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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Public Health

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Australia
Closing date
Nov 27, 2018

Job Details

The School of Public Health

The University of Queensland was, in 1936, the first university in the English-speaking world to establish a Department of Social Medicine. This evolved in the 1950's to the Department of Preventative and Social Medicine and the School was formally established in 2001 to improve health outcomes through learning, discovery and engagement. The School of Public Health has recently been ranked as the top Public Health school in Australasia in the US News Global university rankings. We are a global leader in improving the health of populations in a changing and inequitable world.

The School's strategy is centered on academic performance and a commitment to excellence in teaching. We offer programs and courses in all major fields of population and public health to almost 1000 postgraduate and undergraduate students. Our MPH is the only accredited program in the Australasia and S.E. Asia region (APHEA and ASPHER) and one of the few to offer a dual MD/MPH degree.  More than 100 research higher degree (PhD and MPhil) students actively contribute to the School's vibrant research culture while receiving comprehensive preparation for academic careers or leadership roles in public health.

Our research and engagement strategy is focused on making a real impact on some of the world's most pressing health challenges. Our major research and engagement themes are:  health promotion; climate change and environmental health; mental health; blood borne viruses; women's health; and, health systems.

 

The role

The primary purpose of this position is to undertake teaching and research in Public Health in the School of Public Health. This is an identified position and the occupant must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent under sections 25 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.

 

The person

Applicants should possess a PhD and have expertise in an relevant area of Public Health. Ideally candidates must have evidence of development and delivery of courses in public health to undergraduates and/or postgraduate cohorts, as well as ability to publish high quality papers in leading scientific journals and the ability to prepare successful applictions for reseaching funding. Please view the position description for the full overview of the selection criteria.

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Please refer to the University's Diversity and Inclusion webpage (https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity) for further information and points of contact if you require additional support.  

Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to the contact Aleisha O'Neill, ph. 3346 5363 or a.oneill@uq.edu.au.

 

Remuneration

This is a full-time, continuing appointment at Academic Level C or D. The remuneration package will be in the below ranges, plus employer superannuation contributions from 17% included in the total package figures below:

  • Level B will be in the range $93,985 - $111,607 p.a., (total package will be in the range $109,963 - $130,580 p.a.);
  • Level C will be in the range $115,131 - $132,753 p.a., (total package will be in the range $134,703 - $155,321 p.a.);
  • Level D will be in the range $138,627 - $152,726 p.a., (total package will be in the range $162,193 - $178,689 p.a.).

 

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Associate Professor Linda Selvey on +61 7 3365 5281  or l.selvey@uq.edu.au  

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses. 

Important: please do not send your application directly to the person listed in the enquiries section of the advertisement. Applications not received via UQ Jobs online system will not be considered.

You must have valid Australian work rights to apply for this role.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

For information on completing the application process click here.

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