Lecturer in Clinical Rehabilitation

Position Details 

• Fixed term for 12 months | Part-Time at 0.5 FTE

• Academic Level B | $101,724-120,380 p.a. pro-rata.

• Location: Bedford Park 

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About the College of Nursing and Health Sciences 

At the College of Nursing and Health Sciences , we aim to be an innovator in contemporary education producing a safer and more resilient health and social care workforce. Our mission is to improve lives and empower communities, enabling better health and caring in the world through an exceptional student learning experience. At the College, our research mission is about co-creating new knowledge which promotes wellbeing, and better care and support, to individuals and communities across the lifespan. We work proactively with industry partners and professional bodies leading to more employable and innovative graduates. 

 
About the Role 

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences is seeking a passionate tertiary educator with experience in Clinical Rehabilitation as a health professional and confidence in research methods to join our academic staff as a Lecturer in Clinical Rehabilitation! You will join our inter-disciplinary teaching team of experienced clinicians and active researchers to develop career-ready and enterprising graduates who will address the concerns of the Australian and global health sector.

As the Lecturer in Clinical Rehabilitation, you will contribute to excellence in teaching and learning within the suite of Clinical Rehabilitation post-graduate topics. You will undertake a lead role in the development and evaluation of curricula and courses, while delivering innovative teaching. Specifically, you will be required to utilise your comprehensive understanding of research methods to contribute to postgraduate research teaching and research project support. You will also make an independent contribution to maintaining internal course accreditation processes.

About You 

You will be a leader in tertiary educational innovation, with a richly interactive and personalised approach to teaching and learning. With your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, you will maintain strong relationships with a range of diverse staff, students, and industry stakeholders. Your natural ability to collaborate and engage with stakeholders will develop productive partnerships that can provide opportunities for students to increase their employability within the sector. Your keen attention to detail will allow you to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines, while always demonstrating a commitment to high quality service delivery.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Completed a PhD or EdD or equivalent qualification in a relevant health related area.

• Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching performance at a tertiary level.

• Extensive experience in the multi-disciplinary care of those with neurological conditions, and a comprehensive understanding of related evidence-based medical and therapeutic treatment approaches (desirable).

Life at Flinders 

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. 

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?  

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options 

• Flexible working arrangements 

• Wide range of professional development activities and services 

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff 

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services , gym  and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. 

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy   

How to Apply and Information 

• You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Michelle Miller

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted. 

Certification

National Police Certificate - Australian Federal Police

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

28 May 2023

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.