Academic Mentor

**Academic Mentor - MD Research Scholar**:
**Position Number**: 0064710
**Location**: Parkville
**Role type**: Casual - 7 Months.
**Faculty**:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**:Department of Medical Education, Melbourne Medical School
**Salary**: Level A.2 - $57.33 p.h. plus 11.5% super
- Nurture future medical leaders / Foster research excellence / Contribute to transformative education

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**Your next career opportunity**
You will have the opportunity to guide and support Doctor of Medicine (MD) students as they undertake groundbreaking research projects.

Through facilitating small group discussions, providing personalized feedback, and fostering a positive learning environment, you will play a pivotal role in nurturing the research skills and critical thinking abilities of future medical leaders.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- **Facilitate Engaging Learning**: Lead online small-group discussions and drop-in sessions, guiding students through the research process from proposal development to data analysis and dissemination.
- **Provide Constructive Feedback**: Offer learner-centred feedback on assessments, including discussion board tasks, journal club presentations, and research proposals.
- **Foster Critical Thinking**: Encourage critical thinking and research skills through structured student engagement and personalized guidance.
- **Monitor Student Progress**: Actively monitor student engagement, identify potential concerns, and assist in providing support to ensure successful completion of requirements.

**You may be a great fit if**:

- You possess a research higher degree or equivalent qualification.
- You have experience supervising research students in higher degree programs.
- You demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching entry-to-practice medical or health professional students.
- You exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- You are highly organised with strong time management and problem-solving abilities.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

**Your new team - “Department of Medical Education”**
The Department of Medical Education at the Melbourne Medical School is a leader in 21st-century medical education, delivering the innovative Doctor of Medicine (MD) course and conducting impactful research. We offer a range of postgraduate and professional development programs for health professionals, focusing on clinical teaching, leadership, and research. Our research interests encompass work integrated learning, curriculum assessment and evaluation, healthcare communication, and student engagement. Joining our team means being part of a dynamic community dedicated to excellence, with opportunities to shape the future of healthcare education and research.

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- **Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience**:

- **The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the )**
- **Advertised**: 18 Dec 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
- **Applications close**: 06 Jan 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time