Hybrid Director, MD Curriculum and Assessment bei University of Queensland

About This Opportunity 

As the Director, MD Curriculum and Assessment, you’ll enable the continuous improvement of the MD Program. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of medical education through strategic leadership, innovative pedagogy, and collaborative engagement. 

You’ll lead a passionate team to ensure high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment across the distributed medical program. From convening the MD Program Committee to overseeing assessment practices and mentoring staff, your impact will be felt across the entire student journey. 

This continuing position is offered at Academic Level D or E and can be appointed on a part-time (minimum 0.7FTE) or full-time basis.

This is a teaching focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About You

• Medical Qualification and eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia

• Completion of a PhD in medical or health professional education; or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

• Evidence of an exceptional level of quality teaching at undergraduate, honours and/or postgraduate level across a variety of settings, including small and large groups.

• National recognition for contributions towards learning, teaching and pedagogical practices, with a sustained record of outstanding impact in education.

• An established record of contributing to curriculum design.

• A strong record of meaningful internal service roles, including the successful mentoring of less experienced staff, in conjunction with evidence of leadership in external activities.

Additional Criteria for Level E:

• International recognition for contributions towards learning, teaching and pedagogical practices, with a sustained record of outstanding impact in education.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, AHPRA registration and mandatory immunisations.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Stuart Carney, Dean, Medical School at [email protected].

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job requisition ID in the subject line. 

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume

• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected].

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Friday, 22 August at 11.00pm AEST (R-55043). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 28 August.