Associate Professor in Clinical Education

The Associate Professor in Clinical Education is expected to make significant contributions to the teaching effort of the School of Medicine and Dentistry as well as playing a major leadership role in the teaching assessment course convenorship and curriculum development activities relevant to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) addition the Associate Professor in Clinical Education will provide academic leadership to foster teaching innovations and excellence in scholarship service and/or professional activities and make major original and innovative contributions to the field of expertise which are recognised as outstanding nationally or internationally.

The role includes direct contributions to the delivery of teaching in the MD program including team-based learning teaching of clinical skills and communication skills facilitation of clinical master classes and preparation of graduates for internship. It will also involve collaboration with academic colleagues across the campuses and sites at which the medical program is delivered to ensure a consistent high-quality student learning experience.

In addition to the responsibilities associated with the Associate Professor of Clinical Education role this position will take on the role of Program Director for the Doctor of Medicine (MD) for a period of 3 years. The MD Program Director nominated by the School and appointed by the Dean - Learning and Teaching (Dean L&T) provides overarching leadership for the Doctor of Medicine Program across all teaching sites at Sunshine Coast Gold Coast and Toowoomba; with a primary focus on program delivery quality assurance of the curriculum and responsibility for medical student matters. The Program Director may also be the Dean of Medicines nominee for representation at internal and external committees. The Program Director responsibilities will be allocated for an initial period of 3 years.

As Program Director the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing curriculum leadership for and quality enhancement of the program while working collegially with the Dean of Medicine Deputy Head of School - Teaching and Learning MD Program Advisor MD Phase Leads MD Program Support Officer Academic Staff Professional Staff and Clinical Staff to ensure positive student learning experiences and that program outcomes are achieved effectively.
• Working closely with the MD Program Advisor and MD Program Support Officer maintain overarching responsibility for student issues including student health and wellbeing student concerns and appeals requests for leaves of absence and academic integrity and professionalism breaches as well as approval of student progression remediation and personalised study plans.
• Leading the MD Program Support Team comprising the MD Program Advisor Program Support Officer Phase Leads and Associate Phase Leads across the three teaching sites for the efficient delivery and resourcing of the MD Program and ensuring oversight for the Learning Management System (LMS) / Course Management System (CMS).
• Working collaboratively with the Dean of Medicine Deputy Head Teaching and Learning and MD Phase Leads contribute to the continuous review and improvement processes including the review of MD Program Guidelines annual University-directed program and course reviews and annual reaccreditation monitoring by the Australian Medical Council.
• Working closely with the Dean of Medicine MD Phase Leads and the Clinical Placements Team ensure optimal engagement with Clinical Sub-Deans and Clinical Leads at all clinical training sites of the MD Program.
• Working closely with the MD Program Advisor and the Academic Title Holder Engagement Strategy Group maintain operational oversight of engagement with clinical staff appointed to Academic Title Holder positions in the School.
• Working collaboratively with the Deputy Head Teaching and Learning Assessment Lead Phase Leads Course Convenors and External Consultants ensure ongoing quality assurance and rigor in assessments and assessment processes in the MD Program and in the impact evaluation of the program.
• Representing the Dean of Medicine School and the MD Program in external committees including at the Joint Medical Schools Placement Committees for hospitals and at Sub-Committees of the Medical Deans of Australia and New Zealand (MDANZ) and Graduate Entry Medical Program Application and Selection Service (GEMPASS).

This is a continuing full-time position based at the Sunshine Coast Health Institute and the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

The Sunshine Coast site is located on the land of the Kabi Kabi and Jinibara peoples.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary for an Academic Associate Professor (Level D) will range from $172686 - $190248 per annum 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will range from $202043 - $222590 per annum.

Qualifications :

Candidates for this position will:

• Possess a medical degree from a recognised educational institution.
• Hold current registration in good standing or eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) as a medical practitioner.
• Possess a masters or doctoral qualification of equivalent accreditation and standing and/or professional fellowship (e.g. FRACGP FACRRM FRACP); and/or progress towards completion of a masters / doctoral degree or professional fellowship.
• Demonstrate leadership expertise and experience in leading and managing undergraduate or postgraduate medical programs or healthcare programs.

Additional Information :

Why Griffith
As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme

How to apply
At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe respectful and inclusive community for alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025) Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the Position Description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role please contact the Dean of Medicine Professor Niru Nirthanan via email at: or call (07).

For application and recruitment advice please contact Jinita Dhall Talent Acquisition Partner at .

Closing date: Tuesday 26 May 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time