Senior Lecturer

Outstanding opportunity for a registered surgeon to contribute to the delivery of the Sydney Medical Program at Nepean Clinical School and to support the development and delivery of surgical services within the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. Located within the Nepean Hospital precinct, Blue Mountains. Part‑time (0.5 FTE) fixed term until December. Base salary starting from $156,103 (pro‑rata) + 17 % superannuation. About the Opportunity Sydney Medical School is the oldest medical school in Australia. It accommodates around 6,000 medical students undertaking a four‑year graduate‑entry Doctor of Medicine program, in addition to postgraduate coursework students undertaking a wide range of master’s degree, graduate diploma and graduate certificate courses. In addition to teaching and research facilities on the primary Camperdown and Westmead campuses, Sydney Medical School is comprised of six metropolitan clinical schools and three rural clinical schools where students undertake the majority of the program. Position The Nepean Clinical School, within the Faculty of Medicine and Health's (FMH) Sydney Medical School (SMS), is currently seeking a Senior Lecturer – Surgery to undertake teaching and learning activity, research and other scholarly activity aligned with their clinical appointment in a surgical department at the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. Reporting to the Professor of Surgery. Key Responsibilities Contribute to the development, implementation, and promotion of surgical education programmes at the Nepean Clinical School. Contribute to the delivery of surgical services within the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. Work and collaborate on teaching programmes and research with clinical academic and professional staff at the five metropolitan University of Sydney teaching hospitals, the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, and the University’s rural clinical schools. Collaborate with NBMLHD clinical staff and across surgical divisions and departments to develop short and long‑term plans for improving healthcare quality, safety, process improvement and value. Promote a collaborative, team‑oriented culture that respects the skill sets and opinions of all faculty and staff. Contribute to teaching and learning practice, course design and evaluation, and build your research contribution within the discipline. Qualifications and Experience FRACS awarded by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Registered with AHPRA. PhD in the field of Surgery. Established research profile evidenced by original, high‑quality, independent research. Demonstrated clinical experience in patient management within a surgical department. Acknowledgement at a national level as influential in expanding knowledge within the specialty and/or in pedagogical or curriculum innovation. Demonstrated excellence in research, scholarly activities relevant to the specialty and educational design and practice. Deep and broad experience in teaching and learning, evidenced by participation in team teaching and teaching in a variety of settings. Established network of relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders that can be leveraged to enhance the standing of the specialty, school/faculty and university. Understanding of and ability to support an academic endeavour from curriculum design to producing leading research and providing a student‑enabling environment. Significant experience supervising others and coordinating team activities. Developing knowledge and understanding of the key issues in the higher education sector. Proven ability to work closely and harmoniously with colleagues and highly developed interpersonal skills. Affinity with students and ability to offer them a supportive learning environment. Work Rights Unrestricted work rights in Australia are required for the duration of this employment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre‑Employment Checks Employment is conditional upon completion of all role‑required pre‑employment or background checks to the satisfaction of the University. Ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If these conditions are not met, the University may take any necessary step, including termination of employment. Child‑Related Work This position is designated as involving child‑related work. A Working with Children Check clearance is required in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act. EEO Statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion, and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community that reflects the wider community that we serve, supporting careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. How to Apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 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