Lecturer in Public Health

University Of Canberra; Bruce; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work policies

On-site gym

On-site medical services

Campus pharmacy

Grocery store

Early Childhood Education and Care

Job summary

The University of Canberra is seeking a Lecturer in Public Health (education-focused) to join the Faculty of Health and teach into the Masters program. You will work with Health Research Institute (HRI) to integrate research into teaching and support student achievement and academic excellence.

Applicants should have a PhD in Epidemiology or Public Health and experience delivering undergraduate and postgraduate courses, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in health-related subjects at tertiary level.
• Ability to translate contemporary research into teaching.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering high-quality classes
• Coordinating units and course management
• Designing authentic assessment tasks
• Providing academic guidance and mentoring to students

Skills

Teaching experience

Stakeholder management

Curriculum design

Academic scholarship

Education

PhD in Epidemiology or Public Health

Job description

Shape Public Health Education

About us:

At the University of Canberra, we believe education should be built for real people. People with different stories, responsibilities and ways of getting here. We are a modern Australian university focused on equal access to education and providing a supportive community where our students feel safe to grow and thrive. We support students as whole people, help them build confidence and prepare them to use their qualification in work, community and life beyond university.

Working at UC means contributing to a university that puts people first. #UCan@UC

• Academic Level B, Salary Range $116,403 pa - $137,865 pa plus 17% Super


• Full Time, Continuing Opportunity

About the role:

UC is seeking for an engaged and enthusiastic Lecturer in Public Health (education focused) to join our Faculty of Health teaching into the Masters program. Working collaboratively with Health Research Institute (HRI) you will incorporate our cutting-edge research expertise into the educational programs and supporting student achievement and academic excellence. This role plays a critical part in shaping and delivering engaging learning experiences and promoting public health for a better tomorrow.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparing and delivering high-quality classes


• Coordinating units and contributing to course management and quality assurance activities.


• Designing innovative and authentic assessment tasks that enhance student learning and graduate outcomes.


• Providing academic guidance, mentorship, and support to students.

About you:

You are an inspiring educator committed to student success and advancing community health in preparing the next generation of public health professionals. To be considered for the role you will also have:

• Experience applying professional practice knowledge to teaching and learning environments.


• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, coordinate, and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate subjects.


• Experience teaching in a health-related discipline within a tertiary education environment.


• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.


• Evidence of scholarly activity and the ability to translate contemporary research into engaging and relevant teaching practices.


• A PhD in Epidemiology or Public Health, or a related discipline.


• Professional experience within public health sector (advantageous).

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits which can be further explored on our “ Work at UC ” site such as flexible, family-friendly policies, on site gym, on site medical services, pharmacy, a grocery store, and Early Childhood Education and Care facilities.

We believe people deserve to feel welcome, supported, and empowered to realise their potential. Being a values based organisation, UC sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via our Reconnected Strategy . UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodiversity and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

• Applicants who wish to apply for this position will require Australian working rights with the ability to start in early 2027.


• A current ACT working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration, or ability to obtain.