Base Salary: $117,226 to $139,207 + 17% superannuation + if medically qualified, a clinical loading will apply
Position: Full Time Permanent

Location: Callaghan Campus (Newcastle, NSW)

• Shape medical education & positively impact student learning.
• Contribute to the advancement of teaching & learning scholarship of the JMP.
• Competitive salary, 17% super, additional University holidays and much more…

BE CHALLENGED AND IMAGINE WITH US

Our Medical Education Team are dedicated to transforming medical education teaching practices, now and into the future. Our mission is to create an optimal learning environment that fosters innovation and excellence to provide our students with the most effective methods for learning. We are proud to be the first medical school in Australia to introduce problem-based learning (PBL) into our curriculum.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Lecturer in Medical Education / Phase 1 Coordinator to join our dynamic team at our Callaghan Campus in Newcastle.

In this position you will:

• Collaborate seamlessly with fellow academics across the JMP to design and deliver high-quality PBL, clinical skills, and integrated course components that engage Phase 1 students across all clinical schools and learning formats.
• Play a key role in shaping assessments, working closely with the Assessment Committee and UNE Year 1 and 2 Coordinators to ensure they are purposeful, well-aligned with learning outcomes, and support student success.
• Provide inspiring leadership and guidance to PBL and clinical skills tutors, fostering a supportive and high-performing teaching team.
• Lead the development and coordination of targeted remediation strategies, identifying and supporting students who need additional academic assistance.
• Contribute actively to program and course reviews, both internal and external, in collaboration with the Phase 1 and Teaching and Learning Committees of the JMP.
• Champion quality assurance, monitoring student feedback and assessment practices to ensure consistency, fairness, and validity in partnership with the Monitoring and Evaluation and Assessment Committees.
• Actively contribute to ACHIEVE (Academy for Collaborative Health Interprofessional Education and Vibrant Excellence) by engaging in collaborative research projects, building your research profile through high-quality publications, and progressing or initiating a higher research degree in a medical education-related field.

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Your application must include:

• A current copy of your CV, which should be a maximum of five pages and be succinct and appropriate discipline.
• Your ORCID ID
• A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent)
• A Cover Letter, including:
• contact details for a minimum of three relevant referees.
• A statement formally addressing each criterion of the Essential and Desirable Criteria, as provided in the Position Description attached.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.
Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).
For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below if viewing this ad on the university’s website).
For specific position enquiries, please contact the Deputy Head of School (Medical Education), Professor Bunmi Malau-Aduli via email at bunmi.malauaduli@newcastle.edu.au or on 02 4042 0781.
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• Embrace the excitement of innovative medical education, driven to develop and deliver cutting-edge teaching and learning techniques for both current and future students.
• Possess a deep passion for sharing knowledge, inspiring and educating medical students with enthusiasm.
• Be dedicated to mentoring and supporting students, ensuring their success and well-being throughout the program.
• Exhibit strong communication skills, building robust relationships and collaborating effectively with clinicians, students, and colleagues