Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor (Education Focused) and Director of Education
Job No.: 670465
Location: The Alfred Centre
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment as Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor and 5-year appointment as Director of Education
Remuneration: $140,812 - $162,366 pa Level C / $169,553 - $186,788 pa Level D (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Take on a pivotal leadership role at Australia’s largest health faculty, renowned for its world-class education and research. As a Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor (Education-Focused) and Director of Education at the School of Translational Medicine (STM), you’ll drive educational innovation, curriculum development, quality improvement and new course development in undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the School, while advancing the global healthcare agenda.
Elite Education-Focused Leadership: Education-focused staff at Monash are an elite group dedicated to advancing educational innovation and leading the design and delivery of programs across the University. As a Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor (Education-Focused) and Director of Education, you will hold a special responsibility for leading and fostering excellence in education within the School, faculty and the broader community. This role encompasses leadership at local, national, or international levels, focusing on the continuous development, delivery, and quality assurance of the School's education portfolio, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses.
You will drive the development of new education offerings, including clinical and micro-credential programs, to meet the evolving needs of local and global learners. Your expertise in educational leadership, curriculum development, and cutting-edge pedagogy will be essential to maintaining and expanding the School’s educational reach.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership across undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing education programs, including leading the School’s education teams
- Oversee curriculum design, course review, and governance of education programs
- Foster partnerships with industry and professional organizations to enhance educational outcomes
- Lead impactful educational research and secure funding to support innovative teaching practices
- Cultivate an academic culture of excellence, inspiring staff and students to achieve their best
What We’re Looking For:
- A doctoral qualification with a track record of teaching excellence and curriculum leadership
- Experience in educational governance, curriculum innovation, and scholarly research
- High-level interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others
- A passion for driving positive change in healthcare education and research
Join a leading international medical research university committed to setting the global healthcare agenda. Be part of a team that translates research into practice and contributes to improving the quality of life.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Learn more about Monash.
Why Monash?
- The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences is ranked among the top 40 universities worldwide for clinical and health sciences
- We are committed to improving human health through translational research, education, and healthcare policy influence at local, national, and international levels
- With over 41,000 alumni shaping the healthcare landscape, we continue to make a global impact in medical research and quality education
About the School of Translational Medicine: Located at the Alfred Hospital Precinct, STM is a hub for biomedical and clinical research, featuring 16 departments and centres specializing in areas such as Immunology, Neuroscience, Surgery, and Infectious Diseases. We collaborate with healthcare services, government, industry, and the community to translate research into practice, tackling critical health issues.
Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities - #ChangeIt with us.
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Professor Terry O’Brien, Head of School, School of Translational Medicine, Terence.obrien@monash.edu
Position Description:
Senior Lecturer and Director of Education - Level C
Associate Professor and Director of Education - Level D
Applications Close: Thursday 9 January 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
Please note: Monash University will be closed from Monday 23 December 2024 until Wednesday 1 January 2025 inclusive
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