Clinical Skills Tutor

Classification: Casual Sessional Academic
Salary package: Per ANU Casual Sessional Academic Salary
Term: Casual 

• Opportunities for clinicians to get involved in teaching and develop their teaching skills
• Consultation with students in relation to learning and assessment
• Participate in assessment activities with the new School of Medicine & Psychology

Position overview

ANU has an international reputation for research and education relevant to the health and well-being of the population of Australia, as well as that of the developing world. This is achieved through discovery research, applied research in health service settings, research-led teaching in health and medical sciences, and the translation of research findings into practice and policy. The ANU College of Health and Medicine comprises the School of Medicine and Psychology, the John Curtin School of Medical Research and the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health. These schools work together to deliver world-class research and education across the spectrum of medicine and health-related fields, working in partnership with the health sector at local, national and international levels. 

The School seeks expressions of interest from registered medical practitioners and professionals in related fields who have a passion for teaching. Teaching Phase 1 Clinical skills teaching of the Medical program. There is a team of highly skilled and motivated clinical educators that deliver this component of the MChD. We are now seeking to create a casual pool that can support the team during periods of intense workload, absence etc. 

Clinical tutors are responsible for the face-to-face delivery of small group clinical and procedural learning workshops. The clinical skills teaching is delivered at the Canberra Clinical Schools and usually delivered on a Tuesday or Thursday. The workshop topics include (but not limited to): Medical history taking, Physical examinations, Procedural skills and test interpretations. 

Please contact Dr Michelle Barrett, Senior Lecturer, Academic Co-ordinator Phase 1 Clinical Skills, E:michelle.barrett@anu.edu.au   P:0409 441 407

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant via: indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au   

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.