Lecturer in Paramedicine

Employer: La Trobe University -
Location: Bendigo VIC
La Trobe University's success is driven by people who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge. La Trobe is among the top 100 universities in the world under the age of 50 (Times Higher Education Rankings 2013), one of Australia's research leaders, and the largest provider of higher education to regional Victoria. Our teaching and research address some of the most significant issues of our time and we're passionate about driving change to benefit the communities we serve.
The Lecturer (Paramedicine) sits within the Department of Community and Allied Health of the La Trobe Rural
Health School. The Bachelor of Paramedic Practice / Bachelor of Public Health Promotion program is innovative and builds on the foundational paramedic knowledge and competencies of industry and the profession, while providing a strong education in health promotion, aged care and chronic disease management. Graduates from the program will be in a strong position to meet the current and future needs of the paramedicine profession as it responds to emerging community needs and becomes more integrated into the health system.
In this role
The successful candidate will contribute to teaching at an undergraduate level; engage in scholarship and/or research and/or professional activities appropriate to his or her career objectives. Undertake administration primarily relating to activities at the institution and may be required to perform the full academic responsibilities of and related administration for the co-ordination of an award program of the institution.
The successful candidate will develop a reputation for their skills, knowledge and expertise at a local level; lead project teams within the workplace or profession; be involved in continuing education of self and others; contribute to profession at a local level, supervise student placement/practicum, and demonstrate a capacity to engage in or initiate changes that benefit the paramedicine profession.
The candidate
To succeed in this role, you will have strong clinical competence in the paramedicine field, demonstrated experience in teaching and innovative curriculum development, have highly developed interpersonal skills supported by high level written and oral communication skills. Evidence of high quality and/or high impact research conducted and published or otherwise disseminated would be highly valued. Strong abilities in analysis, time management, problem-solving, computer literacy with Microsoft office products are essential.
Closing date: 7th of April 2015
Position Enquiries: Professor Peter O'Meara - (03) 5444 7870

Position Description below:
PD_50032927_Lecturer_Paramedicine_1_EFT.pdf
This position is open to people with a valid full-time working visa.
Please address Key Selection Criteria and attach these with your application.
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La Trobe University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For further enquiries on how to apply for this role, please contact Didier Cotte on +61 (03) 9479 5953.

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