Lecturer - Senior Lecturer (EF), Discipline Lead General Practice, Rural

University of New South Wales; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 133.000 - 162.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

17% Superannuation and leave loading

Leave over Christmas period

Access to lifelong learning and career

Descripción de la vacante

University of New South Wales, Kensington NSW, invites applications for Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Education Focused (EF) Discipline Lead General Practice, Rural. The role emphasizes high‑quality teaching in rural medical education and strong collaboration with hospitals, general practice networks, and regional health services to immerse students in local care settings.

Reporting to the Director of Medical Education, you will drive educational excellence, coordinate curriculum delivery, and

Formación

• A medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and Fellowship of a Specialist Medical College.
• Current registration to practice in New South Wales with medical board.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in pedagogy and accreditation requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Drive educational excellence within teaching and learning communities.
• Lead curriculum delivery for the discipline, coordinating Year 4 GPLP and GPS in collaboration with key leaders.
• Coordinate student assessment and examinations using educational technologies and online delivery methods.

Conocimientos

Medical leadership

Curriculum delivery

Educational pedagogy

Research collaboration

Educación

MBBS/MD

Fellowship (Specialist College)

Herramientas

Online delivery tools

Descripción del empleo

University of New South Wales – Kensington NSW

• Employment Type: Part Time; 10.5 hours per week
• Duration: Fixed Term Until 30th June 2028
• Remuneration: Academic Level B Or Level C ($133,065 - $161,619 pro rata)- based on experience + 17% Super + Clinical Loading
• Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position. A current Working With Children Check (WWCC) is a requirement of the role.
• Location: Port Macquarie, New South Wales. This is an onsite position.

UNSW Rural delivers our full 6-year undergraduate medical program at principal teaching campuses in Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga, with students also integrated across our distributed rural clinical campuses in Coffs Harbour, Albury and Griffith. Every rural doctor begins as a student. When medical students train in rural communities, they become part of those communities, caring for local patients, learning from local clinicians, and forming relationships that often shape where they choose to build their future careers. Our rural program is delivered predominantly face-to-face, to foster this critical early development.

For more than 25 years, UNSW has partnered with the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing through the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training Program, recognising that investment in rural medical education delivers lasting benefits for regional Australia by growing a sustainable local medical workforce and strengthening the health of rural communities. Local students – Local doctors – Stronger communities.

Details of the role

UNSW’s Education Focussed (EF) roles enable academics to specialise in education and devote their time to delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of our students. Those who are appointed to this prestigious specialism will be expected to successfully drive educational excellence within the university’s teaching and learning communities.

The role of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, (EF) Discipline Lead General Practice, Rural will be committed to high-quality teaching with a strong focus on local rural medical education and coordination of the specified discipline. A strong relationship with the Local Health District, hospitals, General Practice and Primary Care networks is required to ensure clinical placements immerse students in the local medical and health community and facilitate involvement in collaborative research, including GP-Rural Generalism projects.

Reporting to the Director of Medical Education at the identified rural campus, the position has no direct reports.

Some Key Skills required:

• A BMedMD, MBBS (or equivalent medical degree), and Fellowship of a Specialist Medical College (including but not limited to ACEM, ACRRM, RACP, RACGP, RANZCOG, RACS), and currency of medical registration in New South Wales.
• Evidence and maintenance of professional development in pedagogy, disciplinary knowledge, and professional accreditation requirements.
• Lead and continuously enhance the local delivery of the curriculum for the discipline, including the Year 4 GPLP and GPS, in collaboration with the Director of Medical Education, Director of Rural Generalism, and rural, school and faculty colleagues.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising and coordinating student assessment and examinations including using educational technologies and online delivery methods.

At Level C (in addition to Level B)

• Demonstrated strong leadership skills and a record of solid achievement contributing to administration and collaborating in academic and/or professional environments.
• Significant expertise within a relevant sub-disciplinary area, including module convenership and committee work, coordination of student assessment and examinations, and using educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Proven record of achievement and excellence in teaching and supervision at undergraduate level, including a strong commitment to rural medical education.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

UNSW Benefits and Culture

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices

Pre-Employment Checks:

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

This role requires a current WWCC.

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Applications close: Tuesday 10th November before 11.30pm Sydney time

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.