First Nations Health Education Academic

PRIMARY DETAIL
We are seeking a suitably qualified First Nations academic with a strong teaching and research record in Medical / Health Education.
Salary Package: Lecturer (Level B): $123,435 to $146,044 per annum (pro-rata for part-time), or Senior Lecturer (Level C): $150,714 to $173,323 per annum (pro-rata for part-time).
Level and salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.
Plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.
Appointment Type: Part-time or full-time, continuing
Location: Macquarie University (Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde)
The Role
The Macquarie Medical School within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences (FMHHS) is seeking a First Nations academic to lead the development, coordination, and delivery of teaching related to the history, culture, traditional/contemporary knowledge, and health of First Nations peoples in courses for the Macquarie Medical School, especially the Doctor of Medicine (MD).
This role will collaborate with colleagues in the School and Faculty to enhance First Nations education, including the Academic Director of First Nations Health, FMHHS, other First Nations academics, and Walanga Muru.
Areas of focus include:
Teaching First Nations cultural awareness, respect, and cultural responsiveness within a framework of cultural safety,
Teaching key aspects of history and culture and their connection to current health issues affecting First Nations peoples,
Using strength-based approaches and communication as counters to problem-based perspectives of First Nations health,
Teaching First Nations perspectives on health and healing, and what can be learned from First Nations approaches,
Fostering partnerships and engagement for community-led change and co-design.
A key aspect of the role involves developing connections and partnerships for community engagement and clinical experiences for students in medical and health courses.
The role will also support alignment with and implementation of Mudang Dali, the University's First Nations Connected Curriculum Framework.
Opportunities for higher degree research studies will be considered.
About You
You will be highly motivated, passionate about education in First Nations culture, history, and health.
You have academic experience and have worked in health or related roles, such as an Aboriginal health worker, liaison officer, or clinician.
You have experience developing, teaching, and leading curricula in higher education and can leverage your personal and professional networks to provide authentic interactions and develop clinical education experiences for students.
About Us
Macquarie University's Wallumattagal Campus is located on Dharug land, 15 km from Sydney's city centre, in a major business and technology precinct.
We acknowledge the contribution of all First Nations peoples and respect their knowledge and cultures.
Our university is committed to innovative and progressive thinking to address significant global and national issues.
The Faculty offers courses across various health and social sciences and is part of MQ Health, integrating hospital and clinical services.
Our research spans neurosciences, health systems, cancer medicine, and more.
We foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and excellence, investing in the careers and wellbeing of our staff and students, guided by our core values of Caring, Integrity, Teamwork, Ambition, Innovation, and Engagement.
Since 1964, Macquarie University has aimed to be a different kind of university, connecting with complex real-world problems and opportunities, and building a vibrant local and global community.
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