• Full time or Part time, Two continuing academic Lecturer Education Focused positions at The University of Sydney
• Opportunity for the best and brightest talented educators and researchers to be part of our future at the University of Sydney Business School.
• Base Salary Level B $122,830 – $145,858 p.a. (pro-rata, if applicable), + 17% superannuation + access to up to AUD$30K to support education activities, including education-related research and education-related professional development and learning

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney welcomes applications for a Sydney Horizon Educator (Identified) at The University of Sydney Business School. These roles have been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Should your application be progressed, you will be required to provide your confirmation of identity documentation.

These roles focus on embedding First Nations histories, cultural protocols and ways of doing, being and sharing knowledge into the Faculty's curricula and will provide key leadership in helping the University of Sydney achieve its ambitions under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Plan 2022-2024 and the University's One Sydney, Many People Strategy.  For more information, please view the following link.

The University of Sydney Business School has an outstanding international reputation in management research and teaching and collaborates closely with industry, government, and the not-for-profit sectors. With a range of top-ranked programs and prestigious triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS, we are in the top 1% of business schools worldwide and global leaders in business and management education. We are undergoing significant transformative change, which brings opportunities for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us. 

Our Discipline of Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship was formed in 2018 and serves as a key plank in the Business School’s “Innovative. Responsible. Sustainable” strategy to distinguish itself among the leading Business Schools in Australia. We engage in impactful teaching and high-quality research to develop actionable knowledge for a sustainable future. Driven by ambitious standards of excellence, we partner with academia, businesses, governments, and civil society organisations. We are at the forefront of developing micro-credentials and lifelong learning opportunities in line with the University of Sydney Business School’s purpose-driven Strategy 2023-27. Our graduates are highly valued by industry, professional services, government and third-sector organisations.

With the introduction of the new University of Sydney Enterprise Agreement 2023-26, the University has committed to establishing and advertising new continuing education-focused academic positions. The positions are for talented educators passionate about and demonstrated excellence in teaching, curriculum design, educational practice and innovation, and research capability (in disciplinary and/or education-related research). This newly recruited group of educators is recognised both internationally and within the University for their expertise in educational delivery and will support an uplift in the teaching capability and student experience at the University of Sydney.   

Sydney Horizon Educators Opportunities

Successful education-focused candidates will join the Sydney Horizon Educators cohort. For further insights into this exciting opportunity, we invite you to watch this video.

The University of Sydney is recognised as one of the top research and teaching universities in the world.

Over time, staff appointed to these roles will be supported to engage with professional development opportunities to build their capability to lead change and improve teaching at the University.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• undertake a leadership role in educational innovation, curriculum design and review, contributing to outstanding educational delivery and outcomes
• design and engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences which meet the University’s expectations and standards for education
• delivering outstanding teaching and learning outcomes for students
• develop teaching and unit materials, working with more senior academics within the University
• maintain relevant Work, Health and Safety requirements and management including laboratory and/or field work
• through research and scholarly creative work, contribute to knowledge within your discipline or area of expertise, particularly as it relates to teaching and learning in your discipline
• develop and refine your education research skills, particularly as they relate to evaluating and improving teaching and learning in your discipline
• maintain high quality, standards and excellence in your educational activities and output
• contribute to the governance, leadership, and engagement work in your school.

The aims of these education-focused roles are to attract and retain the best and brightest emerging academics, within a specialised category of academic engagement for talented educators with a passion for, and demonstrated excellence in, teaching, the student experience, pedagogical practice, and educational innovation.

About you

The University values trust, accountability and excellence. As such, we see the importance of recruiting up to two talented academics who align with these values and who will lead our teaching and research work at the University in the coming years. You will join a dynamic, engaged group in a highly collaborative and supportive teaching and research environment.

We are looking for Sydney Horizon Educators who have:

• a PhD or nearly-completed PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline
• experience in assessment, feedback and learning by design
• experience in contributing to outstanding educational design, delivery, evaluation and outcomes
• a developing network of relationships with key academic, industry or professional institutions partners and stakeholders
• demonstrated experience in supervising or mentoring others and/or coordinating team activities
• a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching
• sound experience of teaching and learning, and the ability to contribute to teaching at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate levels in lecture, tutorial and practical settings.
• proven experience in designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives
• a record of excellent teaching, learning, and assessment practice in a tertiary environment, as evidenced through student and supervisor feedback
• the capacity to engage students and enable a supportive, inclusive learning environment
• a high level of interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• the ability to work collaboratively with other staff, including professional staff, and foster principles of equity, diversity and inclusion
• high-level written and verbal communication skills.

The Lecturer of Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (Education-Focused) dedicates most of their contribution to teaching and teaching-related activities (up to 70%), with a minimum of 20% research and 10% governance, service, and engagement. Additionally, you will mentor junior academics, advising on teaching methodologies, education research approaches, publications, and career advancement. 

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.

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.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, including women. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Please prepare and upload a statement indicating how you believe you meet the criteria outlined in the “About you” of the advertisement (maximum 3 A4 pages) and a CV which can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Applications will be reviewed as received.

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Anticipated timelines 

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Contact Information

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Justyn Griffin, Recruitment Partner. Recruitment Operations, Human Resources on by email hr.recruitmentcampaign@sydney.edu.au

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Lecturer (Education Focused) – Identified – Level B

Applications Close

Wednesday 23 October 2024 11:59 PM