz, Senior Manager, Recruitment Faculty and Schools via melanie.leshetz@sydney.edu.au or +61 2 8627 1220

The University of Sydney 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.

© The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Click to view the Position Description for this role.

Company

The University of Sydney was established in 1850 and is consistently recognised, both locally and internationally, for its outstanding teaching and research excellence. Sydney alumni include Prime Ministers, Governor Generals, Nobel Prize winners and leaders in every field of endeavour.

The University offers a comprehensive range of courses, including a number of disciplines unique in Australia. Teaching is spread across nine different state-of-the art campuses, located across New South Wales.

The University of Sydney’s commitment to excellence in research has resulted in an outstanding record in national competitive funding and underpins an approach to teaching which has won nominations for excellence and resulted in high student satisfaction ratings. The University has 78 research centres and institutes and is home to three ARC Centres of Excellence.

The teaching, research and cultural life of the University is supported by extensive facilities, including the largest library collection in the Southern Hemisphere, the world-class Nicholson Museum of archaeological antiquities, the Macleay Museum of natural history and ethnographic collections and the University Art Gallery. Its outstanding sporting and recreation facilities provide a training centre for students and Olympic athletes.

The University of Sydney is a key member of the Group of Eight Australian major research-intensive universities, and the Worldwide Universities Network.

Campuses

The University of Sydney has nine official campuses.

1.         Camperdown/Darlington Campus.

2.         Cumberland Campus. Home to the Faculty of Health Sciences (based in Lidcombe).

3.         Mallett Street Campus. Home of the Sydney Nursing School.

4.         Sydney Conservatorium of Music Campus. In Macquarie Street, central Sydney.

5.         Rozelle Campus. Home to Sydney College of the Arts.

6.         Surry Hills Campus. Home to the Faculty of Dentistry.

7.         Camden Campus. Contains facilities connected to the Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment.

8.         Burren Street Campus. Facilties are currently under development.

9.         Sydney Medical School campuses. These include the School of Rural Health (in Dubbo and Orange), the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Concord Hospital, Westmead Hospital, the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Nepean Hospital, Northern Clinical School, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, and Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health.

Faculties

The University of Sydney has 16 faculties.

1. Agriculture and Environment

2. Architecture, Design and Planning

3. Arts and Social Sciences

4. Business (Business School)

5. Dentistry

6. Education and Social Work

7. Engineering and Information Technologies

8. Health Sciences

9. Law (Sydney Law School)

10. Medicine (Sydney Medical School)

11. Nursing and Midwifery

12. Pharmacy

13. Science

14. Sydney College of the Arts

15. Sydney Conservatorium of Music

16. Veterinary Science

Number of Employees

Full-time employees: 7616

For more information, please visit: http://sydney.edu.au/

Company info
Telephone
+(61) 2 9351 2222
Location
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
NEW SOUTH WALES
2006
Australia

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