Job Reference: 964707

Are you passionate about shaping the future of healthcare? Do you have a desire to help medical students grow into self-directed, critical thinkers ready to tackle the challenges of modern medicine? Curtin Medical School is seeking a dedicated and experienced academic to join our team Part-time (0.4FTE) as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, supporting Year 3 medical students’ Problem-Based Learning.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a key part of an innovative medical education team, where your expertise and enthusiasm will play a pivotal role in the development of the next generation of healthcare professionals. You will have the chance to influence students’ learning through the facilitation of PBL sessions, the development of curriculum and assessments, and by providing mentorship to students at a critical stage of their medical education. You will also conduct seminars and workshops based on your expertise.

At Curtin Medical School, we are committed to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging environment for both students and staff. As part of our team, you will have access to professional development, cutting-edge research, and collaborative teaching opportunities within a supportive academic community. This role is ideal for an individual who thrives in an academic setting, is passionate about teaching, and is excited by the opportunity to influence the future of medical education.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate Problem-Based Learning (PBS) sessions.
• Review, revise, and enhance existing PBS case scenarios to ensure relevance and quality.
• Develop, assess, and standardise evaluation materials and assessments.
• Deliver dynamic, interactive seminars in your area of expertise.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to medical students regarding their participation in teaching activities and assessments.
• Cultivate a positive, supportive learning environment while mentoring medical students.
• Contribute to academic service and demonstrate leadership within the University community.
• Serve as an examiner in Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) across multiple academic years.

We are looking for

• Fellowship of a relevant medical college in Australia.
• A medical degree and doctoral qualification (or equivalent accreditation and professional standing).
• Extensive experience in healthcare education and a solid understanding of educational practices.
• A commitment to excellence in teaching and fostering student development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

• Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a medical practitioner without any current undertakings or conditions.

Role Requirements

As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.

About the Team

The Curtin Medical School (CMS) encompasses the disciplines of Medicine, Laboratory Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, and Medical Radiation Science. CMS forms part of the Faculty of Health Sciences and is affiliated with two research institutes; the Curtin Medical Research Institute (Curtin MRI) and the enAble Institute for Health Science (enAble).

The School’s mission – “To improve health in society through excellence and innovation in teaching, research and engagement with the university and global medical and bioscience communities” – encompasses a wide range of research in laboratory, clinical and community settings, a suite of eight undergraduate courses and Higher Degrees by Research in multiple disciplines.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collegial team environment with a vibrant teaching and research community that is industry-facing and enjoys strong networks with other health professional educators both domestically and internationally.

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join us!

To be considered, please include the following as part of your application:

• CV
• Cover letter addressing the selection criteria (outlined under "We are Looking for").

Join us in shaping the future of medicine at Curtin University, where your work will impact lives globally and contribute to a legacy of health and wellness.

Applications close: 18 March, Tuesday, 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.