Senior Lecturer (Clinical Hospital) Discipline and Phase 2 Subject Coordinator

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Job title: Senior Lecturer (Clinical Hospital) Discipline and Phase 2 Subject Coordinator

Company: University of Wollongong

Job description: Job Description:

Continuing Contingent*, part-time appointment (0.4 FTE, 14 hours per week)
Level C: $142,646 – $160,878 (pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation
Clinical Loading (if eligible)
Shoalhaven or UOW Southern Highlands location

The Graduate School of Medicine’s (GSM) purpose is to improve health and wellbeing through best practice medical education and meaningful research. This will be achieved through:

Commitment to graduate excellent medical practitioners who have the capacity and desire to contribute to the enhancement of health care of persons in all geographic settings, but particularly in regional, rural and remote communities.
Commitment to the health and population of regional and rural areas, including addressing health inequities.
Building strong and enduring community partnerships using a strengths-based approach.
Commitment to supporting Indigenous-led health and wellbeing research that responds to needs and priorities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Enhancement of physical and mental health and social wellbeing and to help communities to thrive.
Contribution to research that has impact, helps reduce health inequities and helps populations and communities to flourish.

The medical curriculum covers a diversity of content, encompassing biological and social sciences, clinical medicine, law, ethics, research and critical analysis, and personal and professional development. This provides a variety of opportunities for involvement in curriculum delivery for academic staff working alone and in interdisciplinary teams. The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program is delivered primarily on campuses located in Wollongong, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands, as well as in numerous rural sites throughout NSW.About the role:We are seeking an experienced teaching academic to provide clinical education and leadership into the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. This includes academic coordination of the Subject MEDI992 (Phase 2) of the MD Program, which is the first year of immersive clinical placements for the medical students. The position will also contribute to the educational leadership in the position holder’s clinical hospital-based discipline, across the four years of the MD program. This includes academic aspects of the program such as curriculum (review, development, documentation), teaching activities, expert input into assessment content, and evaluation activities.About you:To be successful you will have recent professional practice as well as either a current or anticipated appointment as a medical specialist in the Shoalhaven or Southern Highlands. You must be a qualified medical graduate eligible for unrestricted specialist registration in NSW without conditions on registration.Additionally, you will have a proven ability to deliver high quality teaching in clinical settings, as well as experience in developing and implementing teaching programs and engaging clinical academic staff to support teaching. A strong track record in academic scholarship and the ability to contribute to research aligned with GSM research themes is also essential.How to apply:Applicants are requested to submit a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should be no more than 3 pages, summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.For further information about this position, please contact A/Prof Jonathon Hill, Associate Professor and Discipline Lead: Medicine via email:Closing Date: Thursday 13th March 2025, 11:59 PMNote: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.Please note the following special job requirements:

Qualified medical graduate eligible for unrestricted specialist registration in New South Wales (without conditions on registration).
As this position requires attendance at Public Health Facilities, the position holder must comply with vaccination requirements outlined in the NSW Health Policy for any work undertaken in NSW Health facilities in accordance with the revised NSW Health Policy PD2023_022
The occupant of this position must have recent professional practice and current or anticipated appointment as a medical Specialist with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (Shoalhaven) or Bowral and District Hospital and /or Southern Highlands Private Hospital in the Southern Highlands region.

*Continuing Contingent: Refer to section 21 of the University of Wollongong (Academic Staff) Enterprise Agreement, 2023: This position forms part of the RHMT funding agreement. Should funding cease and not be renewed the continuing appointment may be terminated on the basis of the contingency.The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally.About Us:The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.

Expected salary: $142646 – 160878 per year

Location: New South Wales

Job date: Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:16:51 GMT