Head of Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program

Position Details

• Exclusive Continuing | Full-Time Position (36.75 hours per week)
• Academic Level E | $217,876 p.a. + 17% superannuation  
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role

We are seeking a Head of Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program to be our visionary leader and custodian of Flinders University’s iconic flagship medical program. This new, continuing position will hold responsibly for providing strategic educational leadership for the planning, delivery, quality assurance, continuous improvement and accreditation of the MD Program across all metropolitan, rural and Northern Territory teaching sites. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to partner with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders including academic and clinical educators, professional staff and key clinical partners to collectively deliver an integrated, contemporary and high-quality medical curriculum that meets accreditation requirements and prepares graduates for medical practice in diverse healthcare settings.

You will also have the exciting opportunity to:

• Provide academic oversight of the MD Program, including assessment policy implementation, progression processes and the maintenance of academic standards.
• Lead initiatives that promote excellence, innovation and scholarship in learning and teaching across the MD curriculum.
• Oversee matters relating to student academic progression, fitness to practise, professional behaviour and student support in accordance with University policies and procedures.
• Act as a key point of academic leadership and advice for students, staff and clinical partners regarding the MD Program.
• Provide support, academic counselling and professional advice to students concerning their studies, professional development and career opportunities.

This position makes a significant contribution to the University's strategic plan to change 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 through the Value of Excellence. Excellence is embodied throughout all elements of this role, as it works to set high standards in teaching, learning, and educational leadership. Through the design and delivery of innovative, high-quality learning experiences, continuous quality improvement, and a commitment to compliance and accreditation, this position ensures students receive an exceptional educational experience while supporting the University's reputation for academic quality and integrity.

About You

You are an experienced medical educator who champions a student-centred learning approach through your teaching materials and deliveries, highlighting your genuine passion for inspiring and nurturing emerging medical professionals. You will bring a strong track record in medical education, demonstrated academic leadership and the capability to lead a complex medical programme, inspiring and mentoring academic teams to deliver innovation and excellence in education. Your sound understanding of Australian Medical Council accreditation standards and medical education governance will underpin a commitment to contemporary, evidence-informed educational practice, creativity and critical thinking.

To succeed in this role, you will also be able to demonstrate the following:

• A doctoral qualification (PhD, professional doctorate, MD or equivalent) in medicine, medical education, health professions education or a closely related discipline; or a primary qualification in medicine (MBBS, MBChB, MD or equivalent).
• Substantial leadership experience in higher education, medical education or health professional education at tertiary level.
• Significant and sustained evidence of excellence in teaching performance at a tertiary level, inclusive of the relevant professional setting with evidence of a distinguished personal contribution.
• Significant and sustained evidence of leadership in the successful development, delivery and evaluation of learning and teaching innovations across disciplines, both in the classroom and in the professional education setting.
• Demonstrated evidence of sustained capability of providing a distinguished contribution to scholarship in teaching through participation in teaching and learning strategies and in professional development in higher education teaching.

College of Medicine and Public Health         

At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do.

Life at Flinders

They say know your place.  We say you've found it right here.

Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next.

Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders. During our first 60 years, we’ve navigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic, environmental and technological developments. Through it all, we’ve continued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create.

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
• Genuine flexible working arrangements
• Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program
• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers 
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
• Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice 

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan 
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre-employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University.

These include:

• Flinders University will require a current completed Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Gender Based Violence Declaration which is satisfactory to the University. The contract of Employment is conditional upon the receipt of these completed compliance checks. A disclosable outcome will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

• Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health policy.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document.  This should be no more than 3 pages and address the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• Flinders University is committed to providing an environment where staff with disability are valued, supported and encouraged to participate fully and independently in the life of the University. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please contact the Recruitment Team so that we can make appropriate arrangements through [email protected] or call 08 8201 2383.

• For more information regarding this position, please email: [email protected] for a confidential discussion with Professor Karen Lower, Acting Vice President and Executive Dean.

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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.