Lecturer, Physiotherapy x 2

• 2 x Full-time, Continuing positions

• Salary Academic B + 17% Superannuation

• Based at the Bundoora West campus, and hybrid ways of working

About the role

We are currently seeking a Lecturer, Physiotherapy (Cardiorespiratory focus), and Lecturer, Physiotherapy (Neurological focus) to contribute to the design and development of new curriculum within the new Master of Physiotherapy program.

You will be responsible for contributing to the clinical education program by developing industry engagement, leading teaching and learning activities within the Master of Physiotherapy program and advancing your scholarly, research and/or professional capabilities.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver high quality curriculum at a postgraduate level, inclusive of contemporary teaching and learning approaches.

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the design and development of clinical education programs that engage with health providers and industry with authenticity and equip graduates to be “Ready for Life and Ready for Work”.

• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively and sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective learning and optimisation of outcomes related to work readiness.

• Emerging track record and recognition for quality research within a discipline in Physiotherapy contributing to existing Program and School research areas as evidenced by output.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree by research candidates.

• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and communications skills for interacting with students, higher degree by research candidates, staff and industry, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Mandatory: PhD in a relevant field, and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency in the discipline of Physiotherapy (AHPRA) without conditions.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Group

The School of Health and Biomedical Sciences comprises three Academic areas (Allied Health, Applied Health, and Biomedical Sciences).  Primarily based at the RMIT Bundoora campus, we undertake teaching and research across ten disciplines: Chinese Medicine, Chiropractic, Exercise Science, Human Biosciences, Laboratory Medicine, Medical Radiations, Nursing, Osteopathy, Pharmacy and Psychology. Many of our programs include Work Integrated Learning as an intrinsic part of student learning, both through placements in partner industries and through the University’s student-led Health Sciences Clinic located at Bundoora.

The School’s research was ranked as well above world standard in clinical science, complementary and alternative medicine, medical physiology, microbiology and pharmacology & pharmaceutical sciences, and above world standard in psychology, public health & health service and medical & health sciences.   We have a strategic focus on chronic disease and integrative health care with cross-cutting themes of: Indigenous Health, Exercise & Nutrition, Ageing in Health & Disease, and Medical Devices, Diagnostics and Prognostics. Research within the School is supported by modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment as well as a significant number of national and international partners.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/health-and-biomedical-sciences

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To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact: Professor Doa El-Ansary (Deputy Dean, Engagement) via [email protected] or Dr Adrian Pranata (Program Manager, Physiotherapy) via [email protected] .

Position Description – Lecturer, Physiotherapy (Cardiorespiratory focus)

Position Description – Lecturer, Physiotherapy (Neurological focus)

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Applications Close:
22 Apr 2024 11.59 pm

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