Lecturer (Paramedicine) - Queensland, Australia - University of Southern Queensland

Description

Job Summary

A Lecturer (Academic Level B) will contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of the Paramedicine program at USQ and carry out activities to maintain and develop their scholarly, research and/or professional activities relevant to the profession or discipline. The Lecturer (Paramedicine) will be responsible for the development and delivery of a variety of courses and contribute to the ongoing development of other Paramedicine initiatives such as postgraduate programs. This Lecturer role will also involve the maintenance and development of linkages with industry and professional bodies to ensure ongoing relevance of awards, to access suitable student experiences, and to facilitate partnerships in applied research. A Lecturer may be required to act as Course Examiner and provide support and direction to other academic employees.

Your Team

The Faculty of Heath, Engineering and Sciences offers a stimulating multi-disciplinary environment for students and employees. The Faculty is productively engaged in teaching scholarship, applied research and professional practice at a national and international level. The discipline of Paramedicine is positioned in the School of Health and Wellbeing which is one of six Schools within the Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences. The Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences offers a stimulating multi-disciplinary environment for students and employees. The Faculty has developed a strong reputation for providing a supportive team environment to ensure the production of high quality professional graduates. The School of Health and Wellbeing offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Paramedicine, Sport and Exercise Science, Biomedical Science, Medical Laboratory Science, and Human Services. You will enjoy working in a team dedicated to providing a stimulating and intellectual environment for students to enable them to have the confidence and practical knowledge they need to succeed.

Your Organisational Relationships

Internal

• Reports to: Discipline/Team Leader (Sport and Exercise) and Head of School (Health and Wellbeing) Member of: School of Health and Wellbeing
• Key contacts: Paramedicine staff

External

• Government departments / Legislative Bodies
• Other Universities
• Service Providers
• Relevant professional bodies

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsibilities of a Lecturer (Academic Level B) may include:
  • The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and studio sessions.
  • Initiation and development of course material.
  • Course examiner (coordinator) duties.
  • The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
  • The conduct of research.
  • Involvement in professional activity.
  • Development of course material with appropriate advice from and support of a more senior employee. Marking and assessment.
  • Consultation with students and broad administrative duties.
  • A range of administrative functions the majority of which are connected with the courses in which the employee teaches.
  • Attendance at departmental and/or faculty meetings and/or membership of a number of committees.
• As a member of the University community, demonstrate the highest possible standards of professional and personal conduct, both as an individual and as part of a team, commit to regular engagement in personal, professional and team development, and demonstrate behaviour consistent with the key capabilities outlined in the USQ People Capability Framework.
• Engagement in USQ marketing activities and involvement with external key stakeholders.

Is This The Role For You?

Within the context of the University's purpose, vision, and core values, and in direct connection to the key responsibilities described above, it is expected that you will possess the following: An Academic Level B employee will have qualifications and/or experience recognised by the University as appropriate for the relevant discipline area. In many cases a position at this level will require a doctoral or masters qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing. In determining experience relative to qualifications, regard is given to teaching experience, experience in research, experience outside tertiary education, creative achievement, professional contributions and/or to technical achievement.

• A Master's degree in Paramedicine or related discipline and ideally, progress towards or completion of a PhD or Doctorate.
• Evidence of eligibility for registration with the Paramedicine Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to contribute to the discipline of Paramedicine including professional membership with a relevant association or involvement in a professional organisation.
• A record of teaching excellence, with a demonstrated capacity to successfully teach in Paramedicine programs using contemporary approaches to pedagogy. Expertise and/or experience in, blended and online learning would be highly desirable.
• Demonstrated capacity to initiate and lead professional development and/or community initiatives relevant to Paramedicine.
• Evidence of research engagement and outputs. A research plan or evidence of the potential to engage with others in team based research is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage connective technologies to share ideas, improve workflow, and achieve team outcomes, regardless of the physical location of team members.
• Alignment with the core University values of Respect, Integrity, and Excellence.
• In addition the following qualities will be considered:
  • Team Work: demonstrated ability to contribute, and willingness to take actions which foster team spirit and build and maintain cooperative and productive relationships.
  • Rapport/Empathy: demonstrated capacity to maintain goodwill and dialogue and to recognise and respond appropriately to the needs and feelings of others.
  • Communication Skills: demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in written and oral forms to effectively convey information and where necessary gain acceptance of ideas.
  • Initiative: demonstrated capacity to take or originate action to achieve goals appropriate to the position.