• Pivotal role in leading a culture of research and teaching excellence within Sydney Medical School and external engagement with community and primary care groups
• Located at Camperdown Campus within Sydney Medical School
• Full time, continuing position, offering a remuneration package of $189K p.a., including leave loading and a generous employer's contribution to superannuation

About the opportunity

We are seeking an inspiring academic medical practitioner with specialist qualifications in general practice to be the Associate Professor in General Practice in Sydney Medical School (SMS). This new position was created in response to the Faculty of Medicine and Health's commitment to transform health and healthcare by increasing capacity in Community and Primary Care and related disciplines.

Together with key academics in the School and the Faculty, the Associate Professor of General practice will build a vibrant academic general practice community in SMS. They in particular will work to increase the profile of Primary and Community Care research, research training and GP specialist training in Sydney Medical School, while continuing their own strong research program. They will make significant contributions to the Community rotation of the Sydney postgraduate MD Medical program, led by the Head of Community rotation.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for an Associate Professor in General Practice who demonstrates:

• a national or international reputation in Community or Primary Care research or other area relevant to general practice, with a supporting research profile including competitive research grants, publications and evidence of recognition within the broader research community
• a sustained record of excellence in teaching and learning design and practice, as evidenced through successful student outcomes, demonstrated impact on student learning, recognition through awards/prizes and innovation
• a wide network of established relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders that can be leveraged to enhance the standing of the discipline, school, faculty and University
• experience in people leadership within the higher education sector, including demonstrated success in supervising and/or mentoring others towards success
• an understanding of and ability to lead and support an academic endeavour from curriculum design to producing leading research and providing a student enabling environment
• an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the key strategic issues in the higher education sector

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

For a copy of the candidate information brochure, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact: Wendy Pokato (Recruitment Consultant, Faculty of Medicine and Health by email

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Closing time: 11:30 pm, Monday 17 May 2021

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us/careers-at-sydney.html and search by the job requisition number 0079604 to apply.

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The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

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