Associate Lecturer in Radiation Therapy

Supportive environment to undertake a HDR
- Additional University holidays
- Competitive salary and 17% super

**Base Salary: Level A** $78,905 to $107,080 plus 17% superannuation

**Position**:Full Time Continuing

**Location**:Callaghan Campus, Newcastle, NSW

**The position**

As an Associate Lecturer in Radiation Therapy (Teaching and Research or Teaching Intensive), you will provide high quality academic education in the area of Radiation Therapy and engage in interdisciplinary team teaching for the areas of Diagnostic Radiography, Nuclear Medicine and other Health Science Programs.

You will be committed to undertaking a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) and will develop a research profile through collaborations within the discipline, multidisciplinary teams and with our clinical and industry partners. As an Associate Lecturer, you will contribute to growing the professional profile of the Radiation Therapy discipline at the University at a local, national and global level.

This position has the flexibility to be a balanced teaching and research role or teaching intensive dependent on the successful applicant’s experience and qualifications.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will:

- Hold a graduate academic qualification in Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy).
- Currently hold, or be eligible for, unrestricted AHPRA Registration as a Medical Radiation Practitioner (Radiation Therapy).
- Be committed to undertaking a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) in a relevant field to Radiation Therapy.
- Have significant current clinical experience (5 years +) working as a clinical Radiation Therapist.
- Demonstrate highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in a team and with people of diverse backgrounds in an effective, cooperative, collegial, and mutually respectful manner.
- Be able to contribute at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, taking responsibility for the preparation and delivery of course modules and coordinating one or more courses, including collaboration in curriculum design and delivery where appropriate.
- Have a sound understanding of contemporary professional and educational issues in Medical Radiation Science (MRS) and the broader health domains.
- Demonstrate capability/experience and effectiveness in the design and delivery of high-quality teaching at a tertiary level and/or in clinical practice including the incorporation of new technologies and approaches.
- Demonstrate high-level and recent ability in RT planning, simulation and treatment.
- Be able to efficiently perform in allocated internal roles, sharing academic service responsibilities, contributing to outcomes of internal committees, and beginning to develop external clinical partnerships.

**About our university**

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and create a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

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**About the school**

The School of Health Sciences, one of four Schools within the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, excels in the teaching of allied health professionals and includes the disciplines of Physiotherapy, Diagnostic Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Workplace Health and Safety, Occupational Therapy, Oral Health Therapy, Podiatry and Speech Pathology. The disciplines within the School achieve a balance between advancing the professional research profile of their respective areas and working together to educate future health care workers in a multi
- professional health care environment.

The School enjoys a close collaboration with local area health services in providing clinical learning experiences for students, in the provision of graduate programs and in the conduct of clinical research. We strive to prepare and develop students across the Health Science disciplines to function in a wide range of clinical settings, health facilities and services.

Within the School of Health Sciences Health Education and Research Building (HERB), exists The Global Centre for Research and Training in Radiation Oncology - a state of-the-art facility integral to the delivery of the Radiation Therapy Degree. The facilities provide a safe environment for students to gain clinical skills in an academic setting. Students develop confidence in their abilities by undertaking hands-on training before entering the clinical world.

Access to the Global Centre's radiation oncology equipment and software creates confident, life ready graduates, ultimately advancing