Lecturer (International Program Coordinator) - Crawley, Australia - University Of Western Australia

University Of Western Australia

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Crawley, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Description

School of Molecular Sciences

An exciting, education focussed role with opportunities for international travel
Level B, fulltime appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months
Base salary range: $105,043 $124,301 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities.

With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia's top university.

About the team

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is the state's premier university, and a part of the prestigious Group of Eight Sandstone Universities in Australia.

UWA is committed to creating a dynamic learning environment, with broad scope for personal and intellectual growth. A key part of its mission is equipping students to be among the world's change makers.

The UWA School of Molecular Sciences educates the leaders of tomorrow and generates translatable, practical solutions to key global problems.

Research and undergraduate and postgraduate education in the School span the fields of chemistry; chemical biology; human, microbial and plant biochemistry, molecular biology and molecular genetics; materials; nanotechnology; 'omics technologies; synthetic biology; and systems biology.

The School has a strong PhD cohort, successful, externally funded research programmes, and collaborations exist with national and international universities, industry, hospitals, and community stakeholders, generating high quality publications, patents, and spin-out companies.

The University engages in a range of international educational partnerships and articulated degree programs.

In partnership with Southwest University (SWU), UWA teaches into the undergraduate Biotechnology program of the Bachelor of Science at the SWU Beibei Campus, Chongqing, China.

Students subsequently have an opportunity to complete their degree at UWA at the Crawley Campus, Perth, Australia.

About the opportunity

As the appointee, you will coordinate and teach in the International Joint School program, WESTA College located at Southwest University (SWU), Chongqing, China.

You will provide a single contact point and contribute to outreach and marketing activities in support of the program.

You will also develop materials and deliver teaching in both Perth and Chongqing, coordinate teaching activities including maintenance of online platforms, and assist other staff to deliver high-quality teaching.

You will be expected to travel to China as necessary to meet the needs of the program for on-site teaching, typically through several 2-week periods throughout the year, as well as online teaching to maintain contact with the WESTA cohort.

Contributions to teaching the BSc (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) at UWA (Crawley Campus) will also be expected.

About you
You will be an engaging educator, with a student-focussed approach to teaching and learning.

Willing and able to deliver high-quality face-to-face and on-line teaching at the University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia, and at WESTA College, Southwest University, Chongqinq, China, you will be committed to developing and promoting an outstanding international educational experience.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline or other higher professional qualifications appropriate to their discipline
Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality teaching, develop and deliver assessment and other materials and resources for units and courses
Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching practices to extend equality of opportunity for all learners, especially those for whom English is a second language
Commitment to participation in education/research leadership through public engagements that promote research and/or education outcome, government and industry
Ability to relate well to staff and students at all levels and evidence of a commitment to equity and diversity principles
Ability to positively contribute to team, school and wider University activities such as team and school meetings, strategic planning and program development
Willingness to engage with teaching opportunities in Australia and China, with some teaching experience preferred

Note:
Significant overseas travel to China will be required

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: Lecturer (International Program Coordinator)

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

**Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunda