Associate Lecturer

The University of Sydney

Associate Lecturer - Epidemiology/Biostatistics
School of Public Health
Sydney Medical School
Reference No. 1962/0915

Entry level academic opportunity in teaching biostatistics and epidemiology with support for professional development

Full-time fixed term for two years

Remuneration package: Level A $79K-$100K p.a including base salary, leave loading and up to 17% super

The Sydney Medical School is a large and comprehensive assembly of health and medical education and research in the Asia Pacific. The Sydney School of Public Health, a core part of the Sydney Medical School, offers leading educational and research opportunities that are recognised as an institutional strength for the University.

We are seeking to appoint an Associate Lecturer in the areas of Epidemiology and Biostatistics to tutor and help co-ordinate teaching in these areas for post graduate students undertaking Master of Public Health/Master of International Public Health Programs and similar post graduate programs. This is a full time, fixed term position for a period of two years.

In this role you will:

assist in the coordination and administration of the epidemiology and biostatistics programs, involving tasks such as liaising with tutors and organising the epidemiology and biostatistics tutorial programs and arranging appropriate room bookings for tutorials and assessments

participate in the teaching of the MPH program including tutoring in epidemiology and biostatistics units in the School of Public Health

provide academic support to students undertaking epidemiology and biostatistics units in the MPH

assist in the development and review of teaching materials including reading materials and on-line learning sites

assist in the development and marking of assessments

assist with the evaluation of epidemiology and biostatistics units of study.

To be successful in this role you will have:

a MPH, MIPH or equivalent qualification and completion of a range of advanced elective units in epidemiology and biostatistics in an MPH or equivalent program

sound knowledge of BOTH epidemiology and biostatistics as demonstrated by completion of core and at least some advanced units in biostatistics and epidemiology in an MPH or equivalent program

excellent verbal and written communication skills

ability to work as part of a team as well as to work independently at times

the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines and be highly organised with excellent attention to detail

teaching experience -tutoring, lecturing, student supervision (desirable)

administrative experience (desirable).

This is a junior academic position and will be suitable for applicants desiring experience working in an academic environment within one of Australia's leading universities.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

Please note: only candidates with unlimited rights to work in Australia are eligible to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 11pm 14 October 2015

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.