The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Group Tutor), School of Medicine
Sydney campus
Part time roles (0.1 - 0.6), Continuing contract

• Rewarding opportunity
• Friendly and collaborative environment
• Competitive salary (Level B/C) + 14.25% superannuation

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 National School of Medicine seeks to appoint lecturers and senior lecturers in medicine to undertake the role of Group Tutors in the Foundation Years of the Doctor of Medicine program based at the Darlinghurst Site of the National School of Medicine, Sydney. These include Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Tutoring, Communication and Clinical Skills sessions, Clinical Debriefing sessions and other learning opportunities. This role reports to the Head of Foundation Years.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the following sessions in each week of the academic year with the allocated group of students:

• problem based learning tutorials
• clinical debriefing tutorial
• clinical and communication skills training sessions;

• Participate in assessment and evaluation activities including marking and providing feedback in collaboration with the Assessments team.
• Attend meetings and professional development sessions as required by the Head of Foundation Years and the School.
• Participate in performance development activities as required by the school.
• Consult with students in relation to readings, weekly topics and assessment.
• Provide a high level of pastoral care to students
• Comply with policies and procedures in all aspects of their work and conduct, in particular Staff Code of Conduct.
• Other duties as directed by the line manager, National Head of School or delegate

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Lecturer position: Possession of a Medical qualification registrable with AHPRA and a Fellowship of a relevant professional body or a PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in teaching at master's level or higher or in medical, health or professional practice-based education settings.
• High level of interest in medical education and experience in teaching in small group tutorials.
• Keen interest in maintaining currency in scholarship and professional practice.
• Ability to, or a willingness to learn how to incorporate technology (e.g. Blackboard, Zoom, email, internet) into teaching and learning.
• Ability to deliver quality learning and teaching practices in multiple modes including online delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to assess priority of tasks, manage workload and meet deadlines, in a busy education environment.
• Evidence of a high level of pastoral care to students.

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: 29 November 2024

To expedite the process, we will begin shortlisting and conducting interviews prior to the close of the advertisement. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.

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.