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About us:
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We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Narragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032 . UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
About the opportunity:
We are seeking an education-focused academic to join our Public Health teaching team on a 0.8 FTE, fixed-term (3-year) appointment.
This role will contribute to high-quality teaching, curriculum development and student support within the Master of Public Health programs, with a particular focus on foundational and advanced epidemiology. You will deliver and convene epidemiology units, support students in quantitative epidemiological methods, and contribute to the academic mission of the Discipline of Public Health.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, convene and deliver high-quality public health and epidemiology units
Teach and support students in quantitative epidemiological methods
Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement of MPH programs
Engage in the scholarship of teaching and learning and student wellbeing activities
Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary academic teams
About You:
You will hold a PhD in Epidemiology or Public Health and bring strong expertise in epidemiological methods, study design and quantitative analysis. You will have demonstrated quality teaching experience at the tertiary level, including online and blended delivery, and experience contributing to public health curriculum development.
Desirable:
Competency in statistical software (e.g. R, Stata, SAS, SPSS)
Experience supervising research students
Familiarity with contemporary public health challenges and applied epidemiology
Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:
The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:
Flexible working arrangements
Family-friendly policies
On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Early Childhood Education and Care facilities.
Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)
What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we require your CV and a cover letter explaining what skills you would bring to the role; no additional documents are necessary.
Submit your application through the “Apply Now” tab. We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your application with the Position Description , ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.
Working rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position must have valid working rights at the time of submission.
WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au
For job specific information: please contact Sunil George, Discipline Lead in Public Health, sunil.george@canberra.edu.au .
For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au . If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.
Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 1 February 2026
