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About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.
At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.
As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.
About This Opportunity
The primary purpose of the Course Coordinator component of this position is to coordinate the delivery of the Medical elements of the UQ MD program. The course is delivered via clinical placements in various hospital locations, which provide a framework for clinical learning in this discipline. While the focus of Medical learning is the 3rd and 4th years of the course, the new MD Design course, to be introduced progressively over coming years, will see integration of clinical learning in all specialties from the commencement of Year 1. The Course Co-ordinator will be an important part of the team designing and delivering this new MD Design program.
The appointee is expected to teach components of the MD Program in areas relevant to their expertise. The appointee will pursue a strong and productive program of research relevant to their appointment. The appointee will be expected to undertake administration, service and leadership roles commensurate with their level of appointment.
The Course Coordinator will contribute to UQ’s vision of creating change through transformational learning by helping to develop and implement an innovative medical program that prepares graduates for their future. The Course Coordinator will facilitate the integration of research-informed teaching, utilise active learning strategies including online resources, and develop effective assessment and feedback for enhanced learning outcomes. The Faculty of Medicine is committed to enhancing the student experience and this position is uniquely placed to create and nurture strong connections between students, the Faculty and the University. The incumbent will be required to visit sites where students are placed.
Key responsibilities will include:
Teaching: Develop a cooperative working relationship with the relevant Head of Mayne Academy of Medicine that ensures the delivery of an appropriate and high-quality course across all sites.
Have relevant disciplinary knowledge and effectively represent that knowledge to different audiences.
Develop teaching strategies, approaches and materials as required. Teach the course directly at one or more clinical sites
Research: Maintain an active record of producing quality clinical research outputs consistent with discipline norms as lead contributor, by publishing in research journals, other appropriate refereed publications and/or state/national guidelines for clinical practice.
Contribute as chief investigator in applications for significant research funding to support projects and activities, which includes actively seeking, obtaining and managing research funding.
Supervision and Researcher Development: Contribute to the supervision of students in advanced or specialty training programs (who may or may not be formally enrolled in Higher Degree by Research programs).
Citizenship and Service: Make active contributions to internal Faculty committees or workgroups, including the Phase 2 committee.
This is a teaching & research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s .
This is a part-time (40%), fixed-term position through until 31/12/2025 at Academic level C or D.
At Level C, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $129,609 - $149,217, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $151,643 - $ $174,585 annually.
At Level D, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $155,754 - $171,441 plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $182,232- $ $200,586 annually.
As this role is covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases – at least once a year.
The successful candidate may be eligible to Clinical and State Loading.
The greater of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
About You
Medical qualification and eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia (FRACP)
PhD or equivalent in the disciplinary area, or an appropriate combination of professional and academic service relevant to the field.
An established profile in clinical teaching and/or clinical research in the discipline area.
Expert discipline knowledge and extensive experience in a general or specialist capacity, including evidence of dissemination of new and innovative clinical techniques.
A record of peer reviewed publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences, in conjunction with evidence of contribution towards successful applications for external research funding.
Evidence of a substantial senior contribution to quality clinical teaching at undergraduate postgraduate and/or professional entry level.
A strong track record of course coordination and participation in the development and continuous innovation of new programs, curriculum design and Course material in the discipline area.
A solid record of contribution to the supervision of students in advanced or speciality training programs.
A growing record of meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with demonstrated leadership roles in external activities that foster links within the profession and the relevant specialty, including developing consultancies in speciality areas.
At Level D
Recognised internationally for scholarly contribution.
Demonstrate outstanding outcomes and leadership including guiding the development of others, leadership of major funding initiatives, major contributions to knowledge and the beneficial application of knowledge, and intellectual leadership.
In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:
Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Mandatory Immunisations: It is a condition of employment for this role that you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine preventable diseases.
AHPRA: It is a condition of employment for this role that you are required to have and maintain Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration during the course of your employment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Dan Chambers at . For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Resume
Cover letter
Responses to the ‘About You’ section
Other Information
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Applications close Sunday 14th January at 11.00pm AEST (R- 33482). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Week commencing 22nd January.
