Lecturer (Digital Health)

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Level B $123,435 - $146,044 p.a. plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
• Level C $150,714 - $173,323 p.a. plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fixed-term contract, 3 Years
• Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Shape the future of digital health education!

Macquarie University's Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences is seeking a dynamic and visionary Lecturer to design, develop and help deliver the new Bachelor of Health Sciences major in Digital Health. This is a rare and exciting opportunity within a faculty that is ambitiously pushing the boundaries. You will be embedded within Macquarie University's state-of-the-art health precinct, surrounded by expert academics, researchers, and clinicians, with access to cutting-edge resources and unmatched expertise.

If you are passionate about curriculum innovation, digital transformation in healthcare, and shaping the next generation of health professionals, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

You will take the lead in designing the subjects within the Digital Health Major. You will craft a curriculum that is innovative, industry-relevant, and driven by proven, student-centred educational approaches. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide academic leadership in the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Major in Digital Health.
• Ensure alignment between unit learning outcomes, teaching activities and assessments within the Major and across the Bachelor of Health Sciences program; contribute to quality assurance and accreditation processes relevant to the Major; and advise on resourcing and improvements to support effective delivery and a positive student experience.
• Design and write unit outlines, learning outcomes, assessments, and teaching materials that reflect contemporary best practice in health sciences and specifically digital health education.
• Monitor academic quality and student progression, identifying and supporting students at risk in collaboration with the relevant Course Director.
• Engage with students, staff, and industry partners to enhance the relevance, quality, and reputation of the Major.
• Engage and contribute to a program of research on digital health.

About Us

Macquarie University's Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences builds on our aspiration to have the nation's first fully integrated Academic Health Sciences Centre under the University's leadership. It brings together the work of clinicians and researchers across the University and around the country, with unparalleled access to world-leading clinical resources and research facilities found on campus. Our faculty hosts the Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI), an internationally acclaimed powerhouse researching health systems, digital health, artificial intelligence and patient safety.

The Bachelor of Health Sciences is an innovative and versatile new degree that equips students with foundational health knowledge and specialist skills through interdisciplinary Majors. The Digital Health is one of four Majors and will prepare graduates to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes through technology, addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing the health system today. This role will be based with the Australian Institute of Health Innovation, providing a rich opportunity for the candidate to undertake a digital health research program.

Please see below our Recruitment Prospectus.

https://www.mq.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/1353132/AIHI-Recruitment-Prospectus.pdf

Bachelor of Health Sciences

Major in Digital Health

About You (Selection Criteria)

You are an innovative educator with deep expertise in health sciences and a strong understanding of the digital health landscape. You thrive on the challenge of building something new and are motivated by the opportunity to create a program that will genuinely shape the future of healthcare.

• Doctoral qualification (PhD or equivalent) in health sciences, digital health, public health, health informatics, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum design and development at the tertiary level, ideally including the creation of new programs or major course revisions.
• Teaching and research track record in digital health with knowledge of digital health concepts, including health data systems, health informatics, digital health governance, and emerging technologies in healthcare.
• A commitment to quality assurance, continuous improvement, and student success.
• The ability to provide academic leadership and foster collaboration across teaching teams, including industry and clinical partners.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to lead complex initiatives from concept to delivery.

How to Apply

To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria above.

Applications Close

Applications will close on Sunday 24th May at 11 PM (AEST). Kindly please note we reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.

Why Join Us?

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the fabulous staff benefits on offer when you work at Macquarie University.

• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Extensive training and professional development programs
• Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
• Onsite vacation care during school holidays
• Discounted health insurance
• Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
• Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics