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LECTURER/ SENIOR LECTURER IN SOCIAL WORKAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsTitle of Position: LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER IN SOCIAL WORKReports to:Head, Department of Social Work and DevelopmentPosition category/mode: Academic: Full-time and continuingWork location: 432 - 434 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, or other locations as required.POSITION CONTEXTWe have an exciting opportunity for Lecturers/ Senior Lecturers in Social Work to join our Department of Social Work and Development. We are seeking passionate, values-driven social work academics to join Sydney Met with values consistent with the Sydney Met ethos and a demonstrated commitment to quality teaching and learning as we roll out the Master of Social Work (Qualifying), the Graduate Diploma of Human and Community Services, and the Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services. Our courses and the existing Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) are experiencing rapid growth. As the Department of Social Work and Development at Sydney Met expands, we seek suitably qualified academics to join a committed team and make a difference in the social work profession through transformative education.The Lecturers/ Senior Lecturers in Social Work contribute to teaching, learning, scholarships, and practice-based social work education to diverse cohorts of students. The positions report to the Head of the Department of Social Work and Development and will be responsible for designing, delivering, and continuously improving high-quality, student-centred teaching and assessments for the Bachelor of Social Work and for developing units for the anticipated Master of Social Work (Qualifying) to achieve positive student outcomes and student experience. The successful applicant will also collaborate with academic staff within and outside the Department of Social Work and Development to improve teaching, learning, and assessment across the College. Working with the Head of Department and academics at the Department of Social Work and Development, the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer will strengthen, maintain, and grow partnerships with the industry. Joining at a pivotal time in the development and expansion of the Department of Social Work and Development, this position offers an opportunity to make a difference in social work education in Australia.The Lecturers/Senior Lecturers work as integral team members of the Department and support the Head of the Department in raising the Sydney Met profile and reputation in social work education in Australia and internationally.ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXTSydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology (Sydney Met) is a TEQSA-registered higher education institute, aiming to redefine quality in Australia''s independent higher education landscape. Sydney Met provides high-quality education, driven by a transformational approach to teaching, learning, scholarship and research through its flagship initiative: The Sydney Met Advantage. - a commitment to empower students through high-quality education, intercultural competence and leadership capability. Sydney Met students are at the centre, and all programs focus on social responsibility, cultural engagement, and entrepreneurial competence building. Sydney Met is a values-driven institution that aims to produce graduates who are passionate about making a positive social impact, encapsulated in its mission, Education for Change.Sydney Met is an idea and conviction that emerged and evolved from the experiences, hopes and dreams of people living in Australias multicultural society. It was germinated from the passion and persistence of academics and professionals of diverse cultural backgrounds who experienced educational disadvantages firsthand and understood the true value of education in transforming careers and lives. Insights and lessons from their active and sustained personal and professional engagements within the Australian educational landscape over many years have provided a robust foundation on which Sydney Met is built. Shaped by the lived experience of its founders, a deep understanding of the transformational power of good education, and commitment to giving back to society, Sydney Met aspires to be Australia''s unique, engaged and leading independent higher education provider in the future.Sydney Met is growing rapidly in quality and scope. It has an ambitious agenda for future growth and excellence. The new Sydney Met Strategic Plan (2025 2030 ) sets out the vision, strategic approach and goals, including the aspiration to be Australias leader in education for change and to redefine the quality of higher education for students from diverse cultures and become a centre of excellence for impactful learning, scholarship, engagement and research. At Sydney Met, we believe that education can transform people''s lives and careers, no matter where they come from or their background. The vision is to offer a responsive and responsible education to students from diverse cultures, aiming to produce a well-rounded, beyond job-ready graduate.Sydney Met has a robust governance system and a strong management structure to implement its Vision 2030. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President leads the executive management of Sydney Met, enabled by three Divisional Heads; namely the Executive Dean (Academic), General Manager (Operations) and Chief Quality Officer (Quality). Within the Academic Division, three Departments, the Department of Social Work and Development (SWD), the Department of Information Technology and Engineering (ITE) and the Department of Business Management and Entrepreneurship (BME), are led by the Head of Departments. These Departments are supported by the Office of Academic Management, Integrity and Research (OAMIR). Sydney Met currently offers 14 courses, including five undergraduate and nine postgraduate courses, with plans to add more courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Our courses are designed with a critical, practice-focus, global and entrepreneurial mindset. Our teaching and learning practices embrace a deep approach to learning. We focus on understanding students within their cultural context. Our student support and services are tailored to individual needs. We nurture social responsibility in students to influence change. With its agenda of Education for Change agenda, we are committed to advancing ideas and actions for progressive social change.Please check our website, www.sydneymet.edu.au, to learn more about Sydney Met.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESThe Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Social Work is responsible for:Teaching, Unit/course coordination and curriculum development in areas of expertise.Engaging with initiatives to support continuous improvement of the department''s teaching, learning, assessment, and student experience, aligned with Sydney Mets vision and policy.Maintaining and improving teaching and assessment materials and systems to ensure positive student outcomes and student experience.Supporting and maintaining partnerships with industries relevant to social work and community development.Providing pastoral care to students and supervising student projects.Engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration in teaching, scholarship, and/or research within and outside the College as required.Engaging in scholarly activity and research in social work and/or community development as appropriate to the role.Implementing strategies from the Sydney Met Strategic Plan and Teaching and Learning Plan at the Departmental level as required.Contributing to a positive culture within the department aligned with Sydney Met values, including promoting respect, inclusion, and teamwork when engaging with staff.Contributing to broader College initiatives, including through leadership of committees and working groups, as agreed with the Head of the Social Work and Development Department.Contributing to the accreditation and quality assurance team to achieve and maintain high-quality accreditations, renewal, and industry linkage.Leading and contributing to committees, representing the Department inside and outside Sydney Met, and attending Sydney Met events and forums.Contributing to College marketing, recruitment, and community engagement.Observing principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity.Complying with Work, Health and Safety responsibilities, accountabilities, and policies.Working within Sydney Mets governance framework and the Workload Model. #J-18808-Ljbffr