Academic Lead in Indigenous Health

4 weeks ago


Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia University of Wollongong Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage to lead the teaching and learning of Indigenous Health within the University of Wollongong's Doctor of Medicine Program (MD) in the Graduate School of Medicine (GSM).

As an Associate Professor (Academic Lead in Indigenous Health), you will provide leadership in curriculum development, teaching, assessment, and research of Indigenous Health for the UOW MD program. This involves researching, designing, documenting, and implementing educational materials related to Indigenous Health, ensuring alignment with the Australian Medical Council (AMC) Standards for Accreditation of primary medical programs.

You will collaborate closely with the co-Academic Program Directors and the Academic Lead for Assessment to effectively address the needs of the medical program. Additionally, this position will work alongside the GSM Academic Lead, Admissions and the Pre-Medicine Academic Coordinator in the School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences to support the recruitment, selection and retention of Indigenous students within the MD program.

To be successful, you will be suitably qualified with a deep understanding of Aboriginal knowledges and perspectives and strong relationships with the Aboriginal community. You will have the necessary experience and attributes for teaching Indigenous health at a tertiary level as well as a demonstrated track record in conducting research in an area of Indigenous Health. Additionally, excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential along with a commitment to the personal, professional and academic development of Indigenous students and academics.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of Indigenous Health curriculum and educational materials
  • Provide teaching and assessment in Indigenous Health
  • Conduct research in Indigenous Health
  • Collaborate with colleagues to support the recruitment and retention of Indigenous students
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with the Aboriginal community

Requirements

  • Suitably qualified with a deep understanding of Aboriginal knowledges and perspectives
  • Strong relationships with the Aboriginal community
  • Necessary experience and attributes for teaching Indigenous health at a tertiary level
  • Demonstrated track record in conducting research in an area of Indigenous Health
  • Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Commitment to the personal, professional and academic development of Indigenous students and academics

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to submit a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should be no more than 3 pages, summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.



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