Lecturer in Public Health

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

Job summary

University of Canberra seeks an engaged Lecturer in Public Health (education focused) to join the Faculty of Health teaching into the Masters program. Working with the Health Research Institute, you will translate cutting-edge research into educational programs and support student achievement.

Key responsibilities include delivering high-quality classes, coordinating units, and designing authentic assessments to enhance graduates' outcomes. A PhD in Epidemiology or Public Health is required.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience translating research into teaching practice.
• Proven ability to design and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate subjects.
• Experience teaching in a health-related discipline within tertiary education.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering high-quality classes.
• Coordinating units and contributing to course management and quality assurance activities.
• Designing innovative assessment tasks that enhance student learning.
• Providing academic guidance, mentorship, and support to students.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder management

Teaching experience

Education

PhD in Epidemiology or Public Health

Job description

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

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

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.

For job specific information:

please contact Alison Shield - Head of School - Health Sciences - *************@canberra.edu.au - 02 6201 2***.