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Griffith University is a progressive, values-led university dedicated to learning, leadership, and innovation. This is your chance to help us achieve our vision to transform lives and add to human knowledge and understanding in a way that creates a future that benefits all.

Since opening in 1975, Griffith has grown from one campus and 451 students to become a comprehensive, multi-campus institution, with 50,000 students and more than 300,000 graduates.

The School of Health Sciences and Social Work offers a range of educational programs in Exercise and Sport, Human Services, Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Counselling, Speech Pathology, and Social Work. Disciplines at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at located at the Logan, Nathan, Gold Coast and online campuses.

The School of Health Sciences and Social Work is currently recruiting multiple Lecturers (Level B) in a range of Allied Health, Social Work and Human Service Disciplines. These are continuing, part time (minimum 0.4 FTE, 40%), and teaching-focused positions based at the Logan, Nathan, or Gold Coast campuses. As Griffith is a multi-campus University, you may be required to work across other campus locations.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be Academic Level B1 $110,464 - $131,180 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $129,242 - $153,480 per annum.

About You
You will be someone who brings discipline-specific knowledge and skills relevant to one of the areas in the School:

• Occupational Therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Exercise and Sport
• Human Services
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Social Work
• Speech Pathology

Ideally, you will also be someone with a strong commitment to interprofessional education with an ability to teach across the school in any of the following:

• Anatomy and physiology
• Evidence-based practice
• Research methods
• Interpersonal communication/counselling
• Preparation for placement

Successful candidates will also teach into relevant programs across our allied health, sport and social work disciplines. In addition, we also seek expert content teaching in:

• Physiotherapy - with experience in neurological rehabilitation and/or acute cardiorespiratory physiotherapy (desirable).
• Occupational Therapy and Nutrition and Dietetics - supporting practice education.
• Speech Pathology - linguistics and phonetics and paediatric practice.

Griffith University is deeply committed to recognising the unique place of First Peoples in our history and culture and the importance of respecting Indigenous knowledges, culture and talent, and in providing positive opportunities for a diverse and inclusive staff and student community.

To be successful in this role, you will be passionate and innovative in your approach to teaching the next generation of professionals. You will have experience in teaching and/or supervision in clinical or university environments. These roles may be suitable for applicants who wish to transition from professional practice to the university environment, capitalising on your significant industry experience. Where relevant you will be registered with AHPRA and/or and hold membership of a relevant national professional body.

At Griffith, you’ll thrive in a culture of support and inclusivity and be able to accelerate your academic career in a community focused on impact.

Excellence
We believe excellence should have impact. It’s why we’re here. We strive for the highest possible standards in teaching and research, while ensuring we create positive effects for our communities. 

Culture
Our people thrive in a culture of support and inclusivity, united by a shared purpose. We bring together exceptional thinkers from diverse disciplines to tackle the greatest challenges of our time.  

Opportunity
Griffith was created to be a different kind of university. We’re proud of our past, but we understand that true progress comes from challenging the status quo. That’s why we’re excited for what we’re building next. 

We invest in and value our people and are proud to offer additional benefits, including: 

• Flexible working options and genuine work-life balance.
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
• Generous leave entitlements, including paid parental leave.

Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

How to apply
Please submit your application online, ensuring you include the following:

• A cover letter outlining your discipline teaching area(s) that best align with your knowledge and experience, preferred location & hours, and your suitability for the role (please refer to the position description here and the about you section above).
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including your full contact details.

Key points:

• Seeking Level B – Lecturer (Teaching Focussed) academics in the School of Health Sciences and Social Work.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Part time continuing roles at our Gold Coast, Nathan or Logan Campuses.
• Interprofessional teaching opportunities within one of the largest Schools of the university.
• Bring your innovative strategies for learning and teaching and join our School of Health Sciences and Social Work.

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For application support, please contact People Services on 07 3735 4011 referencing number REF6161E.

Closing date: Thursday the 24th October 2024 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.