Job Description

• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Part-time (0.35 FTE) and fixed term until 1st of June 2029
• Level B $117,684 - $139,191 (4% increase will apply from 29 June 2026)+ 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part-time)

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creating and social development and fostering cutting-edge research and discovery. The School of Medicine places high emphasis on research that makes a difference and is solution-led. We work closely with industry partners and the government to put findings into practice.

About the role:

The Teaching Fellow, Medical Sciences will be responsible for planning, development and delivery of teaching and assessment in medical science, with a focus in cardiorespiratory physiology and medicine.

The incumbent will make an independent contribution to the School’s teaching, research and program development and will primarily focus on teaching and learning and associated service tasks.

As a Teaching Fellow, Medical Sciences, you will:

• Deliver effective teaching practices to achieve student learning experiences to support success and engagement.
• Apply industry, clinical and/or research practice to student learning experiences, success, engagement and resources.
• Contribute to and work collaboratively with other unit teaching teams in the course to develop effective unit curricula, clinical/professional education experiences and learning resources.
• Contribute to the review of units and courses and implement refinements.
• Innovate unit-level curriculum design with unit chairs and deliver learner-centric, research-informed teaching and apply current practice knowledge across all levels and modes.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications in a relevant discipline such as medical physiology and experience in teaching cardiovascular and/or respiratory physiology.
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design
• Demonstrated passion for teaching and learning
• Ability to deliver effective teaching practices to improve student success and engagement
• Emerging record of scholarly learning and teaching in postgraduate or undergraduate programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Bryony Mcneill, Deputy Course Director, Foundations of Medicine on bryony.mcneill@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

PD Teaching Fellow, Medical Sciences 585920.pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Sunday the 26th of June

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.