Salary and Benefits
* Base Salary starting from $127,436 + 17% superannuation
* Be a part of The School of Health Sciences, which is ranked number three in the world for sports, physical therapy, and rehabilitation
About the Opportunity
The Sydney School of Health Sciences is committed to educating people‐centric physiotherapists through a scaffolded degree structure that helps build clinical experience over time. Applied research at the University of Sydney is aimed at improving evidence‐based treatment and prevention strategies to improve the lives of people with physical disorders or disabilities. Our academic staff support higher‐degree research candidates to develop research expertise.
The school is in a period of exciting and significant investment by the Faculty of Medicine and Health. In order to deliver on the University's ambitious strategic plan, the University is seeking academics who are passionate about improving health outcomes and/or health equity in the local, national and global communities, who are committed to teaching and research, and who are team players ready to contribute across the broad field of academic activities. The position offers an opportunity to develop and contribute to research and teaching in physiotherapy as part of a multidisciplinary team at the Faculty of Medicine and Health.
We are looking to onboard two Lecturers (Education focused, Level B) in a continuing capacity; the incumbent will be located in the Susan Wakil Health building on the Camperdown Campus.
To be successful you will have clinical expertise in one or more of the following areas of physiotherapy: musculoskeletal physiotherapy or clinical education.
Key Responsibilities
* Developing and delivering educational activities (seminars, lectures, tutorials and assessments), applying current research findings and clinical experience to help prepare students for the workforce
* Undertaking professional development activities to grow your knowledge of contemporary learning and teaching practices
* Evaluating your teaching and learning practices and applying learnings to improve practices and outcomes
* Build and maintain a research profile which meets University expectations and standards, including publication of book chapters or peer‐reviewed journal articles, producing conference or seminar papers, and generating research income through competitive grant applications
* Develop research collaborations which will ultimately result in knowledge or technology transfer leading to commercialisation, improved policy or practice and/or enhancements to industry, the profession or the community
* Commit to activities that support the development of discipline, school, faculty and University
* Maintain active involvement with the profession, professional associations and, as appropriate, community activities, including assisting with the organisation of seminars, conferences and activities
Qualifications and Experience
* PhD (or near submission) in an academic field relevant to the discipline; clinical qualifications and experience in physiotherapy
* Experience teaching and learning activities, evidenced by participation in teaching within an established program or other educational opportunities; provide details about your experience designing, implementing and evaluating teaching initiatives
* A developing research profile evidenced by original, high‐quality, independent research in the discipline or area of expertise
* Experience undertaking service, leadership, or coordination activities that contribute to the development, quality or sustainability of your area of practice or professional role
* Experience working closely in teams and supervising or mentoring others
* A developing knowledge and understanding of the key strategic issues in the physiotherapy profession and higher education sector
* Have a developing network of relationships with key academic, industry, and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders
Desired Skills and Experience
We look for candidates who can demonstrate strong commitment to teaching excellence, an ability to collaborate across disciplines, and a track record of contributing to academic community events.
EEO Statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a community that reflects the wider community we serve. We welcome applications from candidates of any background.
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