"Lecturer - Transdisciplinary School (Fixed Term, Education Focused)"

Job TitleLecturer - Transdisciplinary School (Fixed Term, Education Focused)Faculty / School / UnitTD SchoolJob SummaryThe Transdisciplinary School (TD) is the home of the internationally acclaimed Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation degree and transdisciplinary education and research at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Transdisciplinary thinking builds bridges between fields of study and expertise. We integrate different perspectives, data, information, concepts, techniques and theories from multiple disciplines.

Our students, researchers and partners are better placed to address the most pressing challenges of our times. 

About the role

We are recruiting for a Lecturer to engage in learning, teaching, research, and engagement activities within the School, collaborating across TD and UTS in this education focused role. The mix of teaching, research and engagement will be 70:20:10. 

The successful applicant will contribute in the first instance to teaching in the pan-university transdisciplinary (TD) electives program, which is being progressively rolled since 2022 to all undergraduate students at UTS. The successful candidate may also be required to contribute to TD’s enterprise learning and short forms of learning program and teach into other programs.

Detailed DescriptionAbout You

You will preferably have a track record in transdisciplinary research with demonstrated capability in developing innovative teaching and learning experiences. You will be a strong communicator and collaborator, with experience in industry engagement.

To be successful, you will also ideally have the following attributes:

• Completion of PhD in a related domain with a knowledge of transdisciplinary educational and industry practice and in an area related to TD’s research themes

• A track record of academic publication and/or industry innovation project outcomes appropriate for Level B

• Knowledge of subject and curriculum development

For the full list of selection criteria, please download the attached Position Statement

Remuneration/SalaryBase Salary Range: $119,475 to $141,405 pa (Level B)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

There are two full time, fixed term positions available; 

• x1 12 month fixed term contract

• x1 2 year fixed term contract

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

How to ApplyPlease include the following in your application:

• A cover letter stating your motivation for applying for this position and addressing the following five (5) selection criteria;

1. Demonstrated capacity in teaching and capabilities in developing innovative experiences in transdisciplinary learning

2. Academic and/or industry knowledge and experience in transdisciplinary innovation, creative intelligence or related domains

3. A track record of academic publications and research focus aligned with TD’s designated research themes (listed on the TD School website)

4. Completion of PhD in a related domain with a knowledge of transdisciplinary educational and industry practice and in an area related to TD’s research themes

5. Please also indicate your preference in being considered for either a 12 month or 2-year fixed term appointment

•  A copy of your resume 

For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. If you are a current UTS staff member, for help on how to apply through NEO please click here.

UTS is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce and we encourage applicants where relevant to include a relative to opportunity or career disruption/break statement within their CV.

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes the reference number IRC285021 and your name.

General enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au.

Closing Date: Tuesday 16 July 2024 at 11.59pm (AEST)

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. We were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.