Senior Lecturer in Clinical Education

Job Description

The Senior Lecturer in Clinical Education is expected to make significant contributions to the teaching effort of the School of Medicine and Dentistry and play a major role in scholarship, research and/or professional activities. The Senior Lecturer is expected to make independent and original contributions to research which have significant impact on the field of expertise.

This position offers a unique opportunity for a clinically qualified academic to establish a career in medical education. The role forms part of an academic team that oversees the learning and assessment of medical students and contributes to delivery of relevant aspects of the curriculum in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, which encompasses communication skills and reflective practice, informed by contemplative pedagogy and contextualised to the practice of medicine.

This position aims to ensure and verify that students in the MD acquire the understanding and skills related to communication skills and reflective practice required of an Australian medical graduate. It also contributes to curriculum development, delivery and assessment relevant to their area of expertise.

This is a continuing position based at the Gold Coast and is available as either full-time (1.0 FTE) or alternatively part-time as a job-share arrangement (e.g. 0.6/0.4 FTE or 0.5FTE x 2). Part-time options are designed to accommodate clinical commitments of candidates.

As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Senior Lecturer (Level C) range $138,702 - $159,936 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $162,281 - $187,125 per annum.

Qualifications

We are seeking applicants for this role from candidates who possess:

• A medical degree from a recognised educational institution.
• Ahpra registration or Aphra registrable clinical qualification.
• A doctoral or master’s qualification of equivalent accreditation and standing and/or professional fellowship; or significant progress towards completion of a master’s or doctoral degree in a relevant discipline or field, or professional fellowship is a desirable criterion.

We are also seeking interest from those with demonstrated expertise and experience in teaching and assessing of communication skills and reflective practice in a medical program.