Associate Professor / Professor in Paramedicine, School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health

Who are we looking for?

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Associate Professor / Professor in Paramedicine, School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health to join School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health, Academic Division.

We invite applications for an influential Associate Professor / Professor with a national or international reputation for excellence in paramedicine education, research, and leadership. The position will provide exceptional leadership, mentorship, and support across learning and teaching, research and research training, and engagement activities to enhance academic outcomes for the School of Clinical Sciences. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of evidence-based teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate courses, a high level of understanding of contemporary paramedicine practice, and a track record in research and supervision leading to quality student outcomes. The successful candidate will provide leadership in the Paramedicine Discipline and work closely with academic, clinical teaching, and research staff. The successful candidate may have the opportunity to collaborate on world leading trauma research through the Jamieson Trauma Institute.

Real world impact

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The School of Clinical Sciences is developing the future of clinical healthcare, from training the next generation of industry professionals to undertaking crucial research into key areas in the clinical sciences.

The School of Clinical Sciences is composed of five distinct disciplines; pharmacy, podiatry, paramedicine, medical radiation sciences and radiation therapy. Each delivering courses that provide real-world clinical experience taught by contemporary, practicing healthcare professionals.

The School partners with the Jamieson Trauma Institute, Metro North Health which has been established to revolutionise and advance trauma care right across Queensland and Australia through a unique collaboration of service partners and an essential integration of key trauma services.

The School offers bachelor degrees in pharmacy, podiatry, paramedicine, medical imaging, radiation therapy, and postgraduate courses in ultrasound and podiatry, as well as research Masters and PhDs. The School has a globally-recognised research program, changing clinical practice for the better, advancing healthcare technologies and treatments to improve outcomes for individuals and communities.

What you need to succeed

To thrive in this role, you will be a dynamic academic who fosters student learning and development, with a strong investment in work-integrated learning approaches to ensure real world skills in graduates.

You will demonstrate:

1. Completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline area, and current registration or eligibility to register with the Paramedicine Board of Australia (or international equivalent).
2. Proven record of excellence in scholarly and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
3. Record of high impact and high quality research and translation of research outcomes into education and practice.
4. Demonstrated success in leading clinical and academic teams, including the ability to successfully mentor clinical and academic staff.
5. Demonstrated excellence in, and high level understanding of, contemporary paramedicine practice.
6. Demonstrated success at establishing and maintaining collaborations that extend best practices, implement leading solutions, and realise new opportunities.

Careers at QUT

Our culture is vibrant, inspiring and challenging. It's a world where like-minds come together with a commitment to making a real world difference, no matter what the area of expertise.

Beyond personal and professional fulfilment, a career at QUT brings a broad range of tangible benefits. QUT is a high quality and flexible organisation that is proud of its excellent employment conditions which include but are not limited to:

• Parental leave provisions
• Study support encompassing leave and financial assistance
• Comprehensive professional development
• Salary Packaging

Explore Life at QUT

Reference number: 23256

Term: ongoing, full-time basis

Remuneration: AUD$182,045 to AUD$200,571 (LEVD), or AUD$234,514 (LEVE) which is inclusive of AUD$153,830 to AUD$169,484 (LEVD) or AUD$198,167 (LEVE) salary pa, 17% superannuation, and leave loading

Location: Kelvin Grove

Job opens: 07-Mar-2023

Applications Close: 12-Apr-2023 at 11:30 pm

At QUT, our values reflect what we believe in, and what is important to us as an organisation. They capture our strengths, our distinctiveness and sit alongside the priorities outlined in our QUT Connections, and guide our decisions and actions.

QUT aims to inspire and shape the future with talented students and staff from diverse communities, united by our core values of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation and Academic freedom.

If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you. You can find out more about this role and how to apply by clicking ‘Apply’ or the link below.