Teaching Academic (Clinical/Professional) - Academic Casual Conversion Program
Posted on April 16, 2025 by Curtin University
- Perth, Australia
- N/A
- Full Time
- $114,307 - $135,408 (ALB) pro-rata + 17% superannuation
- Continuing permanent, full-time opportunity (part-time will also be considered)
- Current and recent Curtin casual academic employees are encouraged to apply.
Job Reference: 994953
In collaboration with the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU), Curtin University is pleased to invite applications as part of our Academic Casual Conversion Program (the Program’) within the Curtin University Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (2022-2025).
About the Program
This initiative underscores our commitment to fostering a supportive and dynamic academic community. The Program is designed to transition casual academics into ongoing roles, enhancing the stability and career progression opportunities for our valued sessional staff.
To be eligible to apply for this position under the program, applicants need to:
About the Role
The School of Allied Health is looking to strengthen its capacity and leadership in health professional education by appointing several Continuing Academics. We currently have openings in a range of allied health disciplines. These appointments will be at the level of Lecturer (ALB) for teaching-focused (Clinical/Professional) positions. We seek individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, modern, and innovative teaching.
The successful candidate is expected to have a growing profile in teaching and service/leadership. They are likely to lead or coordinate the work of other staff. The incumbent is also expected to have a thorough knowledge of their subject within their discipline.
Lecturer (ALB) Full-time (part-time will be considered).
Selection Criteria
Role Requirements:
About Curtin University
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.
For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/
What We Offer You:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
Join Us!
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
Applications close: Friday, 2nd May 2025.
Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.
In collaboration with the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU), Curtin University is pleased to invite applications as part of our Academic Casual Conversion Program (the Program’) within the Curtin University Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (2022-2025).
About the Program
This initiative underscores our commitment to fostering a supportive and dynamic academic community. The Program is designed to transition casual academics into ongoing roles, enhancing the stability and career progression opportunities for our valued sessional staff.
To be eligible to apply for this position under the program, applicants need to:
- Have been engaged by Curtin as a casual academic in the last two years
- Be a casual teaching academic with experience teaching at least two terms in the last two years within higher education in Australia
About the Role
The School of Allied Health is looking to strengthen its capacity and leadership in health professional education by appointing several Continuing Academics. We currently have openings in a range of allied health disciplines. These appointments will be at the level of Lecturer (ALB) for teaching-focused (Clinical/Professional) positions. We seek individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, modern, and innovative teaching.
The successful candidate is expected to have a growing profile in teaching and service/leadership. They are likely to lead or coordinate the work of other staff. The incumbent is also expected to have a thorough knowledge of their subject within their discipline.
Lecturer (ALB) Full-time (part-time will be considered).
Selection Criteria
- A doctoral qualification in relevant discipline (or equivalent accreditation and professional standing for Teaching Focused Clinical Professional role).
- Experience in teaching and /or professional practice in one of more of the discipline areas in the School of Allied Health (exercise science, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work, speech pathology)
- Demonstrated high level teaching skills and a demonstrated reflective approach to teaching delivery (including clinical supervision, teaching staff).
- A strong understanding of pedagogical theory and contemporary educational practice relevant to the discipline.
- An emerging record of contribution to scholarship in teaching.
- Demonstrated experience / capacity to undertake unit coordination.
- Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal and organisational skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross cultural sensitivity.
- Demonstrated commitment to the application of relevant and applicable policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position.
- As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.
- This role might require that the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- You are required to be a current AHPRA registered (occupational therapy and physiotherapy applicants only).
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.
For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/
What We Offer You:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
Join Us!
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
- Updated Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and addressing the section criteria for the role
Applications close: Friday, 2nd May 2025.
Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.
Advertised until:
May 16, 2025
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