Senior Teaching Fellow

• Based at our DMS Rural Communities Sites - Hamilton-Portland & Colac-Camperdown Zones
• 2 Positions – Part-time (0.2 FTE) and fixed-term for 3 years
• Level C $149,230 - $171,602 + 17% Superannuation

• Assist with  the delivery of effective teaching practices within Deakin Medical School-Rural Communities and suggest approaches to innovative teaching practices to achieve student learning experiences to support success and engagement.
• Teaching practices include; bedside tuition within the Portland/Hamilton or Colac/Camperdown regions, teaching at Face to Face meetings in Ballarat, Warrnambool and Geelong and delivering online sessions.
• Apply industry, clinical and/or research practice to student learning experiences, success, engagement and resources.
• Assist  teaching teams and collaborate with other unit teaching teams within the course to develop and refine effective unit curricula, clinical/professional education experiences, and comprehensive learning resources.
• Contribute to the review of units and courses and implement refinements to enhance educational outcomes.
• Assist with innovation,  unit-level curriculum design in partnership with unit chairs, delivering learner-centric, research-informed teaching and incorporating the latest practice knowledge across all levels and modes.                                                                                                                                                                  

• A PhD or equivalent qualification (such as Fellowship of a relevant College) in a relevant discipline.
• Be a medical graduate, registered with AHPRA.
• Hold the FRACGP or FACRRM, or be close to sitting the respective Fellowship examination.
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs with evidence of innovative and effective pedagogical approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to lead curriculum development and educational enhancement initiatives.
• Evidence of mentoring or supporting colleagues to improve teaching practices.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with professionals
  
  

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Mark Johnson (Deputy Course Director, Professional Practice) on mark.johnson@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Level C Senior Teaching Fellow, 586240.pdf

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks

In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.

Advertised: 29 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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