The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Senior Lecturer (Deputy Head of Foundation Years), School of Medicine
Sydney campus
Part time (0.6), Continuing Opportunity

• Rewarding opportunity
• Friendly and collaborative environment
• $138,367 to $158,744 pa (Level C) + 14.25% superannuation (pro rata)

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.
 
About the role

The responsibilities in this Duty Statement are in addition to the requirements set out in The University of Notre Dame Australia Academic Staff Conditions of Employment, and may be amended from time to time by the Vice Chancellor or the University.

This role reports to the Head of Foundation Years and is based at the Darlinghurst campus of the National School of Medicine in Sydney. It oversees the delivery of the first two years of the Program and is responsible for the coordination of tutor staff and students.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating the delivery of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) curriculum for Year 1 and Year 2 (Foundation Years) in relation to tutorials and clinical attachments.
• Supporting the development and delivery of tutorials within the School.
• Preparing and revising the Foundation Years Course Handbooks each year in conjunction with the Head of Medical Education and Innovation.
• Providing supervision and oversight of the Foundation Years Group Tutors including recruitment, peer review of teaching and professional development activities.
• Coordinating and providing leave relief for Foundation Years Group Tutors during the academic year as needed.
• Providing coordination and pastoral care to the Foundation Years medical students in conjunction with Group Tutors and the National Head of Student Matters, escalating concerns to the Head of Foundation Years as required.
• Overseeing all Foundation Years clinical attachments, including coordinating rosters and processes, ensuring consistency with the curriculum.
• Providing feedback and advice regarding the Foundation Years curriculum and delivery.
• Providing assistance with the development and implementation of student assessment and examinations.
• Chairing weekly debriefing and planning tutor sessions.
• Participating in relevant School committees.
• Other duties as directed by the line manager, National Head of School or delegate.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Possession of a medical degree registrable with AHPRA and either:

• a PhD or a Fellowship of a relevant professional body; or
• a Masters qualification with 5 years of teaching in the higher education sector.

• Understanding of the application of Problem-Based Learning in the delivery of medical curriculum.
• Experience in developing skills of tutors in the delivery of Problem-Based Learning.
• Demonstrated commitment to and experience in pastoral care of students.
• Experience in Medical Education, ideally in a University environment
• Demonstrated leadership and management qualities.
• High level written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work independently and collegially within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and Web-based applications.
• Knowledge and experience in using Learning Management Systems like Blackboard .

Benefits

• Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth
• Generous training and development opportunities
• Friendly and collaborative working environment

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 13 November 2024

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Seamie Hanafin, [email protected]

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.