Senior Lecturer, Education Focused located in Dubbo

University of Sydney

Dubbo

On-site

AUD 140,492 - 171,713

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Leadership opportunity

Support for rural health initiatives

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Senior Lecturer, Education Focused, based in Dubbo. The role involves overseeing the Year One Medicine curriculum and engaging in both teaching and research within a vibrant academic environment. Applicants should have relevant qualifications, significant experience in education, and a commitment to rural health. This position offers a full-time contract and a competitive salary package including superannuation.

Qualifications

A minimum of 4 years post primary medical/biomedical sciences qualification.
Demonstrated excellence in research or scholarly activities.
Significant experience in supervising others.

Responsibilities

Contribute to educational design and delivery.
Provide academic oversight for Year One component of the MD Program.
Support pastoral care needs of students.

Skills

Pedagogical practices

Research excellence

Team leadership

Rural health understanding

Education

Bachelor or Higher Degree in biomedical sciences

Master's level qualification or PhD

Job description

Overview

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Base pay range

A$156,103.00/yr - A$156,103.00/yr

Full-time, fixed term until December 2026 (with the possibility of extension subject to funding)
Exciting leadership opportunity to support the School of Rural Health Doctor of Medicine program located in Dubbo, NSW
Base salary of $156,103 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The School of Rural Health (SRH) has been delivering long term rural placements for The University of Sydney year 3 and 4 medical students in Orange and Dubbo for over 20 years. In 2022, The University of Sydney commenced delivery of its four-year graduate entry Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program in two streams: a Metropolitan stream based on the University\'s Camperdown campus in Sydney, and a Dubbo stream based at the School of Rural Health in Dubbo.

We have a position available for a Senior Lecturer (Education-Focused) - Year One Medicine Coordinator who will undertake a range of duties related to the implementation of the curriculum as well as teaching and learning activities for Year One in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program (Dubbo Stream). This position will have a supervision and leadership role in the Program including coordination and management of academic staff and tutors within the portfolio. The Year One program comprises a foundational block that includes an introduction to infection and immunity, and eight system-based blocks: Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Endocrinology and Nutrition, Sexual Health, Nephrology and Urology, Gastroenterology, and Neurosciences.

The Senior Lecturer will undertake academic teaching in at least one of the preclinical fields listed below:

Anatomy, Embryology and Histology (preferred)
Pharmacology (preferred)
Biochemistry
Human genetics
Immunology and Microbiology
Pathology
Physiology

The metropolitan and Dubbo streams share teaching materials, including a comprehensive set of online lecture modules. The delivery of the Anatomy curriculum in Sydney retains the use of human cadaver prosections, whereas in Dubbo, only high-fidelity models and sophisticated visual technology are used.

This position is located at Dubbo. Limited travel between rural and metropolitan sites is a requirement of this position and therefore a driver\'s license is required. Some out-of-hours work is also required of this role.

The Faculty of Medicine and Health is the largest faculty in the University and contains seven academic schools. Sydney Medical School includes both metropolitan and rural Clinical Schools, including the School of Rural Health (Dubbo/Orange).

Dubbo, NSW is a vibrant regional center that offers the benefits of space and a relatively laid-back lifestyle with the amenities of a major city. Home to Aboriginal people of the Wiradjuri Nation, Dubbo connects and services a broad catchment population of 120,000 people in the Orana Region. For more information on Dubbo and surrounds, see https://dubbo.com.au/.

The University of Sydney supports and promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation at every level of study, work, and research. It is a core part of our purpose as a university.

Your key responsibilities:

Contribute to outstanding educational design, delivery, evaluation and outcomes
Engages in pedagogical and/or scholarship and applies learnings for improved student outcomes
Actively contributes to the research, education and administrative activities of the discipline/School/Faculty
Provide academic oversight and leadership of the Year One component of the Sydney Medical School Doctor of Medicine Program at Dubbo
Contributes to the strategic direction of the University
Lead and manage staff/tutors
Support pastoral care needs of students at the Clinical School
Fulfill governance and compliance requirements of the Sydney Medical Program Doctor of Medicine and the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training Program/Murray Darling Medical Schools Program Parameters
Support the orientation and induction of students and staff to the area

About you

Relevant qualifications outlined in the position description including a Bachelor or Higher Degree in a biomedical sciences field, or a Bachelor of Medicine/Doctor of Medicine (MD) /Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from a recognised tertiary institution
Minimum of 4 years post primary medical/biomedical sciences qualification or master's level qualification in a related field or PhD in a related field
Demonstrated excellence in research or scholarly activities relevant to educational design and practice
Deep and broad experience in teaching and learning, as evidenced by leading team teaching within an established medical program and experience in teaching in a variety of settings
Demonstrated success in supporting the academic endeavor from curriculum design to engaging in research/scholarship and providing a student enabling environment
Significant experience in supervising others and coordinating team activities
Demonstrated applied understanding of contemporary pedagogical practices in the discipline demonstrated capacity to lead educational activities to successful outcomes
Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to rural health
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Current driver\'s license

Sponsorship / Work Rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Tuana Sanders, Administration Manager at the School of Rural Health (Dubbo/Orange) via tuana.sanders@sydney.edu.au or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Danielle Selinger, Recruitment Consultant, by email to danielle.selinger@sydney.edu.au.

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