Associate Lecturer, Indigenous Strategy

Organisation/Company:
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY

Research Field:
Sociology

Ethics in social sciences

Researcher Profile:
Recognised Researcher (R2), First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country:
Australia

Application Deadline:
2 Mar 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

This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person. Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Please refer to the Guidelines for Confirmation of Identity for Indigenous Australians for the requirements of this position.

• Western Sydney University's Academic Decasualisation Program
• 2x Full-Time, Ongoing Appointments
• Remuneration:
  Academic Level A $109,861 to $132,730 p.a. | Includes 17% Superannuation & Leave Loading

About Western Sydney University:

Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located in the heart of Australia's fastest-growing, economically significant region. The University has 11 campuses in Sydney, as well as campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Surabaya, Indonesia, with plans for expansion in India. With over 200,000 alumni, nearly 50,000 students, and around 3,500 staff, the University fosters a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture.

Opportunity to be part of a sector leading program:

Western Sydney University is leading the way in strengthening career pathways for casual academic staff. Through our sector-leading Academic Decasualisation Program, we have created 150 full-time positions to be filled by casual academics by 1 March 2025. This initiative reflects our commitment to reducing insecure work within the Australian higher education sector and investing in long-term academic careers.

As part of this exciting program, we are seeking motivated academics to join us and grow their careers. With comprehensive support and training during the confirmation period, successful candidates will have a clear pathway to secure, ongoing employment, as well as the opportunity to undertake teaching, develop a research portfolio and contribute to the University through governance activities.

This Associate Lecturer position corresponds with our commitment to increase the number of Indigenous academic staff at the University. We are committed to nurturing the next generation of Indigenous academic leaders through creating opportunities for them to excel in education, research and engagement.

Join Western Sydney University as an Associate Lecturer and play a pivotal role in an inspiring academic community. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape your academic career by contributing to teaching, research, and university service.

In this role, you will:

• Teach:
  Develop, design, and deliver innovative and engaging teaching materials for tutorials, demonstrations, and workshops.
• Research:
  Build a meaningful research portfolio and share your insights through impactful publications and presentations.
• Engage:
  Collaborate with a dynamic academic community and connect with industry partners.

To be successful in the role, you will need to demonstrate a high level of energy and commitment to further developing a well-rounded career as an academic in higher education, actively involved in teaching, research, and collaboration.

There are 2x full-time, ongoing appointments and the appointee will be based in one of the Schools depending on the applicant's discipline area and will contribute to the Indigenous Centre of Excellence. Please review the position description for further information.

To be eligible for this role, you must provide evidence that you:

• are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person;
• hold a Masters degree or demonstrated substantial completion towards completion of a higher qualification;
• have not previously held an ongoing position with an Australian Higher Education provider in the previous 3 years.

Candidates must submit evidence of the above requirements and any evidence of their teaching performance, such as Student Feedback on Teaching survey outcomes, at the time of application.

Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness and strives to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution. If you share our passion for creating a more equitable and inclusive world, and if you are ready to contribute to meaningful change, join us in our mission to promote equity, inclusiveness, and wellbeing.

Remuneration Package:
Academic Level A $109,861 to $132,730 p.a. (comprising Salary of $92,834 to $112,158 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading).

Please note that a 2.9% salary increase will take effect from March 2025.

Position Enquiries:
Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to Tiana Woodward, Senior Advisor Talent Acquisition, via email

Closing Date:
8:
30pm, Sunday 2nd February 2025

You MUST use the attached CV/Resume template with your application. In addition to your resume and cover letter, you are required to submit evidence of your eligibility as per the criteria above and address the selection criteria in your application.

Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.