Lecturer in Indigenous Health

To make a valuable and innovative contribution to the teaching effort of the Discipline of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health. The position has an important role in the development and teaching of health curriculum predominantly in nursing and midwifery.

The Discipline of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health has many roles including the recruitment, retention and progression of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across all fields of health. The role the Discipline plays in student support and mentoring is essential for this to happen.

The Universities of Newcastle and New England through the Joint Med ical Program has a national and international reputation for their significant contribution and success in the graduation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors.

Overview Of Unit/school And Position Context

UON stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence, and to creating a better future for its regions through a focus on innovation and impact. The UON NeW Futures Strategic Plan (2016 - 2025) recognises that the nature of the workforce will undergo rapid transformation, particularly in Australia, as we move from an economy dependant on commodities to one reliant on new technologies, discovery, innovation and entrepreneurship.

The University of Newcastle is committed to the a dvancement and leadership of Indigenous education and research at a local, national and international level. The Wollotuka Institute is the engagement with new commun ities for research and development, social innovation, and economic opportunities.

The Wollotuka Institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and Higher Degrees by Research and undertakes high quality research grounded in reciprocity with our c ommunities. Wollotuka draws strength from culture, communities and past journeys to conduct Indigenous leadership so graduates are better prepared to sustainably in fluence cultural and social change.

This unique combination of education, research and innovation enables the Institute to offers programs in critical Indigenous studies with local, national and global perspectives. ORGANISATION CHART Key Academic reporting function Supervisory and operational functions

Role Responsibilities And Typical Activities

• Provide leadership in implementing the values and objectives of the Wollotuka Cultural Standards.
• Collaborate with other staff of Wollotuka Institute and the Indigenous Education and Research Innovation portfolio.
• Create a positive and inclusive work environment; respect differences and make people feel valued.
• Deliver research and innovation impact in Indigenous Health through the delivery of quality publications/creative works, grant applications and conference presentations with an established national, and a growing international profile.
• Active participation as a member in thematic research areas delivering outputs in alignment with the Institute's research themes.
• Deliver research outputs that:
  • Support the sustainability endeavours of the Institute
  • Are collaborative and inter-disciplinary in their approach
  • Are innovative in their application
  • Embed digital literacy, combine physical and digital capability and engage with digital culture.
• With the support of mentors/supervisors, co - supervise higher degree research (HDR) students, and co-publish with HDR students.
• Actively participate in the teaching programs of the Discipline of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health particularly those in Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery.
  • Conduct tutorials, practical classes and workshops.
  • Preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
  • Assessment preparation, marking and consultation with students in the courses in which the academic teaches into.
  • Administer/teaching/assessment via Blackboard site
  • Assist in the development of curriculum material in the discipline.
• Actively contribute to the Institute through a range of administrative functions includin g committee roles, course coordination and proactive involvement in University activities/initiatives as appropriate.
• Maintain membership of professional associations/industry networks and build partnerships with Higher Education Institutes.
• Develop a public profile as a commentator on discipline/industry related issues.
• Engage with Indigenous health organisations and leaders to build and maintain sector knowledge and expertise.
• Willing to travel between campuses to teach.
• Participation in programs and other activities of the Discipline of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health.
• Undertake other duties as directed as appropriate for this level of appointment.

Expected Behaviours

The role is expected to display personal qualities and behaviours consistent an Individual Contributors Level as outlined in the Leadership Framework.

The UON Leadership framework describes six leadership capabilities for both academic and professional staff. At UON l eaders; shape the future, engage beyond the University, work collaboratively, strive for excellence, drive performance and show courage and respect.

At UON we recognise that while leaders exist at all levels, people face different challenges and demands depending on their leadership level. For each Leadership Capability the behaviours reflect how each capability can be observed at different leadership levels in the University.