Lecturer In Medical Science

• 2 positions available: 1 based at East Grampians Health Service, Ararat and 1 based at our Warrnambool Campus
• Part-time (0.6FTE) and fixed-term until 30 June 2026
• Level B $113,157 - $133,837 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creating and social development and fostering cutting-edge research and discovery. The School of Medicine places high emphasis on research that makes a difference and is solution-led. We work closely with industry partners and the government to put findings into practice.

With a focus on rural, regional and Indigenous health services, the School of Medicine is shaping a new, brighter future for Australia’s growing rural population.

About the role?

The Lecturer will lead unit teaching teams in post-graduate programs to improve the student learning experience and outcomes. The position will initiate, design and conduct productive, high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs in their discipline area. The Lecturer may lead and research activities and is expected to engage collaboratively to develop novel research outcomes.

This position is suited to a person with an excellent record and passion for scholarly learning and teaching and a keen interest in exploring and building on new areas of education development and contribution to community engagement through teaching and employability.

As a Lecturer in Medical Science, you will:

• Coordinate the local delivery of the Medical Science curriculum and assessment at the rural campus, in collaboration with the Medical Science and Curriculum and Student Experience (CaSE) teams across learning campuses, to provide an equitable learning experience for students. 
• Collaborate with local team members to coordinate the rural campus learning program. 
• Teach Medical Science, with a focus on anatomy and pathology, to medical students across campuses, at a level consistent with relevant quality assurance principles for teaching and learning. 
• Collaborate with technical support staff in the planning of technical resources for teaching.  
• Develop learning environments that are flexible, student centred and accessible, and utilising appropriate technology. 
• Make a significant contribution to the development and delivery of Indigenous Health learning and assessment activities, in consultation with the School’s Indigenous Health Professional Education Team  

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications in a relevant health professional discipline
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design
• Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications and/or exhibitions and/or success in obtaining external research funding.
• Ability to contribute to communities through research.
• Capacity to contribute to leadership of research and administration.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Lecturer in Medical Science.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday, 30 June 2024.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Dr Debbie Baldi (Senior Lecturer, Medical Science and Clinical Practice) on *******@deakin.edu.au

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.