UWA Medical School

• A rare opportunity to contribute word-class teaching and research to a new transnational medical degree
• Full-time appointment on a 3-year fixed term basis, part-time appointment also considered
• Base salary range: Level B $113,934 – 134,824 p.a.; Level C $139,000 – $159,893 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

About the team

The University of Western Australia (UWA) Medical School is the largest and longest established medical school in Western Australia. It delivers a number of programs, including a 4-year post-graduate medical course to local, national and international students. The School also has substantial and successful research programs across most disciplines in the medical sector. 

UWA has partnered with The University of Arizona (UArizona) to develop a new and innovative transnational post-graduate Doctor of Medicine program (Global MD) to run alongside its existing world-class offerings. Students undertaking the Global MD will complete 2-years of study in Western Australia and a further 2-years in Arizona.  The vision of the Global MD program is to address the global primary care physician shortage and to improve access to healthcare for the wellbeing of all people.

About the opportunity

This role will collaborate with the Associate Professor, Assessment in the UWA Medical School to coordinate the UWA MD and the Global MD’s assessment programs, with a focus on the first and second years of the programs.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

• Post-graduate degree in health professional education or equivalent experience.
• Experience in health professional education assessment and related activities, including the development of resources for collaborators and stakeholders.
• Experience with development and maintenance of databases for assessment questions and results.
• Proficiency in statistical methods used in tertiary assessment analysis.
• Experience with research, including report writing and communication of outcomes.
• Demonstrate a significant personal contribution and commitment to high quality teaching at all levels.
• Commitment to the values of equity and diversity, demonstrated understanding of the diverse nature of the Global MD community,

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: 

 POSITION DESCRIPTION Lecturer or Senior Lecturer - Level B or C.pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

Applicants with experience in medical education including knowledge of the medical curriculum of UWA and Australian Medical Council (AMC) standards will be highly regarded.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 3 September 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor, Rashmi Watson at rashmi.watson@uwa.edu.au  

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and is a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.