Lecturer in Social Work

1 week ago


Geelong, Australia Deakin University Full time

**Job no**: 565313
**Work type**: Education-focused Academic, Full-time, Part-time
**Location**: Geelong - City, Warrnambool, Flexible
**Categories**: Health
- Warrnambool or Geelong Waterfront Campus
- Multiple roles, Full-time or Part-time and Continuing in the School of Health & Social Development
- Level B $113,157 - $133,837 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
- Applications are currently being accepted exclusively from our current and former sessional academic cohorts at Deakin. Applicants must have been engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin University within two years of the advertising date to be eligible to apply. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be considered at this time.

The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creativity, social development, and groundbreaking research and discovery. We work closely with industry partners and government bodies to translate discoveries into real-word impact. This role will specifically be working within the School of Health & Social Development.

**About the role**:
The role of the Social Work Field Educator is to support students integrate theory and practice and to develop their identity as a critical social worker within a professional practice context. This will involve providing professional supervision in placement settings where no on-site field educator is available, and/or being the university’s point of contact who liaises with students, field educators and agencies for established placements. In doing so, the appointee will promote the School and maintain links and partnerships with relevant academic, industry and professional communities. This position is suited to a person with an emerging record and passion for learning and teaching, a keen interest in contributing to community engagement for teaching and employability.

**As a Lecturer in Social Work, Education-focused, you will**:

- Act as a Fieldwork Educator for Social Work students, guiding the establishment of learning goals and assessing learning outcomes.
- Provide support and oversight for students and on-site supervisors, addressing placement issues and managing any critical incidents that arise.
- Identify and develop new placement opportunities to meet the learning needs of Deakin Social Work students.
- Integrate industry, clinical, and research practices into the curriculum to enhance teaching and adopt innovative curriculum design at the unit level.
- Maintain academic standards and contribute to curriculum development in line with Deakin’s framework and external accreditation requirements, while participating in educational research projects.

**To be successful, you’ll have**:

- PhD or Masters in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience
- Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
- At least 5 years post qualifying experience in social work including being a field educator
- Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in university-based programs or as a field educator
- Demonstrated passion for teaching and learning
- Ability to deliver effective teaching practices to improve student success and engagement
- Knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and contemporary issues related to First Nations Peoples.

**Here's how to apply**:
Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

**Applications for this position close on Wednesday 27 November 2024 at 11.55pm**

**Are You Ready?**

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

**Advertised**: 13 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time


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