Senior Lecturer (Academic Lead, Health & Society)

Job Description:

• Fixed Term, part time appointment (2-years, 0.8 FTE, 28 hours per week)
• Level C: $130,185 - $146,825 (pro-rata) + Clinical Loading (if eligible) + 17% Superannuation
• Rural location (Shoalhaven Campus or other UOW rural medical education location by negotiation)

The Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health (SMAH) comprises of the Schools of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences; Earth, Atmospheric Life Sciences; Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences; Nursing; and the Graduate School of Medicine (GSM). With such a diverse science and health focus, SMAH is positioned to be a major force in connected and science-embedded education and translational science, medical and health research in Australia. Empowered by first-class teaching, driven by active research, and committed to advancing equity, diversity and reconciliation, this Faculty combines the very best of science, with strong capacity for translation to our global communities' needs and aspirations.
The Graduate School of Medicine is seeking an experienced Academic Lead who will be responsible for the development and integration of curriculum, learning and assessment activities for the curriculum theme of Health and Society within the UOW Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. This includes areas such as social and environmental determinants of health, and health equities for patients, communities and populations, with a particular focus on rural populations. It also includes health advocacy and other areas related to public health.
This position also involves teaching-learning activities and student assessment associated with the Research Theme of the MD program, with a focus on teaching research skills and research project supervision for medical students based in rural medical education sites.
Please note the following special job requirement:

• The successful applicant will have a completed PhD or Clinical Fellowship and should reside in a rural area (classified as Modified Monash 2+).

Applicants are requested to submit a resume 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 Professor Sandra Kemp, Deputy Dean, Innovation and Scholarship, Medical Education on + 61 2 4239 4460 or via email,
Closing Date: Sunday, 14 January 2024 11:59 PM
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.
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.
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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.