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Senior Lecturer in Foundational Medical Science

Employer
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY
Location
Mount Gambier, Australia
Salary
$134,362 - $154,558 p.a. (Exclusive of 17% Superannuation)
Closing date
27 Oct 2024

Position Details

About the SA Rural Medical Program

The new SA Rural Medical (SARM) Program is a Commonwealth funded; end-to-end rural medical program based in our Rural SA campuses. The SARM Program is one of the components that forms the University’s Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) program which sits within the College of Medicine and Public Health.

The aim of the SARM Program is to contribute to strengthening the medical workforce in Rural South Australia. This is achieved through the delivery of a fully accredited 4-year Doctor of Medicine program that is supported by dedicated academic and professional staff based in our Rural SA campuses. The SARM Program will develop the medical workforce and transform the landscape of Rural and Remote South Australia.

About Mount Gambier

Geological wonders abound in Mount Gambier, the heart of the Limestone Coast and second largest town in South Australia. Discover the dazzling sapphire waters of the famed Blue Lake, the local's favourite Little Blue Lake and explore an underground garden of Eden at Umpherston Sinkhole. Wander down streets dotted with impressive heritage buildings and explore a plethora of shops, cafes and restaurants, while just beyond the town you’ll find day-trip destinations like Robe, Penola and Coonawarra.

About the Role

The Senior Lecturer will provide leadership in delivering excellence in teaching and learning across the suite of years 1 & 2 of the SARM Program. They will cover key disciplines of biomedical science relating to medical practice such as Biochemistry, Physiology, Anatomy and Histology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Immunology, and Genetics. The Senior Lecturer will be responsible for making a significant and wide-ranging contribution to leadership in teaching and scholarship of teaching using innovations in teaching practices and technologies to deliver excellence in teaching.

As this role is located in Mount Gambier, there will be relocation assistance provided if required.

About You

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

  • Completion of a PhD (in a discipline area related to Health or Medical Science) or equivalent qualification
  • Evidence of application of pedagogical theory and contemporary educational practice relevant to the discipline
  • Scholarship of teaching and of professional development in higher education teaching
  • Strong understanding of the nexus between teaching and learning, research, and scholarship
  • Provided leadership to professional activities within a relevant external professional domain and within a wider community context at local, national, or international level which could include topic/course coordinator, major award programs, leadership in quality assurance processes and relationship building with external parties including consultancy work and conferences.

About Flinders Rural and Remote Health SA

Flinders University Rural and Remote Health SA (FRRHSA) facilitates high quality multidisciplinary health education and research in our State's regional areas.

We have a strong national and international reputation for providing community-engaged inter-professional training for medical, nursing, and allied health students. This includes offering longitudinal rural clinical placements in years 3 and 4 of the Flinders University MD program. Through this practice, we bring new and exciting opportunities to actively engage and work with rural communities.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

  • 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Wide range of professional development activities and services
  • We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

  • A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
  • It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).

How to Apply and Information

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Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm:

27 Oct 2024

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.

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