Lecturer in Medical Education

Job Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why. Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them. Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence. The School of Medicine and Dentistry strives to prepare the next generation of professionals and practitioners to tackle health and healthcare challenges in an ever-changing world. As a community, we are committed to building better health outcomes for all by delivering high-quality education, impactful research and engagement with and for the communities we serve. Job Description A Lecturer is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the School of Medicine and Dentistry and to carry out activities to maintain and develop scholarly, research and/or professional activities relevant to the discipline of medicine. The Lecturer in Medical Education makes a significant contribution to curriculum development, course delivery, course convenorship and assessment in Phases 1 and 2 of the Doctor of Medicine program, with a focus on teaching, learning and assessment of clinical skills and communication skills. The incumbent will support the School’s educational mission in relation to the medical program. They will contribute to the implementation of high-quality learning and assessment activities in the Doctor of Medicine program. The incumbent will also contribute to the broader mission of the School, through scholarly and service activities as negotiated with their Academic Supervisor. A Lecturer is expected to carry out independent and/or team research, including in medical education, and may supervise postgraduate research students. This is a continuing, part-time (0.4FTE/40%) position and will be primarily based at the Sunshine Coast Health Institute adjacent to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. Salary Range The full-time equivalent base salary will be Academic Lecturer (Level B) range $110,464 - $131,180 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $129,243 - $153,481 per annum. Qualifications To be eligible for the position, you will: Possession of a doctoral or masters qualification of equivalent accreditation and standing and/or significant progress towards completion of a doctoral degree in medicine or a health related discipline; OR, Possession of a medical degree from a recognised educational institution; and a professional fellowship (or progress towards completion of a fellowship) Experience in teaching of clinical skills and/or communication skills in a medical or health program is a desirable criterion How to apply At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following: A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description ) Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission) Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. For further information specifically about this role, please contact the Dean of Medicine and MD Program Director Professor Niru Nirthanan, School of Medicine and Dentistry via email or by phone on (07) 5678 8023. Closing date: Monday, 17 March 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. #J-18808-Ljbffr