"Associate Professor"

Job no: 561492

Work type: Part-time

Location: Geelong - Waurn Ponds

Categories: Education, Health, Science

Seeking an Associate Professor to co-lead and develop Health Ethics, Law, and Professionalism courses for the MD program, ensuring an excellent learning experience 

• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Part-time (0.8 FTE) and continuing
• Level D $165,549 - $182,092 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

As part of Deakin’s flexible work arrangement, the incumbent will be required to work in a blended pattern with weekly attendance on campus.

As an Associate Professor, you will:

• Lead teaching teams to develop innovation in curriculum design to inform unit/courses and materials which influence teaching across discipline within the university. Lead review of units and courses across disciplines within the university and lead refinements. Lead and integrate industry, clinical and/or research practices to inform unit / course design across discipline in peer institutions or nationally. 
• Lead the discovery and adoption of innovative teaching practices at university level and deliver learner-centric, research-informed teaching practices across different levels / modes of delivery.
• Design collaborative learning opportunities that span the discipline within the university and involve learners, teachers and the community. Support diverse learners by designing accessible and inclusive learning experiences and resources at the discipline level.
• Lead the development of effective assessment tasks and rubrics across discipline within the university and implement innovative practices to improve learning outcomes. Provide clear assessment criteria and timely feedback to learners to demonstrate learning outcomes. Lead moderation of assessment tasks at discipline level. Provide academic support to students within units and courses and work collaboratively to improve student support services to optimise student outcomes.                                                                       

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., health ethics, health law, health social sciences).
• Distinguished scholarly learning and teaching in UG and PG programs or health professional. training, including innovative curriculum design and supervision to doctoral level.
• Internationally recognised research reputation underpinned by publications in high quality journals.
• Success in obtaining and timely completion of competitive external research grants.
• Successful engagement with research, community, industry and government to enhance the national and international standing of the discipline.
• Demonstrated success and passion for leadership of teaching, research and/or administration.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Dominique Martin (Professor in Health Ethics and Professionalism) on dominique.martin@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Level-D---Teaching-and-Research-ELP Final (1).pdf

Applications for this position close on the 13th of August 11.55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Advertised: 30 Jul 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time