Associate Professor (Paramedicine)

• Work in a high performing and motivated team
• Lead and delivery high quality curriculum to our undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Demonstrate research leadership and mentoring to other academics and HDR students 
• The position is located at our St Albans Campus 

About Us:

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly .  One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the Role:

The overall purpose of the Associate Professor of Paramedicine position is to contribute to the academic leadership in the Paramedicine Unit at Victoria University, to innovate and promote the scholarship of teaching, learning and, in particular, research in Paramedicine. This will include making significant contributions to the teaching and learning responsibilities within the Paramedic discipline.

The Associate Professor of Paramedicine will be expected to develop the research portfolio within Paramedicine at Victoria University. This will include active participation in decisions relating to resource development and budgetary allocations for research projects within the Paramedicine discipline. It will also include collaboratively leading the successful maintenance of accreditation through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). The Associate Professor will also be expected to facilitate research related to the Paramedicine discipline, and mentor academics in the Paramedicine Unit to develop research capability.

Duties:

An example of duties you may perform includes:

• Lead and develop the teaching and research nexus within undergraduate and postgraduate Paramedicine curriculum; 
• Assure that the delivery of the Paramedicine programs is conducted in accordance with accreditation requirements; 
• Prepare and deliver lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, and symposiums (as appropriate); 
• Initiate, develop and conduct high quality research projects in collaboration with research leaders in the University, university key industry partners and other external organizations; and
• Contribute to the leadership and mentoring of a team of Paramedicine academics in teaching and research

This is a full-time ongoing position (teaching and research) at Academic D, $149,856 – $165,092 classification, plus 17% superannuation contribution, working 36.75 (1 FTE) hours per week.

About You:

The successful incumbent will be someone with energy who is innovative, progressive and collaborative in the way they work. They will be an excellent communicator who collaborates well with others across the College of Sport, Health, and Engineering, and the University. This position will seek to generate interest from students and via industry networks to engage in Higher Degrees by Research within the Paramedicine Discipline. The Associate Professor of Paramedicine will contribute to ensuring the strength of the Paramedicine discipline in the University and help to develop impactful research within the Paramedic Centre of Excellence.

Who to Contact:

For further information relating to the position, please contact Dr Matthew Clarkson, Head of Program (Allied Health), College of Sport, Health and Engineering, by email [email protected]  

What we Offer:

For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff  

How to Apply:

To view a copy of the position description please click here . Your application must include:

• A cover letter
• Your curriculum vitae/resume
• Address all selection criteria
• Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registrations

Applications Closing Date: Monday 12 February 2024 at 11:59pm AEST

Our Commitment to Protecting Country: 

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share. 

Victoria University is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. VU encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all abilities and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field.