• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Part-time (0.4-0.6 FTE) and fixed-term until 22^nd December 2026
• Level B $117,684 - $139,191 (pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation

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 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 committed to leading innovation in teaching, learning, creativity, and social development, while driving cutting-edge research and discovery. We prioritise solution-focused research that makes a real impact, working closely with industry and government to put findings into practice.

As a Teaching Fellow in Collaborative Practice, you will:

• Collaborate with academic staff from the Collaborative Practice Curriculum team, diverse disciplines, and learning developers to co-create and deliver materials that are authentic, inclusive, and pedagogically sound.
• Review and evaluate existing Collaborative Practice Curriculum case studies and their delivery methods, ensuring alignment with current best practices, learner needs, and interprofessional education goals, particularly in the context of mental health, alcohol, and other drugs.
• Design and write high-quality, evidence-informed interprofessional education case studies, with a particular focus on mental health, alcohol and other drugs, that reflect real-world interprofessional challenges across a range of health and social care disciplines.
• Ensure adaptability of case study materials for various teaching formats, including in-person workshops, online modules, and simulation-based learning.
• Contribute to teaching and learning activities associated with the Collaborative Practice Curriculum.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A bachelor degree or higher in an accredited health profession field.
• Recent experience in the health sector, within the last five years.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, leading, or participating in interprofessional education programs or initiatives across health and/or social care disciplines.
• Understanding of interprofessional education pedagogical frameworks and collaborative practice competencies.
• Demonstrated experience working with university health profession students in teaching, supervision, mentoring, or curriculum development, with an understanding of their learning needs and the clinical and academic contexts in which they train.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience and your preferred time fraction.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Associate Professor Sherryn Evans on sherryn.evans@deakin.edu.au

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

 PD - Teaching Fellow (Recent Professional Practice).pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Thursday 12^th March.

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.