Senior Lecturer School of Social Work IHM

About IHM
The Institute of Health & Management (IHM) is an innovative provider of highquality healthcare education and training dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare professionals. Offering a range of programs including the Graduate certificate in Nursing Master of Nursing and Bachelor of Social Work. IHM is known for its commitment to student success excellence in learning and teaching. IHM specializes in developing and providing quality higher education drawing on the expertise of experienced academics.

About the Role:

Senior Lecturer School of Social Work IHM

Senior Lecturer provides leadership and excellence in research teaching and professional services throughout the academic discipline. They lead and coordinate curriculum development research activities as well as provide expertise in lecturing and tutorials. This position involves teaching research and service responsibilities with a particular focus on advancing the field of social work through innovative teaching practices impactful research and community engagement.

A Senior Lecturer (Level C) is expected to perform the following and duties (as required) to meet the expectations and requirements of the role:

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop highquality tertiary subject curricula and teaching materials in Social Work incorporating innovative evidencebased teaching methodologies. Provide timely constructive feedback to support student learning development and academic progression.
• Engage in highquality impactful research with a focus on advancing the field of Social Work. Actively pursue external research funding and grants and provide academic mentorship and supervision to research students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Staying current with developments in the field engaging in continuous professional development activities.
• Providing support and guidance to students fostering a positive learning environment.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships within the university and with external partners including the Social Work Field Education group. Support collaboration with industry community organisations and other academic institutions.
• Support the implementation of IHMs student retention strategy to improve the overall student experience and engagement.

Qualifications:

• An AASW approved qualification and a doctorate (PhD) in Social Work or a closely related discipline.
• Eligible for membership of the AASW.
• A strong and sustained track record of research excellence with evidence of highimpact publications and research leadership.
• Proven leadership capabilities contributing to a collegial academic culture that supports excellence collaboration and continuous improvement.

Experience:

• Professional experience in Social Work or community services and a strong foundation in social work practice research or education.
• Previous teaching experience preferably within a higher education setting is highly desirable.
• Experience in curriculum development quality assurance and program review within a tertiary education environment.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum development with evidence of student engagement innovation in pedagogy and recognition for teaching quality.

Benefits:

• Professional Development and Further Education opportunities
• Employee Assistant Program available for staff and students

All recruitment selection and promotion decisions will be based on the best qualified and experienced candidate who can meet the genuine occupational requirements of this position. IHMprovides equal opportunity in employment to all suitably abled people without discrimination or harassment based on a personal characteristic protected under the Equal Opportunity Act. Applicants from Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander communityare encouraged to apply for the position.
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