Organisation/Company: UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Research Field: Sociology Ethics in health sciences Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country: Australia Application Deadline: 9 Feb 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract: Permanent Job Status: Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Permanent/continuing, full-time appointment Level E: $214,069 + 17% Superannuation The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading Australian university with a history of outstanding achievements in teaching and learning, research, and community engagement. It is fundamentally committed to providing our diverse body of students with an engaging world-class and internationally oriented learning experience. The University has also established a strong research profile and an outstanding record of achievement in research performance and intensity over the last decade.
Sitting within the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities and established in 2013, the School of Social Sciences is a dynamic, inter-disciplinary community of health and social science scholars of national and international standing with a goal to change society for the better. It comprises five disciplines – Criminology and Social Policy, Geography & Sustainability, Public Health, Social Work, and Occupational Health and Safety – and three research units – the Australian Centre for Engagement, Evidence and Values (ACHEEV), and the Centre for Occupational, Public and Environmental Research in Safety & Health (COPERSH).
The School of Social Sciences is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, energetic academic leader to provide and contribute to the vision and leadership within the Discipline of Social Work. The appointee will be an accomplished scholar, both nationally and internationally, able to locate themselves within domains of focus for the School and the Discipline, while also displaying a strong commitment to inter-disciplinarity. In collaboration with the Discipline Lead, the position provides leadership across research, teaching, and external engagement, thus shaping the future direction of the Discipline.
How to Apply You will be prompted to respond to an online selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process. For further information about this position, please contact the Head of School, Prof Annette Braunack-Mayer at or +61 2 4298 1228.
Position Description Closing Date: Sunday 9 February 2025, 11:59PM
Note: This position has been classified as 'child-related work", more information is available within the position description.
Note: This position is being re-advertised. If you have previously applied, you do not need to reapply.
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