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Senior Lecturer in Clinical Epidemiology

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
Location
Sydney, Australia
Salary
AU$135,000 - AU$144,000 per annum pro-rata + 17% Super
Closing date
1 Nov 2021

Job Details

  • Part time (0.5 FTE) Continuing employment, located on the Camperdown Campus at the Faculty of Medicine and Health
  • Opportunity to join the world-renowned Sydney School of Public Health Academic Team
  • Base Salary Level C $135K - $144K p.a. pro-rata + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Sydney School of Public Health is one of seven schools within the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health. It consists of a network of individuals, research groups and centres that offer a wide range of educational and research opportunities in a variety of public health associated areas. We are seeking a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Epidemiology (Level C) academic who is passionate and knowledgeable about clinical epidemiology and whose teaching and research in clinical epidemiology is expanding knowledge in this field. Reporting to the Director, Master of Clinical Epidemiology Program Professor of Public Health and Pain Medicine Professor Fiona Blyth you will be is expected to be a highly effective team player ready to contribute to the Clinical Epidemiology group and to the broader School and Faculty strategic goals.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • deliver high quality teaching and research commensurate with academic level
  • plan, develop, coordinate, and deliver high quality teaching in the University of Sydney's Clinical Epidemiology Program
  • engage effectively and efficiently with students from clinical backgrounds
  • develop programs and learning resources for student engagement and evaluate innovative practices in teaching and learning with a view to improving educational experiences and outcomes, and meeting the University's expectations and standards for education
  • participate in research in collaboration with other researchers and also groups within the School of Public Health
  • develop a specific stream of research relevant to clinical epidemiology and pursue appropriate research funding
  • contribute as a member of the Clinical Epidemiology team and to other School of Public Health activities.

The Sydney School of Public Health is a network of researchers, research groups and centres that facilitate the study of public health. Offering educational and research opportunities, the school's work is recognised as an institutional strength for the University. The school is widely known for its strengths in biostatistics and epidemiology.

To learn more about the Sydney School of Public Health, click here

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 a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Epidemiology who has:

  • a PhD in clinical epidemiology, public health or equivalent
  • registrable medical qualifications or other relevant health professional qualifications with experience in clinical settings
  • a demonstrated commitment to engaging with and contributing to current clinical epidemiology and public health discipline knowledge.
  • experience in curriculum development and teaching in postgraduate clinical epidemiology or public health using a range of pedagogical approaches, particularly contemporary online teaching methods
  • knowledge and skills in conducting clinical epidemiology research in relevant settings
  • leadership of, or major contribution to clinical epidemiology- related research leading to publications in high impact journals.
  • an experience of applying for competitive research funding, and a trajectory towards developing their own independent research program
  • high level written and oral communication skills
  • highly developed interpersonal skills with a focus on supervision and multidisciplinary collaboration
  • successful management of teaching and research commitments including the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines, in a higher education context
  • evidence of real contributions to professional and administrative activities in a higher education setting.

Closing date for applications

11.59 pm, Monday 1 November 2021

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

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.

Other

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit:NSW Health employment requirements

EEO statement

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.

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 support filling out this application, please contact Helen Efstathiou, Recruitment Consultant. Recruitment Operations, Human Resources on +61 2 8627 7137 or by email recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au

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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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