Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer – Internal Medicine (Education-focused)

• Part-time, 0.4 FTE, 3 year fixed-term position/s located at one of the Clinical Schools, Sydney Medical School

• Level B or C depending on experience and higher degree qualifications

• Base Salary from $113,184 (Level B) or $138,645 (Level C) pro-rata + 17% superannuation + additional clinical loading

About the opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Internal Medicine to contribute to the School’s postgraduate coursework program in Masters of Medicine (Internal Medicine). In this role, you will play a central role in the development and delivery of teaching in units of study in the Masters of Medicine (Internal Medicine) degree. This education-focused role is a specialised category of academic engagement for talented educators with a passion for, and demonstrated excellence in, pedagogical practice.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• develop, revise, coordinate, deliver and assess online, face-to-face and intensive teaching components of the relevant units of study in the Internal Medicine and contribute to other teaching across Master of Medicine programs. You will be supporting the Program Director of the Masters of Medicine (Internal Medicine) course in this role.

• contribute to the coordination, delivery and assessment of online, face-to-face and intensive components of other relevant units of study and short courses in other relevant pathways of the Masters of Medicine (Internal Medicine) program

• ensure effective and timely delivery of teaching and learning activities, and maintain excellent teaching performance

• assist other Unit of Study Coordinators in identifying student capstone activities and opportunities for students in the Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine) as a part of the capstone unit for the Master’s program

• participate in departmental activities including monthly meetings, marketing visits, and open days

• assist in student support and monitoring academic integrity, conduct and discipline of students according to University policies.

Key Relationships:

Relationships Position Title Supervisor Associate Professor (Internal Medicine) – Associate Professor Christian Girgis

About you

We are looking for a Lecturer who has:

• a medical degree with clinical experience in Internal Medicine

• postgraduate qualifications in Medicine (FRACP)

• a sound understanding of adult learning principles and the pedagogic approaches relevant to the implementation of interdisciplinary, inter-professional collaborative environment

• knowledge across a range of medical specialties    

• demonstrated skills in instructional design, evidence-based resource development for on-line and face-to-face delivery and selection and development of a range of assessment tasks

• demonstrated ability to provide effective, timely and excellent teaching practice

• excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills, particularly in the context of students in both face-to-face and on-line modalities

• awareness and maintenance of professional and ethical issues of practice in a variety of cultural, social, ethnic and workplace situations

• proven ability to work as a member of a team in a highly demanding environment and ability to develop and maintain collaborative academic (education and research) networks

• excellent administrative skills and computer literacy.

• educational qualification or a willingness to undertake the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Higher Education) or a comparable course/Fellowship in teaching and learning.

A Senior Lecturer would be expected to

• publish educational or medical disciplinary research in peer-reviewed journals or equivalent (for example, textbooks or teaching resources)

• present at local or national conferences on medical education and research

• contribute to the research, education, and administrative activities of the discipline/ School/ Faculty

• seek funding for projects aimed at exploring pedagogical innovation and/or enhancing student learning and teaching outcomes

• play a leadership role in education within the School/Faculty, including contributing to the development and realisation of the School/ Faculty educational strategy

• make a significant and holistic contribution to the education and administrative activities of the School/ Faculty (at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate level)

• contribute to governance within their School/ Faculty/ University (e.g. through participating on committees, membership of Academic Board or administrative roles in centres or institutes)

• provide mentoring and guidance to academics within the School/ Faculty, building their learning and teaching capacity.

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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.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit:NSW Health employment requirements

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 which 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.

How to apply

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