Academic Title Holder (Level C, Senior Lecturer) - Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

About This Opportunity Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences The newly established Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences will be an interdisciplinary powerhouse of innovation and collaboration to lead integrated solutions to the needs of the communities we serve locally and globally. UQ offers one of the widest ranges of health and behavioural sciences programs of any Australian university, and the ambition for this new Faculty will be to will be to leverage its unified suite of esteemed schools, institutes and centres to unlock opportunities within UQ and with external partners to: Graduate health, medical and behavioural science professionals who are champions of interprofessional collaborative practice, culturally competent and deeply respectful of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and leaders in their respective disciplines. Address current and emerging health sector challenges, specifically the need for a flexible workforce with a diverse skill mix, and the need to provide person and family-centred health care through collaborative decision-making in interprofessional teams. Grow our research and impact by exploring 'wicked problems' from a multidisciplinary perspective in collaboration with consumers and communities. Attract research funding from a wide range of sources (philanthropy, competitive grants, government tenders, NGO, industry). Meet the complex health and well-being needs of the population across the lifespan. Provide our students with the optimal range of educational placement opportunities to support their learning. Work effectively and efficiently with a range of partners locally, nationally and internationally. Share resources and infrastructure to further our strategic ambitions and reach in education, research, and engagement. Academic Title Holders Academic Title Holders play a vital role in the University’s mission to deliver excellence in education and research. High quality education and research in medicine, biomedical sciences and public health would not be possible without the tireless work of our hospital and clinic-based health professionals. These health professionals come from a variety of different disciplines and backgrounds, ranging from medicine through to dietetics, psychology, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and other allied health areas. They are vital in training the next generation and to recognise the work of these hardworking health professionals, UQ awards individuals with academic titles. Every day, our Academic Title Holders teach students, mentor junior researchers, and take on hours of research activity in their own time to improve patient care. Senior Lecturer (Level C) A Level C ATH will make a commensurate contribution to the work and strategic advancement of the University and its students. In addition to the requirements at Level B, they will have an established record of achievement in the academic domains, recognising there may be higher contributions in some domains that compensate for lesser achievements in other areas. An advanced professional qualification or higher degree by research is expected. In the domain of teaching, a Level C ATH will make a substantial senior contribution to clinical teaching across multiple professional levels. They will lead teaching activities relevant to their discipline and be committed to the development of their teaching practice to enhance the learning experience of their students and trainees. In the domain of research , a Level C ATH will be expected to undertake research activities, establish research collaborations, publish in peer-reviewed journals and/or contribute to State / National guidelines for clinical practice and contribute to successful applications for external research funding. In the domain of supervision and researcher development , a Level C ATH will have an established track record of supervising clinical staff and/or students, including students in advanced or specialty training programs and/or students enrolled in higher degree by research programs, as well as actively facilitating the development of their supervisee’s skills, competencies and opportunities for engagement. In the domain of citizenship and service , a Level C ATH will achieve leadership roles in the profession, at a local or State level. They will consistently demonstrate the UQ Values and will be actively engaged in professional associations related to their discipline and specialty. Eligibility Academic Titles are awarded to health professionals who make significant contributions to The University of Queensland. To be eligible for an academic title, a health professional will be a regular and significant contributor to the University’s teaching, research and engagement program. Academic titles for health professionals are awarded at a level consistent with that used for UQ appointed academic staff and governed by the UQ Policy and Procedure: Academic Title for Health Professionals - Policy Academic Titles for Health Professionals - Procedure Questions? For any queries, please contact Joanne Cignoli via stating the job reference number in the subject line. More Information? Please visit our Academic Title Holder webpages here Want to Apply? All applicants must supply the following documents: Resume AHPRA document (if you are a registered clinician) Australian applicants should upload a copy of their "AHPRA Online Certificate (Copy of Certificate of Registration)". This can be accessed via AHPRA Online Services – Download a free copy of your registration certificate (dot point number three listed in the options for Health Practitioners) Applications received via other channels, including direct email, will not be accepted. If you are a current employee of the University, or hold an unpaid or affiliate appointment with the University, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.