Overview
Senior Lecturer & Principal Specialty Supervisor in General Practice – The University of Queensland.
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Responsibilities
* Teaching: Lead the academic delivery of General Practice across all four years of the MD program, including teaching, assessment, curriculum enhancement, and mentoring of clinical educators to ensure high-quality, inclusive learning experiences.
* Coordinate and optimise clinical placements and partnerships, working closely with local GPs, practices, and academic staff to secure quality learning environments and support student success through coaching, development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Research: Maintain personal academic excellence through active engagement in research and the scholarship of teaching and learning, while fostering a vibrant research culture within the Bundaberg Regional Clinical Unit.
* Build research capacity by initiating and supporting collaborative projects with UQ academics, health service clinicians, and external partners to enhance the unit's research profile and impact.
* Supervision and Researcher Development: Provide supervision to learners in area of expertise where feasible.
About This Opportunity
Join a university that's shaping the future of healthcare education. As the Senior Lecturer and Principal Specialty Supervisor in General Practice, you will play a pivotal leadership role in delivering high-quality, inclusive teaching to UQ medical students at the Bundaberg Regional Clinical Unit. This position offers the opportunity to foster a strong sense of belonging and support among students, empowering them to thrive in their clinical education. At UQ, you'll be part of a vibrant academic community that values collaboration, innovation, and the development of future medical professionals in regional Queensland.
Qualifications and Experience (About You)
* Medical qualification and General Practice Specialist qualification, with eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia, with AHPRA.
* Expert knowledge and experience in a general practice clinical capacity, including evidence of knowledge of current education best practice
* An established profile in clinical teaching in General Practice and a record of contribution to the supervision of medical students
* Evidence of a contribution to quality clinical teaching at undergraduate postgraduate and/or professional entry level.
* Ability to establish effective relationships and to represent and promote the RCU and RCS within healthcare settings at a university level and in the wider community including professional bodies
* High level communication and interpersonal skills for working with students, colleagues and the wider community
* Highly developed organisational skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex working environment.
* A commitment to and an understanding of the issues surrounding, living and working in a rural and/or regional area
Other Information
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, education check, AHPRA registration. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Applications close 14th September at 11.00pm AEST. Interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 23rd September.
How to Apply
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Head of Bundaberg Regional Clinical Unit, Dr Gina Watkins (g.watkins@uq.edu.au). For application inquiries, contact the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please upload:
* Resume
* Cover letter
* Responses to the 'About You' section
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.
About UQ
UQ is committed to fair, equitable and inclusive recruitment, recognizing that some applicants may face barriers. We encourage those applicants to apply and demonstrate potential. The selection panel considers potential and performance relative to opportunities.
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