Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor (Co-Academic Program Director (Clinical)

Wollongong, NSW
$145,142-163,693 per year
Permanent
Part-time

13 days ago

Job Category: Academic Teaching/ResearchJob Description:

Fixed Term, part time appointment (2 years, 0.4FTE, 14 hours per week)
Level C: $145,142 - $163,693 + 17% Superannuation OR
Level D: $175,062 - $187,875+ 17% Superannuation
Clinical loading (if eligible)
Position based at The Wollongong Hospital

The Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health (SMAH) comprises of the Schools of Science; Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences; Nursing; and the Graduate School of Medicine. 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 Purpose of the GSM is as follows:

We aim to engage, partner with and respond to workforce and health needs of our local, regional and rural communities.
We will listen to and build reciprocal relationships with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Our purpose is to improve health and wellbeing through best practice medical education and meaningful research.

About the roleWe are seeking a highly experienced medical professional for the role of Co-Academic Program Director (Clinical) within the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. This senior academic leadership role provides clinical leadership and works in partnership with the Co-APD to manage all clinically related aspects of the program.Your responsibilities will include contributing to governance of the MD Program, leading clinical curriculum design and delivery, overseeing clinical placements, and ensuring best practices in clinical learning and teaching. As the lead medical practitioner representing the MD program in university and external settings, you will play a critical role in shaping graduate outcomes and maintaining national medical education standards.About youYou will hold unrestricted medical registration and postgraduate qualifications in a medical discipline, along with a current or anticipated specialist appointment with primary employment at ISLHD. Proven leadership and administrative capabilities, a strong commitment to ongoing professional practice, and experience in curriculum delivery/development within a medical school or medical training environment is essential.You will bring demonstrated leadership in medical education, with strengths in team-building, mentoring, and collaboration. You will also have the ability to work effectively with both hospital-based and community-based medical practitioners as well as demonstrated participation or the capacity to participate in governance and service activity both within the university and professional associations.How to ApplyClick on the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of the advertisement. The successful candidate will be appointed at Senior Lecturer (Level C) or Associate Professor (Level D) commensurate with qualifications and experience.As part of the application process, you will be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire and attach a CV and cover to your application. If you are applying for appointment at Level D, please ensure you also address the additional Level D selection criteria outlined in the Position Description.For further information about this position, please contact Professor Zsuzsoka Kecskes, Dean, Graduate Medicine via email:Closing Date: Sunday 07 September 2025, 11:59 PMPlease note the following special job requirements:

The occupant of this position must maintain ongoing clinical employment within ISLHD and be medically qualified with unconditional registration as a medical practitioner within NSW.
As this position requires attendance at Public Health Facilities, the position holder must comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases (PG1) Policy Directive (PD2024_015)

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.Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.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.

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