2 Positions – 1.0 FTE and 0.8 FTE

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The School of Health Sciences is educating tomorrow's graduates in an environment that is contemporary, challenging, and adaptive to a rapidly evolving world. Our teaching programs are intrinsically interdisciplinary and cover a broad range of professional and other disciplines in the clinical and non-clinical health sciences, and in sport-related disciplines. These areas are underpinned by a strong focus on research and research led teaching, which involves partnerships with a range of external organisations. Our programs include undergraduate degrees, Honours degrees, coursework Masters programs, and higher degree research programs (Masters and PhD). All the health science programs combine strong interprofessional health competencies common to all health science professionals and specialist discipline practice.

About you and the role

We are seeking two forward thinking, dynamic, and innovative scholars to take on roles at the level of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy and to contribute to our undergraduate and postgraduate programs in this area. You will have expertise and experience in Occupational Therapy and related areas, and the ability to teach into a range of Occupational Therapy areas.

In these positions you will be expected to be involved in a range of academic activities including the coordination and teaching of subjects in the Occupational Therapy program. You will be expected to conduct research and supervise, where appropriate, undergraduate (Honours) and postgraduate (Masters and PhD) students in their area of expertise. You will work closely with research and teaching staff in the School of Health Sciences and will be encouraged to develop collaborations across the wider University. You will also be required to foster relevant relationships external to the University.

These positions are based at the Campbelltown campus but multi-campus activities requiring travel between campuses may be required.

There are two ongoing positions (1.0 FTE and 0.8 FTE) available.

Benefits and perks

Remuneration Package:

• Academic Level B $127,812 to $150,817p.a. (comprising Salary of $108,003 to $127,531 p.a., plus 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading).
• Academic Level C $155,383 to $178,242 p.a. (comprising Salary of $131,433 to $150,971 p.a., plus 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading).

Salary Packaging options and many other benefits.

For further information on this position, please read the attached Candidate Brief.

Position Enquiries: Professor Gregory Kolt, Dean, School of Health Sciences, email g.kolt@westernsydney.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: The Recruitment Team can be contacted 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday via email recruitment@westernsydney.edu.au

Closing Date: 8:30 pm, Sunday 21 August 2022

To be eligible for this position you must provide evidence of your Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency at the time of application.