Warrnambool, Victoria Deakin

• Based at our Warrnambool Campus
• Part-time (0.5), Fixed Term for 12 Months
• Level B from $100,837 + 17% Superannuation

Deakin’s Faculty of Health is recognised in Australia and internationally for its teaching, training, research and service to its communities. Working as part the School of Health and Social Development (HSD), the Lecturer, Indigenous Curriculum will work with team members in the School to embed Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander knowledges into curricula. Specifically, the lecturer will support academics to build the understanding and capability of pre-service health professionals in relation to unique Indigenous health issues; building capability to develop understanding and cultural responsiveness to provide appropriate health services to Indigenous Australians; and contributing cross-critical connections to Indigenous Knowledges.

The successful applicant will guide the development of teaching and learning materials and resources that are culturally appropriate to Australian First Nations People for incorporation into the School’s diverse suite of teaching programs. The appointee will also promote and support the School and maintain links and partnerships with relevant academic, industry, professional and community organisations, especially those providing health and social support to Aboriginal People in the south and western regions of Victoria.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide leadership within the School of HSD that is consistent with the University’s principles of teaching, learning and the student experience
• Work with HSD team members to embed Indigenous Knowledges into HSD curricula
• Work with the Office of Indigenous Strategy and Innovation, NIKERI and the GLO8 team
• Work in partnership with other departments and teams within Deakin University
• Provide training and support to HSD academics and professional staff
• Develop learning resources that support academics to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges into their teaching and learning activities
• Foster teaching and learning practices that are flexible, student centred and accessible, utilising appropriate technology
• Participate with colleagues in developing and maintaining links and partnerships with industry and the wider community
• Undertake appropriate administrative tasks

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander curriculum development and design
• Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and contemporary issues
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design
• Capacity to contribute to leadership of teaching, research and/or administration
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues
• PhD (or equivalent) or Masters in a relevant field *desirable
• Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications *desirable
• Ability to make a contribution to community engagement for research and teaching *desirable

For a copy of the position description, please visit Deakin Careers.
 
Applications for this position close on Wednesday 5th January.

This role requires the incumbent to apply for and maintain a Working With Children Check (refer to Deakin’s Recruitment Procedure for further details).

Please submit your resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Kelli Nicola-Richmond, Associate Head of School Teaching and Learning, at k.nicolarichmond@deakin.edu.au

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Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
 
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

We understand that our academic workforce is increasingly diverse, and we recognise academic careers may be placed on hold throughout many life circumstances. Achievement relative to opportunity places more emphasis on the quality, as opposed to the quantity of research outputs. In your application, we strongly encourage you to comment on your achievements relative to opportunity.

 
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