Lecturer in Social Work (Teaching Academic Level A) (Magill)

Based in Justice and Society at the Magill campus
- 2 x full-time, continuing positions available
- Salary: $100,322 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

**About the Role**

This Teaching Academic position is primarily focussed on the delivery of teaching and associated administrative duties within the Academic Units undergraduate and/or postgraduate programs. It will work with guidance and direction from other academic staff and undertake duties with increasing autonomy as the staff member gains skills and experience. The Lecturer Social Work utilises contemporary professional/discipline-related knowledge in their teaching practice and carries out activities to develop scholarly expertise.

**About UniSA**

As a University of Enterprise, the University of South Australia (UniSA) offers a dynamic and agile culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our breadth of activity provides our staff with a wide range of opportunities to grow and pursue current directions in a vibrant, engaging environment that goes beyond traditional limitations.

Our staff are motivated by seeing our graduates as the new professionals driving the national and international agenda through the skills and capabilities, they have developed during their studies at UniSA. Our people are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction, and enthusiasm. We are authentic, resilient, influential and we deliver results.

**About UniSA Justice & Society**

Developing new knowledge and multi-disciplinary solutions to some of society’s most pressing issues, UniSA Justice & Society offers a wide range of programs and conducts world-class research in the fields of law, psychology, social work, human services and social sciences. UniSA Justice & Society is also home to the Australian Centre for Child Protection, Australia’s premier research centre focused on the development of new solutions and approaches to the critical problem of child abuse and neglect.

**Core Responsibilities**
- Incorporate contemporary professional/discipline-based knowledge in teaching activities and contribute to the design and development of course materials
- Deliver high quality teaching as part of the teaching team, including participation in moderation of marking
- Undertake course coordination duties, under supervision of the Program Director.
- Use a variety of pedagogical techniques (including face-to-face, online and blended learning) to foster student learning
- Act as a student advisor by responding promptly to queries and directing students to appropriate supports/services
- Contribute independently and as part of a team to support the Academic Unit’s teaching and scholarship outcomes and will carry out activities to develop their scholarly and/or professional activities

**Essential Skills and Experience**
- Post-graduate qualification in relevant discipline, and/or qualified/industry experience in a relevant field
- Skills in contemporary teaching, learning and assessment with a demonstrated ability to undertake teaching duties including the design and preparation of innovative teaching activities and resources
- High level capability in actively engaging and educating student groups
- Competence in using the necessary digital techniques required for effective curriculum delivery
- Demonstrate institutional impact in teaching practice and contribute to teaching and learning knowledge at a university level
- Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work
- An emerging record of contribution to teaching and scholarship

**Benefits**

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

- Access to great personal development opportunities
- Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
- Flexible working conditions
- Employee assistance and development programs
- A variety of leave arrangements

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For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume only.

**Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 16 March 2025**
- Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment._
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