Professor Rural Generalism

Professor Rural Generalism – Continuing Part Time Appointment (0.2 FTE) Teaching Focused Academic Level E – annual salary of $195,391, on pro rata basis. Plus 17% superannuation and up to 6 weeks annual leave. Casuarina Campus. Provide academic leadership and drive excellence in rural generalism education, research, and clinical training within the CDU Menzies Medical Program. About the Position As the Professor Rural Generalism, you will provide academic leadership in the discipline of Rural Generalism within the CDU Menzies Medical Program and make significant and innovative contributions in the areas of academic leadership, accreditation, teaching, assessment, and evaluation. About You To be successful, you will require: A medical qualification registrable with AHPRA. Fellowship of RACGP or ACRRM. Strong leadership skills and the ability to foster academic achievement in others with demonstrated leadership in research and scholarship. Extensive clinical practice experience in Rural and Remote Practice with excellent standing as a medical practitioner. Experience working as a clinical teacher and/or supervisor with either or both medical students and/or junior doctors and specialist trainees. Experience in leadership in medical education, teaching and assessment in medical school and postgraduate training settings. Demonstrated experience in designing and conducting health services and clinical research in remote and rural health service setting. High level interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with a diverse range of people. Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to work collaboratively, develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external). Demonstrated organisational skills and management of administrative tasks. To view the full position description Please click the apply link to be directed to the vacancy on our CDU job site and then click on job attachments. First Nations Priority Recruitment This position is subject to Charles Darwin University First Nations Priority Recruitment measures, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT). First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply and will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, please visit Remuneration Appointment to this role will be at Teaching Focused Academic Level E. The base salary will be $195,391 per annum on a pro rata basis. The total remuneration package will be $228,607 per annum, including 17% superannuation, on a pro rata basis. What’s in it for you? An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University. Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education, and research. Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression. An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory. 17% superannuation. Up to six weeks of paid annual leave. Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary caregiver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply). Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only). Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989. Free on-campus parking in designated areas. Employee Assistance Program. Salary Packaging opportunities. How to Apply All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience (and response addressing the selection criteria of the role – if required). Contact For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Professor Dianne Stephens on *** or email ***************@cdu.edu.au. Accessibility and Adjustments Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on *** or email **************@cdu.edu.au. Diversity and Inclusion At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We’re about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed. You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are. 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