Strategic Academic Appointments

Help extend the frontier of scientific knowledge at the University of Western Sydney

The College of Health and Science has created a number of new strategic continuing academic appointments across areas of health, science, medicine, engineering and technology.

The positions offer opportunities for research and innovative teaching in a dynamic and research focused environment. These positions are for academics who want to make a difference, and thrive in a distinctive, high impact research and teaching culture.

All positions are continuing.
Please consult the individual advertisements for the closing dates. A PDF of each position description and how to apply has also been included for your convenience.

School of Natural Sciences

• Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry [Position Description PDF: 114Kb]
• Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Geographic Information Systems [Position Description PDF: 114Kb]
• Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Applied Entomology [Position Description PDF: 103Kb]

School of Engineering

• Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) x 2 [Position Description PDF: 114Kb]
• Associate Professor/Professor in Electrical Engineering (Electronics/Photonics) [Position Description PDF: 135Kb]

School of Computing and Mathematics

• Associate Professor/Professor in Health Informatics [Position Description PDF: 105Kb]
• Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Visual Analytics [Position Description PDF: 104Kb]

School of Medicine

• Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Mental Health  [Position Description PDF: 131Kb]

School of Nursing

• Associate Professor of Nursing (Clinical Leadership) [Position Description PDF: 91Kb]
• Associate Professor of Midwifery/Child & Family Health Nursing [Position Description PDF: 89Kb]

School of Biomedical and Health Sciences

• Lecturer/Senior lecturer in Physical Activity and Health [Position Description PDF: 99Kb]
• Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Nanotechnology [Position Description PDF: 100Kb]
• Professor/Associate Professor in Human Movement and Health  [Position Description PDF: 103Kb]
• Associate Professor in Occupational Therapy [Position Description PDF: 103Kb]

How to apply [PDF: 83Kb]

Our Research

The University of Western Sydney (UWS) is a large, comprehensive, research led university serving a diverse and growing urban region. We are constantly improving the quality of our research facilities and introducing new blended learning approaches into teaching. Please see the College Facilities and Capabilities Brochure [PDF: 472Kb] for more information.

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In the News

The College of Health and Science has some exciting research in the areas of health, environment, agriculture, nano/biotechnology, computing and maths, nursing and engineering currently being undertaken. For more information see Media releases [PDF: 120Kb]

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