The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Lecturer (Basic and Clinical Sciences), School of Medicine
Sydney campus
Part time (0.5), Continuing opportunity

• Rewarding opportunity
• Friendly and collaborative environment
• $113,920 to $134,298 pa (Level B) + 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 successful candidate for this position is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the institution and to carry out activities to maintain and develop their scholarly and professional activities relevant to the profession or discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and delivery of substantial components of courses
• Utilise high levels of professional and/or discipline‐related expertise in his/her teaching
• Incorporate scholarship and professional expertise into teaching activities
• Ensure that teaching is informed by relevant research in the field
• Contribute to the development of engaging, relevant and technology‐enhanced curricula
• Contribute to collaborative projects relevant to discipline‐based teaching practices
• Provide academic counselling, mentoring and advice to students
• Undertake course coordination role and efficiently manage associated resources
• Provide leadership to other staff within the teaching team
• Actively raise the profile of the discipline within the University and the external community
• Demonstrate commitment to community engagement.
• Undertake a variety of activities to ensure ongoing improvement in teaching practice
• Contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning and/or professional practice in the discipline
• Enrolment and successful completion of a course/program to develop teaching skills.
• Other duties as identified by the Line Manager / Supervisor
• Comply with policies and procedures in all aspects of their work and conduct.
• Authority to commit resources of UNDA in line with the Operational Delegations of Authority.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• PhD or a fellowship of the College or with equivalent professional experience. A minimum of an undergraduate qualification.
• Experience in teaching at Masters level or higher or in medical, health sciences or professional practice based education settings.
• Experience in collaborative-based learning environments
• A high level of interest in medical education and experience in teaching in a health sciences context
• A keen interest in maintaining currency in scholarship and professional practice in the relevant discipline
• Ability to, or a willingness to learn how to incorporate technology into teaching and learning (e.g. Blackboard, Zoom, Microsoft Office, H5P, email, internet)
• 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
• Evidence of a high level of pastoral care to students
• Proven ability to work as an effective member of a team
• Experience working within a university or health sciences teaching environment.

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: 27 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.