Lecturer in Public Health

About the Role:Menzies is looking for Lecturer in Public Health to join the Menzies Education Team.Menzies Education coordinates and delivers Charles Darwin University’s postgraduate courses in public health and health research. The culturally diverse students who attempt these awards elect to study at Menzies because of the emphasis on global and Indigenous public health and the opportunity to utilise cutting-edge health research from Menzies researchers.What you will bring to the role:As an enthusiastic, qualified Academic professional, you will have a PhD (or near completion of a PhD) or an equivalent degree in a public health or allied discipline, or a postgraduate degree with extensive public health practice and/or research experience. You will also have a postgraduate qualification in teaching or be studying or be willing to study towards the completion of such a qualification.The successful applicant will also have academic strengths in one or more of the following areas: global health, Indigenous health, health policy, sexual reproductive health, health economics, , health promotion,  environmental health and/or research methodologies.They will also:Provide a high-quality learning experience for postgraduate public health and health research students in the online and/or face-to-face teaching environments (where there is a requirement for INTERNAL delivery they must be available for the whole semester to deliver the weekly face-to-face classes).Prepare innovative course materials to enable the teaching of postgraduate public health and health research units for both the e-learning platform and face-to-face delivery.Mark student assessments in a timely manner, providing constructive feedback to students.Participate in moderation and quality improvement in the units that they deliver as required.Undertake all the administrative functions which are connected to the units of teaching including tracking academic progress and finalization of student grades.Apply university learning and teaching policies and procedures, particularly on matters of academic integrity, assessment, moderation and conduct.In addition, this role requires good communication skills (both orally and in writing) and the ability to engage with Aboriginal people and people from diverse cultures as well as the ability to work collaboratively with health professionals and academic colleagues.Why MenziesMenzies is one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses. If making a positive health impact in Australia and across our region excites and motivates you, join us as we continue to translate our research into effective programs and partnerships in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, and find enduring solutions to health problems that matter.Benefits of working for MenziesExciting career opportunity with one of Australia’s leading health research institutes.Lead change and help make a positive impact.Base salary of $88,433 - $94,329 per annum, pro-rata (total remuneration salary package including superannuation of $112,069 - $118,790 per annum, pro-rata). significant salary packaging benefits and other market leading conditions6 weeks annual leave16 weeks of parental leaveTo apply for this position, you will need to provide proof of your right to work in Australia.  This could be a working visa, evidence of permanent resident status, an Australian or New Zealand passport, Australian birth certificate or a certificate of Australian citizenship.If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact:Dr. Sharon ChirgwinAssociate Dean-Teaching and LearningVia Email: sharon.chirgwin@menzies.edu.auHow to Apply:Applicants are required to provide:Cover letterCurrent resume (CV) with 2 refereesResponses addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description, which must be no more than two (2) pages; andAny other relevant supporting documentation. To obtain the Position Description, or for more information on how to apply for this position, please visit Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au or phone Human Resources on 08 8946 8626. Closing date:  Sunday, 25 June 2023 As a recognised national leader in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research, education and research training, Menzies is committed to providing a culturally inclusive and supportive work environment, and ensuring our workforce is representative of the people with and for whom we work. We seek to amplify First Nations voices in all aspects of our work, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this position.For more information on how to apply for this position please visit: https://www.menzies.edu.au/page/Careers/Information_for_applicants/  To view a Position Description please click the below link Position Description - Lecturer in Public Health AUD Darwin 0800