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Sydney Horizon Educators (Faculty of Medicine and Health) Full time and part time continuing academic Lecturer/Senior 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 Faculty of Medicine and Health Base Salary Level B/C $122,830 p.a. - $173,492 p.a. (pro-rata for part time appointments) + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The University of Sydney welcomes applications for various academic disciplines during an exciting and innovative time. 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 (EF) and teaching and research academic positions across the Faculty of Medicine and Health. You will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to teaching in your field of expertise while you also continue to build substantial research contribution, expertise, connections, and impact. As part of this role, you will also contribute to the governance, leadership, and engagement work of your employing school. Over time, staff appointed to these roles will be supported to engage with professional development opportunities to build their capability to lead change and improvement in teaching and research at the University. The University of Sydney is recognised as one of the top research and teaching universities in the world. A globally ranked university, ranked 18th in QS University World Rankings 2025, 1st for sustainability in Australia. 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. For the Sydney Horizon Educators, there will be access to up to AUD$30K to support education related activities, including education-related research and education-related professional development and learning. 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. Positions in this opportunity are for talented educators with a passion for, and demonstrated excellence in, educational practice and innovation, and research capability (in disciplinary and/or education-related research). This newly-recruited group of educators will support an uplift in the teaching capability and student experience at the University of Sydney, while also developing as leaders in the education space at the University. You will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to teaching and learning design, delivery, and evaluation in your specialised field while you also contribute to research in relation to your discipline and/or your educational practice. As part of this role, you will also contribute to the governance, leadership, and engagement work of your employing school, particularly as it relates to education. For further information regarding the Sydney Horizon Educators roles and responsibilities please refer the following link. When submitting your application, please select the position(s) you would like to apply for. The Faculty of Medicine and Health has been designed to enable innovation, excellence and strategic vision in teaching, research, and clinical practice not only in medicine and health, but in all of the areas in which we operate. We are committed to challenging conventional wisdom, and to finding new paths to travel. We are focused on leading new possibilities in the way we deliver wellness and healthcare and in making a distinctive impact on healthcare, both locally and globally. To build on this performance, the University is seeking applications for the following positions: Sydney School of Nursing - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Social Sciences/Clinical Education Nursing/Paediatric Nursing/Mental Health Nursing (Education Focused) (Camperdown Campus), Level B/C The University of Sydney Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery (Sydney Nursing School) is the school of choice to nurture global citizens in health and wellbeing. We are currently ranked #1 in Australia and #14 globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. As a leader in nursing research and education, Sydney Nursing School produces graduates who possess critical thinking skills and knowledge of local and global health issues to provide exceptional care for individuals and communities. We are also home to the Discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health. We are seeking two (2) education focused full-time or part-time academics at the level of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer with deep expertise and passion for teaching in any of the following areas: mental health nursing, social science, clinical education nursing or paediatric nursing. You will have a PhD in nursing, public health or an academic field relevant to the discipline, including a qualification and extensive experience in this area of nursing. A current AHPRA registration (Nurse) is a requirement for this position. You will make a significant contribution to high-quality teaching and innovative learning practices, curriculum design and evaluation in nursing. The successful applicant will also contribute to the Nursing School's research strategy, through independent research activity, and/or involvement in interdisciplinary grants and projects. About you The University values excellence, trust, and accountability. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talented academics who align to these values and who will lead our teaching and research work at the university in the years to come. You will join a dynamic, engaged group in a highly collaborative and supportive teaching and research environment. We are looking for education focused candidates who understand the principles and pedagogy of good curriculum and assessment design, and who will make a significant contribution to improving the student experience at the University. Successful candidates will understand or be willing to learn the research principles around teaching and learning design, delivery, and evaluation. They will have a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with students, facilitating and guiding their learning in research, theory, and laboratory sessions. They will also have demonstrated ability to conduct research and (at all levels, but particularly at Level C and D) a willingness to develop a program of education-related research over time. We are therefore looking for Sydney Horizon Educators who have: a PhD or nearly-completed PhD in an academic field relevant to the disciplineexperience in assessment, feedback and learning by designexperience in contributing to outstanding educational design, delivery, evaluation and outcomesa developing network of relationships with key academic, industry or professional institutions partners and stakeholdersdemonstrated experience in supervising or mentoring others and/or coordinating team activitiesa demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teachingsound 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 initiativesa record of excellent teaching, learning, and assessment practice in a tertiary environment, as evidenced through student and supervisor feedbackthe capacity to engage students and enable a supportive, inclusive learning environmenta high level of interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively with colleaguesthe ability to work collaboratively with other staff, including professional staff, and foster principles of equity, diversity and inclusionhigh-level written and verbal communication skillsSenior Lecturers who, in addition to the above can demonstrate: their knowledge and understanding of the key, strategic, education-related issues in the higher education sector and/or the Universitytheir experience as an effective unit, course or program coordinator or director (especially for large classes), as evidenced by student and staff feedbackPre-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 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. 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 through the following web address: https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us/careers-at-sydney.html Please search for 0124718 on the landing page. Current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. Anticipated timelines Please refer to the Recruitment Guidelines for key information about this recruitment campaign. Contact Information For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Frank McHenry, Recruitment Officer. Recruitment Operations, Human Resources on +61 2 8627 0063 or by email ****** The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the following Position Descriptions for these Education Focused roles: - Lecturer (Education Focused) – Level B - Senior Lecturer (Education Focused) – Level C
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