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Scientific Education Specialist

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchParkville, Melbourne, Australia

30+ days ago

Salary

A$82,334.00–A$125,339.00 yearly

Job description

An excellent opportunity is available for a Scientific Education Specialist to join the Scientific Education Office at Australia's pre-eminent biomedical research institute.

About the Position

The Scientific Education Specialist will be responsible for the design and development of curricula and graduate course offerings to be used across a number of platforms to optimally support our students from all backgrounds. Utilising industry knowledge of University policies and procedures relevant to education and training, and through application a deep understanding of pedagogical standards, the Scientific Education Specialist will develop relationships with broad internal, and some external, stakeholders for the development of new course content and degrees to the current offerings. The role will require identification and pedagogical consideration of current course offerings for curation into programs and offerings for adult education at WEHI.

The Scientific Education Lecturer will work closely with the Scientific Education Specialist to deliver the total Education offering at WEHI, including teaching into our existing programs and degrees (e.g., Honours, Medical Biology PhD program) and be an integral member of the Scientific Education team.

Key responsibilities include :

Preparing and delivering graduate medical biology lectures and tutorials, facilitating the delivery of internal workshops on broad scientific technologies and engage in seminar presentations
Training of tutors, markers, and other sessional staff associated with all graduate courses and workshops
Evaluate current educational content for recommendation to WEHI staff and students and integration into curated education packages
Create and implement assessment strategies in graduate courses that measure student learning and provide feedback to improve learning outcomes
Collaborate with other academics to create and improve curricula and teaching methods through the design and integration of new technologies and innovative teaching strategies
Contribute to WEHI's strategic goals through keeping abreast of current and innovative research in the field of scientific education, networking with other organisations and sharing WEHI education best practice outside of the institution

Selection Criteria

Essential Knowledge and Skills :

A Ph.D. in a scientific discipline (mandatory) and education qualification would be advantageous

Demonstrated strong record of teaching experience in a tertiary environment

Knowledge of pedagogical approaches and the ways in which these can influence how knowledge and skills are imparted in the adult education context

Passion for scientific education including the latest technology breakthroughs

Ability to work positively and cooperatively with students, internal and external teams and agencies

Experience in mentoring graduate students

Proven ability, commitment and passion for engaging in scholarly and research activities

Demonstrated statistical analysis and manuscript preparation skills; including a solid track record of refereed research publications

Personal Qualities :

Self-motivated individual with proven ability to work independently, and on multiple initiatives concurrently

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; proven aptitude for communicating effectively with a variety of audiences

Able to prioritise work and meeting deadlines

Terms of Appointment

This position is an ongoing role in a full time capacity. Salary is Research Employee (RE) Level A-B ($82,334 - $125,339) . Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available.

General enquiries can be directed to Dr Jess Borger - .

A position description is available .

How to Apply

Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.

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Education Specialist • Parkville, Melbourne, Australia