At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate in medical education for Year One students in Dubbo.
- Company: Join the University of Sydney, a leader in education and health care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of A$156,103 plus 17% superannuation and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with leadership responsibilities and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on future doctors while enjoying a vibrant lifestyle in Dubbo.
- Qualifications: Must have relevant qualifications and experience in biomedical sciences or medicine.
The predicted salary is between 156103 - 156103 $ per year.
Located in Dubbo, this full-time, fixed-term position is available until December 2026 (with the possibility of extension subject to funding). The role offers an exciting leadership opportunity to support the School of Rural Health Doctor of Medicine program.
The School of Rural Health (SRH) has been delivering long-term rural placements for The University of Sydney year 3 and 4 medical students in Orange and Dubbo for over 20 years. In 2022, The University of Sydney commenced delivery of its four-year graduate entry Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program in two streams: a Metropolitan stream based on the University's Camperdown campus in Sydney, and a Dubbo stream based at the School of Rural Health in Dubbo.
This position will involve:
- Implementation of the curriculum and teaching activities for Year One in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program (Dubbo Stream).
- Supervision and leadership role in the Program, including coordination and management of academic staff and tutors.
- Academic teaching in at least one of the preclinical fields: Anatomy, Embryology and Histology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Human genetics, Immunology and Microbiology, Pathology, Physiology.
Limited travel between rural and metropolitan sites is required, and a driver's license is necessary. Some out-of-hours work is also expected.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Contributing to outstanding educational design, delivery, evaluation and outcomes.
- Engaging in pedagogical and/or scholarship and applying learnings for improved student outcomes.
- Providing academic oversight and leadership of the Year One component of the Sydney Medical School Doctor of Medicine Program at Dubbo.
- Leading and managing staff/tutors.
- Supporting pastoral care needs of students at the Clinical School.
- Fulfilling governance and compliance requirements of the Sydney Medical Program Doctor of Medicine and the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training Program.
- Supporting the orientation and induction of students and staff to the area.
About you:
- Relevant qualifications including a Bachelor or Higher Degree in a biomedical sciences field, or a Bachelor of Medicine/Doctor of Medicine (MD) /Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from a recognised tertiary institution.
- Minimum of 4 years post primary medical/biomedical sciences qualification or master's level qualification in a related field or PhD in a related field.
- Demonstrated excellence in research or scholarly activities relevant to educational design and practice.
- Deep and broad experience in teaching and learning, evidenced by leading team teaching within an established medical program.
- Significant experience in supervising others and coordinating team activities.
- Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to rural health.
- National Police Check and current driver's license required.
Sponsorship / Work Rights for Australia: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
EEO statement: At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence. We strive to create a university community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve.
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