Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The School of Medicine and Dentistry strives to prepare the next generation of professionals and practitioners to tackle health and healthcare challenges in an ever-changing world. As a community, we are committed to building better health outcomes for all by delivering high-quality education, impactful research and engagement with and for the communities we serve. As articulated in our Strategic Plan, we commit to the University's values and, importantly, to being a School for Country, place, communities and the people we serve. Through our learning and teaching, we strive to produce graduates who are confident, competent and resilient to be agents for change.

As a community we are committed to the highest standards of learning and teaching across our diverse academic programs and courses. These include undergraduate and postgraduate programs in dentistry, medicine, dental hygiene, dental technology and dental prosthetics, paramedicine, and public health.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best possible staff; staff who support our educational mission to deliver an outstanding student learning experience and producing competent, compassionate health professional and practitioners.

The School of Medicine and Dentistry shares the Health Group and broader University's commitment to excellence, ethical behaviour, and engagement. The Health Group Charter articulates the core values and behaviours we expect in our workforce: inclusion, integrity, performance, respect, and collaboration. These values and behaviours are embedded in the School's annual Academic Staff Career Development process and frame staff performance planning and review conversations.

Job Description

The Senior Lecturer in Clinical Education is expected to make significant contributions to the teaching effort of the School of Medicine and Dentistry and play a major role in scholarship, research and/or professional activities. The successful candidate will be expected to make independent and original contributions to research which have significant impact on the field of expertise.

This position offers a unique opportunity for a practicing public health physician to develop an interest and gain skills in medical education. The role forms part of an academic team that oversees the learning and assessment of medical students in general practice settings and contributes to delivery of relevant aspects of the curriculum in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, which encompasses public health, epidemiology, evidence-based medicine and Primary Health Care.

This position aims to ensure and verify that students in the MD acquire the understanding and skills related to the specialty of Public Health required of an Australian medical graduate. It also contributes to curriculum development, delivery and assessment relevant to their area of expertise.

This is a part-time (50% FTE) continuing position based at the Gold Coast location. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Senior Lecturer (Level C) range $135,319 - $156,035 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $158,323 - $182,561 per annum.

Qualifications

To be eligible for this role, applicants will possess:

• A medical degree from a recognised educational institution that is Ahpra registrable.
• A master’s level qualification in public health medicine (e.g. MPH) and/or a PhD (or substantial progress towards completion of a PhD) in public health or community medicine.
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in teaching in a medical or public health program.
• Ahpra registration and current or recent practice as a public health physician in an Australian health service is highly desirable.

Experience in leading and managing courses and assessment within a medical program is also desirable.

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Niru Nirthanan, Dean of Medicine via email at: [email protected] or by phone on (07) 5678 8023.

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].

Closing date: Wednesday, 19 March 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.