Associate Lecturer in Clinical Skills
Associate Lecturer in Clinical Skills
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Job Description
Full-time fixed-term position through to 31st December 2026
Base salary will be in the range $80448.78 - $% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
Based at our Toowoomba Campus
About This Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Clinical Skills and Coordinator to join our medical education team. In this role you will teach clinical skills and simulation sessions within your area of expertise and take the lead in coordinating the clinical skills and simulation program ensuring it aligns with the MD Programs learning outcomes.
You will bring clinical experience along with a passion for teaching and a strong understanding of simulation-based education. Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential as is a commitment to delivering high-quality student-cantered learning.
At UQ we foster a collaborative and supportive culture where innovation in teaching is encouraged and valued. We offer access to advanced simulation facilities flexible work arrangements and ongoing professional development. Join a university that values your expertise and supports your growth as an educator and leader in medical education.
Key responsibilities will include:
Teaching: Plan develop coordinate and teach into a comprehensive Clinical Skills and Simulation program aligned with the MD Programs learning outcomes and tailored to the rural and regional context of the Toowoomba RCU. This includes managing simulation environments equipment resources and supporting student assessment and academic guidance.
Lead and support program delivery by preparing simulation resources coordinating facilitators and sessions supervising staff and building strong partnerships with local clinicians to enhance teaching quality and community engagement.
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: Engage in scholarly and collaborative activities to enhance teaching practice maintain academic excellence and contribute to the research capacity of the Regional Clinical Unit and Rural Clinical School through partnerships with colleagues clinicians and external stakeholders.
Supervision and Researcher Development: Pursue scholarship in clinical skills and simulation education staying current in the discipline enhancing teaching practices and contributing to the ongoing improvement of curricula and learning resources.
Provide effective staff leadership and supervision including professional development performance management and conflict resolution in line with University policies and procedures.
For a full position description please contact
This is a teaching focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQs Criteria for Academic Performance.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds who have joined us from all over the world and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.
At the core of our teaching remains our students and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders regardless of personal financial or geographical barriers.
As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment grant writing support greater research funding opportunities and other forms of staff support and development.
The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave 17.5% annual leave loading flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times job share compressed hours and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
About You
Applicants should possess a PhD or equivalent in the relevant discipline area together with current AHPRA registration or ability to register with AHPRA.
Experience and emerging profile of providing leadership in a clinical and/or educational role.
Experience and developing record of supervising or mentoring staff.
Expertise in using appropriate simulation techniques for clinical skills training. These techniques can include screen-based simulation virtual reality patient simulators part-task trainers and simulated patients.
High level communication and interpersonal skills for working with students colleagues and the wider community.
Demonstrate competency in risk management.
Current or recent clinical experience.
A commitment to and an understanding of the issues surrounding living and working in a rural and/or regional area
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks including right to work in Australia criminal check education check AHPRA registration mandatory immunisations.
Work Rights:You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment
Questions
For more information about this opportunity please contact Dr Furhan Iqbal . For application queries please contact stating the job reference number (below)in the subject line.
Want to Apply
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Resume
Cover letter
Responses to the About You section
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair equitable and inclusive selection process which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who dont meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. Were dedicated to equity diversity and inclusion fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. Were committed to attracting retaining and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close Monday 14th July 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-52983). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 25th July.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
