EOI- Academic Sessional , School of Medicine
Description
EOI- Academic Sessional
School of Medicine
Sydney Campus
- Rewarding opportunity
- Friendly and collaborative environment
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
About the university
Since its inception in 1989, Notre Dame has become a leader in higher education and now has over 12,000 students enrolled across its three main campuses in Broome, Fremantle, and Sydney. Notre Dame is an Australian University which embraces both the modern Australian university tradition and the ancient and esteemed traditions of Catholic universities both in Europe and North America.
The University is especially noteworthy for its role as a leader in the great traditional professional disciplines of Health and Education, long associated with the mission of the Church in Australia. Through its Broome Campus, the University has also assumed a special role in the education of, and service to, the Aboriginal people of Northwestern Australia.
About the school
The School of Medicine is committed to developing and training excellent, caring, ethical doctors. We seek to provide excellence in medical education and training delivered in the context of Catholic faith and values, with respect for human life, dignity, and social justice.
About the role
The school seeks expressions of interest from Masters level in public health or equivalent, registered medical practitioners or PhD qualified candidates who have a passion for teaching. Teaching opportunities are available on a sessional basis in School of Medicine Doctor of Medicine, Graduate Certificate, and Graduate Diploma programs.
At times we are seeking sessionals with subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Health Sciences
- Medical Sciences
- Health Leadership
- Environmental and Sustainable Health
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct teaching to the standard of the Faculty. This includes preparation for the topic and facilitating group discussions relating to the content.
- Consultation with students in relation to readings, weekly topics and assessment.
- Participating in assessment activities, including marking and providing feedback.
- Comply with policies and procedures in all aspects of their work and conduct, particularly the Staff Code of Conduct.
- Undertake Professional Development as arranged by the Head of Foundation Years.
- Provision of a high level of pastoral care to students.
Qualifications, skills & experience
- Possession of a doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing.
- A high level of interest in medical education and experience in teaching in small group tutorials.
- A 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.
- Supportive of the Objects of Notre Dame as a Catholic University.
- Understanding of, and commitment to, teaching in the context of the Code of Ethical Standards for Catholic Health and Aged Care Services in Australia Qualifications & Experience.
How to apply
Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Please indicate your availability and area of interest in your cover letter.
We are seeking clinical facilitators on an ongoing basis.
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.
Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.