First Peoples Optometry & Vision Science Lead — Senior Lecturer (Identified)
This role is based in Australia, at the Blakcademy, Faculty of Medicine & Health, and will be based in the Kensington campus, Sydney, NSW. The position is part‑time, 21 hours a week, and the remuneration is $155,403 base (+17% superannuation, leave loading).
The role provides leadership and supports the School of Optometry & Vision Science to implement the First Peoples Cultural Capabilities Health Curriculum into undergraduate and post‑graduate programs. The incumbent is an emerging researcher expected to advance their research profile with publications in peer‑reviewed journals, applications for competitive funding, higher‑degree student supervision, and contribution to academic administrative functions and leadership within the School.
This position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only. UNSW considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s 14 of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
Key Skills And Experience Required
- This is an identified position, and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required.
- A PhD in a health or education related discipline, and/or relevant work experience, or the willingness to enrol/current enrolment in a relevant PhD.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design using a range of First Peoples pedagogical approaches, development and delivery of courses and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
- Experience of implementing educational technologies and online delivery methods.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence and fostering this in others.
- Demonstrated success in initiating curriculum development and improvement.
- Demonstrated experience with industry or work‑integrated learning.
- Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
- Experience in successfully recruiting and supervising high calibre students.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with the profession and industry and attract funding for learning and teaching initiatives.
Benefits & Culture
- Flexible Working arrangements (work from home, flexible hours)
- Additional 3 days leave during Christmas holidays
- Cultural duties performed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members are recognised with reduced workload or additional allowance
- Career development opportunities
- Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
- Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave‑loading payments and salary sacrifice.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)
Applications close: Sunday 28th June before 11.30pm Sydney time.
