Academic Lead MD – Years 1&2 and Years 3&4
Part-time (50%) roles, both permanent.
Base salary $140,293 – $185,573 + 17% superannuation (Academic Level C/D).
Based at Herston Campus.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged. At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has committed to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers. We are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant-writing support, research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.
About This Opportunity
Step into a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of medical education at UQ. The Academic Lead,
Years 1 & 2
, will drive curriculum development and integration for the foundational years of the MD Program, collaborating closely with the MD Course Coordination Team Convenors to support high-quality teaching and learning. Likewise, the Academic Lead,
Years 3 & 4
, will design and integrate the curriculum for the final years of the MD Program, ensuring students are fully supported as they advance toward clinical practice. Both roles offer the opportunity to influence the delivery of transformative medical education within a collaborative, innovative, and student-focused environment that reflects UQ's commitment to excellence and impact. This is a teaching-focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ's Criteria for Academic Performance.
Responsibilities
Drive curriculum development and integration for Years 1 & 2 of the MD Program.
Collaborate with the MD Course Coordination Team Convenors to support high-quality teaching and learning.
Design and integrate the curriculum for Years 3 & 4 of the MD Program, ensuring progression toward clinical practice.
Influence the delivery of transformative medical education in a collaborative, innovative, and student-focused environment.
Qualifications & Requirements
Part-time (50%) continuing positions at Level C/D, commensurate with your experience.
Full AHPRA registration must be held and maintained for the Academic Lead, Years 3 & 4 position.
Experience in medical education and curriculum development is desirable. (Further duties are outlined in the information booklet.)
Key Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Education and Training
Industry: Higher Education
Contact & Application
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Wendy Findlay at For application queries or a full job description, please contact Helen Chard at and state the job reference number (R-*****) in the subject line. All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: Resume; Cover letter – stating which role you are applying for; Responses to the 'About You' section.
Applications close Tuesday 25th November **** at *****pm AEST (R-*****). Interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 1st December.
EEO and Diversity Statement
At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues. We are committed to an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion, attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who represent the diversity of the broader community, including gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with a disability. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to
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