Employment Type: Part Time, 7 hours per week (0.2 FTE)

Duration: Up until 30 June 2025

Remuneration: Competitive remuneration based on Academic Level B or Level C + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading

Location: Port Macquarie, New South Wales

To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Why this role matters:

UNSW’s Education Focussed (EF) roles enable academics to specialise in education and devote their time to delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of our students. Those who are appointed to this prestigious specialism will be expected to successfully drive educational excellence within the university’s teaching and learning communities.

The role of Discipline Convenor Rural, Medicine will be committed to high-quality teaching with a strong focus on local rural medical education and coordination of the specified discipline.

A strong relationship with the Local Health District and other rural health and primary care networks is required to ensure rural clinical placements that enhance student experience, and progress student immersion and involvement in local collaborative rural health and research projects.

The Lecturer / Senior Lecturer, Education Focussed Discipline Convenor Rural, Medicine, reports to the Director of Medical Education at the identified rural campus and has no direct reports.

Skills Required:

At Level B:

• An MBBS and a Fellowship of a Specialist Medical College (including but not limited to ACEM, ACRRM, RACP, RACGP, RANZCOG, RACS), and eligible for medical registration in New South Wales.
• Evidence and maintenance of professional development in pedagogy, disciplinary knowledge, and professional accreditation requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in large and small group teaching within relevant discipline, and ability to apply knowledge and modern medical curricula and teaching methodologies.

At Level C (in addition to the Level B):

• Demonstrated strong leadership skills and a record of solid achievement contributing to administration in academic and/or professional environments.
• Expertise within a relevant sub-disciplinary area, including convenorship and committee work.

To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. 

Our benefits include:

• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements

Specific Pre-Employment Checks Required:

• Criminal Records Check
• Qualifications Check
• Working with Children Check NSW

How to apply

Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (Skills and Experience in the position description) and interest in the role. To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.

Contact

Aarti

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

a.aarti@unsw.edu.au

Applications close:  Sunday 2^nd February before 11:30 pm

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.