• Full time fixed term until 31 December 2026 (contingent upon funding)
• Opportunity to support the delivery of year one of the Sydney Medical School Doctor of Medicine Program in Dubbo, NSW
• Base Salary $122.830 - $145,858 + 17% superannuation + some relocation expense where applicable

About the opportunity

The Sydney Medical Program (SMP) is a graduate entry medicine course (MD) with an annual intake of approximately 300 students. Sydney Medical School received Australian Medical Council (AMC) accreditation to implement a major revision to their four year medical program (MD2020). In 2021 the Dubbo Stream of the MD2020 was also accredited by the AMC to deliver the end-to-end program at the School of Rural Health for 24 local students as part of the Murray Darling Medical School Network. The first cohort of 24 students commenced in Dubbo in 2022, giving preference to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates, those of rural origin, and those of lower socio-economic status. The MD curriculum integrates preclinical sciences with clinical sciences, clinical skills, population health, ethics, medical law and professionalism being taught in parallel with preclinical sciences.

Year 1 comprises a foundational block that includes an introduction to infection and immunity, and system-based blocks: Foundations, Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Urinary, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, and Neurosciences.

The metropolitan and Dubbo streams share teaching methods, including a comprehensive set of online lecture modules and locally delivered practical classes and revision sessions. The delivery of the Anatomy curriculum in Sydney retains the use of human cadaver prosections, whereas only high-fidelity models and sophisticated visual technology are used in Dubbo.

The School of Rural Health is looking for an education focused Lecturer to join their highly expert team. In your role, you will live in or around Dubbo, and are expected to make significant contributions to teaching (in Physiology, Pharmacology and Anatomy) and learning within the school with the majority of your contribution to education (up to 70 or 80%).

It is an opportune time to make a lifestyle change and join Dubbo's thriving rural community. Dubbo, NSW is a vibrant regional centre that offers the benefits of space and a relatively laid-back lifestyle with the amenities of a major city. Home of the Aboriginal people of the Wiradjuri Nation, Dubbo connects and services a broad catchment population of 120,000 people in the Orana Region and has daily flights to a number of regional and metropolitan centres. Click on the link to see more about Dubbo https://www.dubbo.com.au/live. A relocation allowance will be available to the successful candidate.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Deliver teaching in the biomedical sciences, primarily in Physiology, Pharmacology, and Anatomy
• creatively and effectively design and deliver high quality dry anatomy lab practical classes using plastic models and virtual resources.

About you

• Have a PhD/MPhil or other higher degree in the biomedical field of: Pathology, Pharmacology or Physiology
• a profound knowledge of Human Gross Anatomy is highly desirable
• demonstrated experience in teaching of biomedical sciences to medical students and knowledge of the structure of a medical curriculum
• demonstrated capacity to stimulate, actively engage and educate an audience using a wide range of educational technology
• experience with digital anatomy platforms such as Sectra, Complete Anatomy, and 3D Organon is desirable
• demonstrated capacity to implement a biomedical science teaching program in accordance with a defined curriculum
• demonstrated success in designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives
• have deep and broad experience in teaching and learning, in a tertiary environment, as evidenced by participation in team teaching within an established program and experience in teaching in a variety of settings
• have a developing network of relationships with academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders, including willingness to collaborate with clinicians responsible for delivering the clinical content of the curriculum
• have experience in supervising or mentoring others and/or coordinating team activities
• demonstrated understanding of and commitment to rural health
• a demonstrated willingness and ability to perform high level administrative tasks, to provide leadership and to represent the Clinical School's interests within The University of Sydney and the wider community both scholarly and generally
• a current driver's license.

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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 reasons for 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.

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 that 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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For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Tuana Sanders, Administration Manager at the School of Rural Health (Dubbo/Orange) via tuana.sanders@sydney.edu.au , or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Deepna Chand, Recruitment Consultant, by email to deepna.chand@sydney.edu.au.

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Thursday 19 December 2024 11:59 PM