• Based in either Burwood or Geelong campuses + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• Level C $137,971 - $158,654 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

 Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. 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.

As a Senior Lecturer, you will:

• Lead unit and course teaching teams and work collaboratively with other teaching teams in the faculty to develop effective unit/courses curricula and learning materials (including through course leadership roles). Lead review of units and courses and implement refinements.
• Integrate industry, clinical and/or research practice into unit/course design to improve student learning experiences, success, engagement and resources.
• Lead the development and/or adoption of new innovation in curriculum design within a course and deliver learner-centric, research-informed teaching practices across different levels / modes of delivery.
• Design collaborative learning opportunities at the course level. Support diverse learners by designing accessible and inclusive unit and course material and practices.
• Develop effective assessment tasks and rubrics at unit and course level. Provide clear assessment criteria and timely feedback to learners to demonstrate learning outcomes. Lead moderation of assessment tasks at course level and adapt practices to improve learning outcomes.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A PhD or equivalent qualification in Digital Health, Healthcare Operations, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise and substantial experience in digital health, including areas such as digital literacy, data governance, privacy, risk management, data security, data linkage, and the use of AI in health services.
• Proven experience in teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with a focus on digital health, healthcare operations or related fields. Experience in curriculum development and the ability to deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences.
• A strong research profile with evidence of high-quality research outputs in digital health, health management or related areas.
• Experience in securing research funding and contributing to research initiatives in the field.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with industry partners, health services, and other stakeholders in the health sector. Experience in translating research into practice, particularly in the context of digital health technologies and workforce adoption.
• A deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities related to digital health adoption in the healthcare sector, including the perspectives of health managers, policy makers, and consumers. Knowledge of issues related to equity, access, data sovereignty, and digital literacy across diverse populations.

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 Professor Jennifer Watts, Head of School at: health-hos@deakin.edu.au

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

 Senior Lecturer Digital Health Sept2024 PD-1.pdf

Applications for this position close on Thursday 10 October 2024.

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.