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About the opportunity
This is a teaching and research role. We are looking for an academic who is passionate about and committed to teaching and research in global health with a focus on health and / or nutrition among women, children and adolescents. The position offers opportunities to develop and contribute to research and teaching in global health as part of a multi-disciplinary team at the Sydney School of Public Health.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Lecturer in Global Health who:
About us
Sydney School of Public Health is Australia’s first and leading school of public health – a vibrant community of academics, educators, staff, research groups and centres that offer a wide range of education and research opportunities for students.
Founded in 1930, for almost ninety years we have been tackling the greatest health challenges facing Australia and the world. Today, we have more than 300 staff and 1000 students who strive to make a positive social impact on their community. Every day, graduates from Sydney School of Public Health are making a difference to the lives of people in Australia and across the globe.
Our vision is for a global community where everyone’s needs for good health and wellbeing are met. Our vision extends to those with the greatest need, who would benefit most from improved health and reduced inequalities. We actualise this vision by providing high quality, accessible education, conducting outstanding, high impact research and working in partnership to translate knowledge into policy, action and evaluation.
Our staff have an outstanding reputation for high quality teaching and research. Our academics are leaders in their field – in areas like tobacco control, chronic disease prevention, healthy ageing, infectious disease, population health metrics and physical activity. They are working with leading institutions such as the World Health Organization, Gates Foundation, Australian government at the local, state and federal level to bring the benefits of public health policy and practice to the people who need it most.
Our research
Sydney School of Public Health achieved an Excellence in Research in Australia (ERA) highest ranking of 5 (‘well above world standard’) in both rounds. We are home to some of the most highly cited researchers in the world including many whose research informs policy and practice in Australia and around the world.
Continuing a century as the leading public health research institution in Australia: we dare to challenge the status quo and advance rigorous methods to improve health, well-being and fairness in Australia and overseas.
As its core, our research:
For more information visit: sydney.edu.au/medicine/public-health/
Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.
We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.
How to apply
For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 2014/1018F to apply.
Closing date: 11.30pm Monday 12 November 2018
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ+; and persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
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