Full-time Continuing role at Camperdown
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer role in Implementation Research and Scale-Up Evaluation
Base Salary Level B $132,533 or Base Salary Level C $162,347 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
Sydney School of Public Health is Australia's first and leading school of public health. We are a leader in a number of research areas including health policy, health promotion and prevention of disease and disabilities, among others. Our internationally recognised researchers are motivated by the need to improve health globally, and have interests that embrace the ethical, social, economic and environmental causes of health.
An outstanding opportunity exists for a high-potential and emerging public health academic with demonstrated expertise in population health, and experience in the implementation, scale-up, and evaluation of population-wide health interventions. This is a mixed teaching and research role with two primary functions.
- Teaching and education leadership - contribute to the delivery and coordination of public health teaching, including curriculum development, student learning and assessment, and professional development activities that build public health workforce capability.
- Research and research leadership - develop and lead a research program in prevention and implementation science, with a focus on generating evidence to inform the implementation, evaluation and scale-up of health interventions and policies. You will also contribute to research leadership through grant success, publications, collaborations and strategic partnerships.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
For Level B and C
Teaching
- develop and maintain teaching, assessment, and tutorial curriculum in implementation and applied research, scale up and evaluation in chronic disease prevention and health promotion
- coordinate and deliver teaching across face-to-face and online formats, including lectures, seminars and workshops relevant to the School of Public Health
- conduct student assessments and provide academic advice and support to students as required
- supervise and mentor junior academic and teaching staff to achieve these key activities
Research
- lead and undertake research and evaluation on the implementation and scale-up of prevention interventions and policies, identifying research priorities and generating practical knowledge to improve population health and equity outcomes
- develop a program of research in prevention and implementation science, including areas such as physical activity, obesity and diabetes prevention, and sun protection
- serve as expert and mentor for the domain of implementation research and scaling up of interventions, leading and contributing to academic publications and research grant applications, and support colleagues in SSPH and partners in developing research proposals which include components of implementation research, implementation science, and scale-up
Governance
- contribute to governance and service activities in SSPH, Prevention Research Collaboration and the University, including participating in relevant committees
- develop and maintain strategic partnerships with NSW Health (NSW Ministry of Health, Pillars and Local Health Districts), government and non-government organisations, national/international professional bodies and industry to advance research, education, policy and practice
In addition for Level C
- build and maintain a reputation for academic excellence through independent and innovative contributions to research and education, expanding knowledge and practice in prevention research
- provide leadership that has a significant impact on teaching, innovation, curriculum development, research training and supervision within the school.
- coordinate and engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences which meet the university's expectations and standards for education, including supervising/mentoring postdocs, postgraduate research projects, and higher degree research students to successful completions.
About you (selection criteria)
For Level B and C
- PhD in Public Health or equivalent, in implementation or scale up research and evaluation
- substantial experience in postgraduate teaching and curriculum development in chronic disease prevention, health promotion and/or related public health fields, including face-to-face and online delivery
- substantial experience in postgraduate teaching and curriculum development in implementation research and scale-up evaluation across face-to-face and online delivery
- experience developing and delivering professional development or capacity-building activities for the public health workforce relevant to implementation and scale up and evaluation
- substantial knowledge of implementation and scale up concepts, theories, frameworks in the Australian and global context
- demonstrated experience in conducting and contributing to implementation, scale-up and/or pragmatic evaluation research in ch
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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Implementation Research and Scale-up Evaluation-School of Public Health in Sydney employer: University of Sydney
The University of Sydney is an exceptional employer, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, offering a supportive and culturally safe environment that fosters professional growth and community engagement. With generous benefits such as cultural leave, flexible working arrangements, and access to Indigenous professional development programs, employees are empowered to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of Indigenous health education. Joining this prestigious institution means being part of a dedicated community committed to improving health outcomes and embedding First Nations perspectives into the curriculum.
