Senior Lecturer, Health Sociology & Indigenous Knowledge

Menzies Research Institute; Launceston; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks paid parental leave

Aboriginal cultural leave 5 days

17% superannuation contribution

Health and fitness membership options

Accommodation and car hire discounts

Health insurance and banking

Novated Leasing

Relocation support

Job summary

University of Tasmania seeks a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Health Sociology based in Launceston or Hobart. The role focuses on embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges across Sociology and related programs, while advancing research, teaching, and community partnerships to address health inequities.

You will deliver diverse teaching across undergrad and postgrad levels, supervise research higher degree students, and provide academic leadership.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant social science field.
• Demonstrated record of, and a continuing commitment to research in health sociology.
• University‑level teaching experience across online and face‑to‑face delivery.
• Experience building and maintaining productive relationships with the discipline, health professions, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and/or wider community.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage thoughtfully with students and staff from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within discipline‑based and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with a focus on embedding Aboriginal knowledges.
• Undertake high‑quality research contributing to the school’s excellence and impact.
• Supervise research higher degree students and support their successful completion.
• Provide academic leadership and contribute to outstanding learning and teaching.
• Build productive relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and community.
• Contribute to collaborative research, teaching and engagement across the University and external partners.

Skills

Aboriginal engagement & partnerships

Research in health sociology

University teaching (online & on-site)

Academic leadership

Written & verbal communication

Independent & collaborative work

Education

PhD or equivalent (social sciences)

Job description

University of Tasmania seeks a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Health Sociology based in Launceston or Hobart. The role focuses on embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges across Sociology and related programs, while advancing research, teaching, and community partnerships to address health inequities.

You will deliver diverse teaching across undergrad and postgrad levels, supervise research higher degree students, and provide academic leadership.