EOI - Foundations Year Tutor, School of Medicine

EOI - Foundations Year Tutor, School of Medicine Need help? Ask Notre Dame For further information or enquiries, please contact People and Culture: Employment Type Sessional Category Casual / Sessional Location Sydney Department School of Medicine About the university The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales. About the school The Mission of the School of Medicine, Sydney is to develop and train excellent, caring and ethical doctors. The Doctor of Medicine (MD) is a 4‑year graduate‑entry program which combines basic and clinical sciences, communication and clinical skills, population and public health, and personal and professional development. The curriculum is delivered principally through Problem Based Learning in small groups led by a clinician for the Foundation Years (Years 1 and 2) and then through clinical placements at eight clinical schools in Sydney, Melbourne and rural NSW and Victoria in the Clinical Years (Years 3 and 4). About the role The School seeks expressions of interest from registered medical practitioners who have a passion for teaching. Teaching opportunities are available in the Foundation Years of the Doctor of Medicine program. These include: Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Tutoring, Communication and Clinical Skills sessions, Clinical Debriefing sessions and tutoring in workshops such as Surgical Skills and Aged Care Visits. This role reports to the Head of Foundation Years. Key Responsibilities Conduct teaching to the standard of the Faculty. This includes preparation for the topic and facilitating group discussions relating to the content. Consultation with students in relation to readings, weekly topics and assessment. Participating in assessment activities, including marking and providing feedback. Attendance at meetings as required by the Head of Foundation Years. Other duties as identified by the Head of Foundation Years. Comply with policies and procedures in all aspects of their work and conduct, in particular the Staff Code of Conduct. Undertake Professional Development as arranged by the Head of Foundation Years. Provision of a high level of pastoral care to students. Qualifications, skills & experience Hold a relevant qualification (preferably: MBBS with Fellowship / MBChb with Fellowship OR an MD degree). Preferred: a minimum of 5 years teaching experience (e.g. bedside teaching, clinical supervision of junior medical staff, teaching clinical concepts, delivering tutorials and workshops). Registration or eligibility for registration with AHPRA as a Medical Practitioner. Supportive of the Objects of Notre Dame as a Catholic University. Understanding of, and commitment to, teaching in the context of the Code of Ethical Standards for Catholic Health and Aged Care Services in Australia Qualifications & Experience. A high level of interest in medical education and experience in teaching in small group tutorials. A keen interest in maintaining currency in scholarship and professional practice. Ability to, or a willingness to learn how to, incorporate technology (e.g. Blackboard, Zoom, email, internet) into teaching and learning. Ability to deliver quality learning and teaching practices in multiple modes including online delivery. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work effectively in a team. Ability to assess priority of tasks, manage workload and meet deadlines in a busy education environment. Evidence of a high level of pastoral care to students. How to apply Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Please address all selection criteria in Cover Letter. For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff. Contact us Please direct your queries regarding this role to Sharon Abraham, Please quote the Job title in the subject line. Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained. #J-18808-Ljbffr