• Full-time, Permanent Opportunity


• Exciting Teaching & Research Role for a Lecturer in Psychiatry


• Level B + 17% superannuation + Full Clinical Loading



 
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Full-time, Permanent Opportunity for a Lecturer in Psychiatry that entails an exciting teaching role with opportunities for research.



We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Psychiatry at the Northern Clinical School.



In this role you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to teaching and learning practice, design and evaluation while continuing to build your academic skills.



The appointee will also have an opportunity to take a leadership role in the teaching and assessment of the Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine (PAAM) block of the Sydney Medical Program and contribute to other postgraduate coursework/research programs as appropriate.



To be considered for this role you will be eligible for a clinical appointment in mental health as a psychiatrist within NSLHD at Hornsby Hospital.


Your key responsibilities will be to:


Teaching

• engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences which meet the university's expectations and standards for education


• undertake independent teaching and apply research or scholarly activity to enhance educational practices and outcomes


• develop innovative teaching approaches and evaluate teaching and learning effectiveness for continuous improvement


• liaise with professional staff and affiliates to co-ordinate the delivery of teaching to MD students in the Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine block.



 
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Research

• conduct original research independently or as part of a team, focusing on publication, conference presentations, and securing research funding


• engage in translational research and establish collaborations for research, development, commercialisation, and policy improvement


• you will have an opportunity to collaborate in research undertaken in the CADE Clinic.


• build a professional profile through participation in conferences, seminars, and outreach activities



 
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Administration

• carry out administrative tasks and contribute to faculty/school meetings


• contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled


• understand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty/school strategic agenda


• undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required.



 
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About you:

 

• AHPRA registered as a specialist with RANZCP-recognized qualification as a psychiatrist e.g., FRANZCP or equivalent


• proven ability, commitment and passion for engaging in scholarly activities to inform innovative pedagogical practice


• demonstrated capacity to stimulate, actively engage and educate students using a range of media


• broad experience in teaching and learning in a tertiary environment, as evidenced by participation in team teaching within an established program and experience in teaching in a variety of settings


• be on a trajectory towards leadership in educational design and delivery


• demonstrated success in designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives


• have an area of clinical expertise within psychiatry defined by topic and/or population e.g. old age, mood disorders, anxiety, youth mental health


• developing network of relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders.



 
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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.



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



This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.



EEO statement



At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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.





How to apply



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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Jenny Seo, Recruitment Operations, by email to jenny.seo@sydney.edu.au



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