• Full time, fixed term 5 years until 2027
• Contribute to the delivery and development of paediatric services at the Northern Clinical School, Royal North Shore, and Hornsby Hospitals
• Base Salary from $138K - $166k + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Northern Clinical School, within the Sydney Medical School Faculty of Medicine and Health, is currently seeking a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor of Paediatrics to undertake teaching and learning activity, research and other scholarly activity aligned with their clinical appointment.

As the Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor of Paediatrics you will be clinically active at both Royal North Shore and Hornsby Hospitals and will be expected to provide clinics in general paediatrics. You will contribute to teaching and learning at both sites and will participate in course design and evaluation as well as building your research contribution within the discipline.

About you

• a higher research degree (completed or near completion) or equivalent postgraduate coursework or professional research qualifications appropriate to the specialty of paediatrics
• FRACP qualification by examination recognized by the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• demonstrated clinical experience in patient management in paediatrics
• acknowledgement at a national level as influential in expanding knowledge within the specialty and/or in pedagogical or curriculum innovation
• demonstrated excellence in research, scholarly activities relevant to the speciality and educational design and practice
• a deep and broad experience in teaching and learning, as evidenced by participation in team teaching within an established program and experience teaching in a variety of settings
• an established network of relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders that can be leveraged to enhance the standing of the specialty, School/Faculty and University
• an understanding of and ability to support an academic endeavour from curriculum design to producing leading research and providing a student enabling environment
• significant experience supervising others and coordinating team activities
• a developing knowledge and understanding of the key issues in the higher education sector
• a proven ability to work closely and harmoniously with colleagues and have highly developed interpersonal skills.

You will be appointed as a Level C or Level D academic, depending on your skills and experience.

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

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.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit:NSW Health employment requirements

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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Sunday 31 July 2022 11:59 PM