Lecturer in Physiotherapy

About the Role

The Lecturer in Physiotherapy position will be committed to, and focused on, Indigenous ways of knowing and learning, First Nations health, and cultural safety that will inform and influence excellence in education, curriculum development and professional activity within Physiotherapy. This position will nuture relationships with partners from other universities, the physiotherapy community, and other relevant professional organisations and communities. The Lecturer in Physiotherapy will make significant contributions to the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of a culturally safe curriculm that supports culturally safe practices. It is expected this position will lead the development of culturally safe teaching materials, provide tutorials and assist coordinate assessment tasks for sepcific subjects with support from the Department Director of Teaching and Learning, and other senior academic staff.

Your responsibilities will include:

Contributing to improving the quality and cultural safety of Physiotherapy education and training Ebraicing different ways of knowing and learning including Indigenous knowledges to teaching practice, including the delivery of a range of educational programs within the Department such as subject coordination, lectures, tutorials, and other teaching activities with mentorship and cultural support from senior staff Participating in Education Research independently or as part of the First nations, Health Promotion & Equity team Actively contributing to the discipline by participating in professional bodies and in scholarly meetings and conferences

Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate for this role will have strong evidence of the ability and desire to build an academic career in physiotherapy education, demonstrated through contributions to culturally safe educational practices, curriculum development, evaluation, or clinical teaching. You should embrace diverse ways of knowing and learning in physiotherapy education and clinical practice. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and work collaboratively. You should also demonstrate high productivity, initiative, problem-solving abilities, judgement, and organisational skills. Additionally, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team to achieve goals and complete projects is crucial.

You will also:

Hold current registration as a Physiotherapist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Have experience in designing and delivering cultural safety in Health Sciences curriculum Be an ethical scholar who values diversity and works effectively with inidividual differences

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position . This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – The Melbourne School of Health Sciences
The Melbourne School of Heath Sciences (MSHS) is a School within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. It is an inter-professional learning organisation at the forefront of leadership in health sciences education, clinical research, scholarship, professional practice, workforce training and engagement that contributes to local, national and global efforts to improve health and wellbeing. The MSHS values and ensures strong relationships with the health professions, workforce agencies, the community, governments, accreditation and regulating authorities, and industry partners. It values a strong discipline focus and professional identity while fostering inter- professional collaborations and synergies in teaching, clinical education and research.

What We Offer You In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page

About the University of Melbourne
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

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