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The University of South Australia is a modern and innovative institution with a strong reputation for high-quality research, teaching and learning conducted in collaboration with industry and the professions. Having more than 36,000 students, it is South Australia’s largest university and was ranked 11th in Australia (in the top 3% worldwide) in the most recent QS World University Rankings. The University of South Australia fosters a rich and rigorous research environment enabled by substantial growth in Category 1 research income. It hosts six research institutes and 17 research centres. It is a partner in 13 co-operative research centres and major national and state research initiatives, and is engaged in 500+ international research projects in 45 nations. In the national Excellence in Research for Australia analysis of research performance 70% of research assessed at the University of South Australia was deemed to be of world standard or above.
Position Title:
Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer: Population Health
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer: Population Health will be an established leading or a promising academic with discipline-based training and authority in epidemiology or biostatistics, otherwise applied social statistics, demography, or social measurement and psychometrics, focussing on population or public health problems. This position will provide leadership in the relevant discipline of expertise, and enhance the research productivity of the School of Population Health in collaborative, multi- and trans-disciplinary Category 1 research initiatives, authorship of refereed publications, and supervision of postgraduate research degree students. The position will also provide teaching of methodology in the discipline of expertise, to postgraduate students enrolled in the School and contribute to the teaching of the principles of population health throughout the Division of Health Sciences. For further information please refer to the position description found at:www.unisa.edu.au/About-UniSA/Working-at-UniSA/Vacancies/
Position Qualifications:
1. A research doctorate in epidemiology or biostatistics, otherwise applied social statistics, demography, or social measurement and psychometrics, focussing on population or public health topics. 2. Evidence of successful completion of advanced, full-term/semester-based postgraduate coursework in research methods including advanced statistical analysis, either the context of, or consequent to, doctoral training. 3. Experience with longitudinal analysis and/or multi-level or analysis of clustered observations. 4. A clear record of strong national achievement, extending to international achievement in a field within or related to population health, substantiated by excellence in research and teaching or postgraduate supervision. 5. Experience in higher education teaching and learning environment, applying problem-based learning approaches. 6. An established record of research and scholarly activity, independently and as part of a team, as evidenced by the ability to attract nationally or internationally competitive grants as well as significant research outputs including national and international publications in peer-reviewed journals. 7. Experience in leadership and the conduct of population-based health/social research, including the implementation and monitoring of research and data collection protocols, ethics or institutional review board submissions, and study co-ordination including budget monitoring and stakeholder reporting and communications. 8. Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills, ability to function well in a multidisciplinary environment, and ability to develop networks and strategic relationships, professional and community partnerships, and effective relationships with students and staff to build capacity.
Salary Range:
Associate Professor: $116,740 - $128,606 per annum / Senior Lecturer: $96,953 - $111,796 per annum
Benefits:
UniSA offers a range of services and facilities to support staff and their families – from an Employee Assistance Program through to medical insurance – so help is always on hand. Competitive remuneration includes generous superannuation contributions and salary sacrifice making it easier for you to make before-tax contributions to car leasing and parking, laptops, travel, subscriptions to journals, even relocation fees and financial advice. Whichever of the five campuses you’re based at, you’ll enjoy the same UniSA care and appreciation, all against the backdrop of modern, cutting-edge facilities. For further information please visit: http://w3.unisa.edu.au/workingatunisa/benefits/benefits.asp
Web Site:
www.unisa.edu.au/
Application Address:
Applications must be lodged online at: http://www.unisa.edu.au/About-UniSA/Working-at-UniSA/Vacancies/
Contact Email: Professor Mark Daniel, Head of School: Population Health - mark.daniel@unisa.edu.au
Application Deadline:
24/10/2012
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