Head of Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program

About the role

Flinders University is seeking a Head of Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program, a full-time continuing position (36.75 hours per week) based in Bedford Park, South Australia. The role provides strategic educational leadership for the planning, delivery, quality assurance, continuous improvement and accreditation of the MD Program across metropolitan, rural and Northern Territory teaching sites. It is described as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with academic and clinical educators, professional staff and clinical partners to deliver an integrated, high-quality medical curriculum.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• An experienced medical educator who champions a student-centred learning approach.
• A strong track record in medical education, academic leadership and leading a complex medical programme.
• Sound understanding of Australian Medical Council accreditation standards and medical education governance.
• 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.
• Evidence of sustained excellence in teaching and of leadership in developing, delivering and evaluating learning and teaching innovations.
• Distinguished contribution to scholarship in teaching and professional development in higher education teaching.

What we offer

• Salary of $217,876 per year plus 17% superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development activities and exclusive staff study offers.
• Campus amenities including on-campus health care, gym and childcare centre.