* Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus with flexible work arrangements
* Part-time (0.8) and continuing in the school of medicine
* Level B $117,684 - $139, % Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
Applications are currently being accepted exclusively from our current and former sessional academic cohorts at Deakin. Applicants must have been engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin University within two years of the advertising date to be eligible to apply. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be considered at this time.
We are pleased to offer Deakin's newest employment classification; the Education-focused Academic. These roles are tailored for academics dedicated to student-centred teaching, fostering a passion for teaching excellence and pioneering innovative educational practices. We invite applications from current and former sessional academics engaged with Deakin within the past two years. This presents a remarkable opportunity to contribute to shaping and co-designing this new academic career pathway, offering a genuine and meaningful option for those whose strengths lie in teaching and learning.
The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creativity, social development, and groundbreaking research and discovery. We work closely with industry partners and government bodies to translate discoveries into real-word impact. This role will specifically be working within the School of Medicine
About the role:
* Developing safe learning environments that focus on the student's wellbeing and maintaining communication with students via clinical partnership visits, both in-person and via teleconference.
* Contributing to the teaching excellence within the Deakin medical imaging program.
* Undertaking appropriate administrative tasks including Unit Chair responsibilities
* This position is suited to a person with a passion for learning and teaching, a keen interest in contributing to community engagement for teaching and employability.
As a Lecturer, Education-focused, you will:
* Lead unit teaching teams and work collaboratively with other unit teaching teams in the course to develop effective unit curricula and learning resources (including through unit leadership roles). Contribute to the review of units and courses and implement refinements.
* Assist in applying industry, clinical and/or research practice into student learning experiences, success, engagement and resources.
* Support, and may lead, applications for research and creative activities, including applications for external competitive funding, external funding for commercialization and translation activities and other funding demonstrating sustained efforts.
* Contribute to the implementation of specific aspects of University's strategic agenda.
To be successful, you'll have:
* PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience
* Experience of delivering teaching and learning in a clinical and/or higher education setting
* Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.
* Demonstrated passion for teaching and learning.
* Ability to deliver effective teaching practices to improve student success and engagement.
Here's how to apply:
To be eligible to apply, you must currently be a sessional academic at Deakin or have been previously engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin within the last two years of the advertising date. To find out if you are eligible to apply, please contact Deakin Help on or
Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Janet McLeod (Associate Head of School, Learning and Teaching) via
Position description: PD - Lecturer, Education Focused (Medical
Applications for this position close on Sunday 04 January at 11:55 pm
Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.