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With strong links to government, business and the community, Murdoch University helps people discover how to make a difference. We are a young, innovative and enterprising university with more than 23,000 students and 1,700 staff across Perth, Singapore and Dubai. We are committed to high quality education, innovative research, and strong community engagement both locally and internationally.

Our Strategic Plan and Future Horizon 2017-2027 outlines an ambitious blueprint for development and growth, with a focus on one purpose: to be a creative force for current and future generations.

We are clear about our two core goals: to educate free thinkers who thrive in society and are sought after by employers; and, to provide life changing solutions for the world’s big challenges through our outstanding translational research and innovative practice.

• Continuous, Full Time
• Classification ACSLC | $176k – $193k including 17% employer superannuation contributions and leave loading
• Salary Packaging opportunities 

About Us

The School of Veterinary Medicine at Murdoch University provides Western Australia’s only Veterinary Science course and is responsible for the training and development of graduates within our internationally recognised degree programme. Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care is a key section within the School of Veterinary Medicine and provides excellence in clinical care for animals presented to The Animal Hospital whilst teaching skills and knowledge to undergraduate veterinary students and veterinarians specialising in the discipline.

The Role

An Associate Professor makes a considerable contribution to the University’s postgraduate supervision and is expected to play a leadership role in University administration. It is also expected that the successful candidate possesses a track record of academic excellence, with high quality research that has national and/or international impact, and links to relevant industry groups and external stakeholders that will advance the interests of the discipline and the University. You will have four key duties or teaching, clinical practice, clinical or professional practice (research engagement), and service and leadership.

Teaching

• Develop and practice innovative teaching and learning methods within the discipline of VECC.

• Mentor and support Level A, B and C teaching staff within the discipline of VECC and other specialist areas.

• Supervise and mentor Residents, and as required Honours and coursework Masters students.

• Lead the development and design of curriculum and/or programs of study.

Clinical Practice

• At Associate Professor level, clinical academics are expected to lead a team.

• Provide a professional clinical service, including after-hours, to emergency and critical care patients of The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University, to provide professional advice to veterinarians within the veterinary hospital, and externally.

• Provide high level specialist clinical service in the diagnosis and management of small animal (dogs and cat) emergency and critical care cases in The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University.

• Directly supervise emergency and critical care residents for the purposes of “Immersion” requirements for residency training.

Clinical or Professional Practice - Research Engagement

• Make a substantial contribution to research, individually and as head of section. Research outputs should have national and/or international impact.

• Design and lead clinical research relevant to veterinary emergency & critical care, including successful applications for external research funding, publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals, and demonstrating impacts on clinical practice.

• Contribute to School strategic priorities in research and partner with other researchers within the school and external to the school (within MU and elsewhere).

Service and Leadership

• Make a substantial contribution to the School, the University, the profession, and the discipline.

• Engage with industry and other external stakeholders to develop partnerships and progress the interests of the College and the University.

• Make a substantial contribution to service, at both College and University level, by undertaking specific administrative, planning and/or committee work.

• Participate in the University’s Academic Contribution Development Review (ACDR).

What you’ll get in return

You will be part of a vibrant and talented team, work in an innovative and lively university community and enjoy the benefits that come with working at Murdoch.

Our people enjoy a lively, natural campus and world-class facilities, as well as a range of benefits including:

• Opportunity to make significant contributions to clinical work, teaching and research within the small animal medicine Section
• Flexibility within the Section to allow development of individual clinical, research and teaching interests
• Opportunity to work with a range of specialists from multiple disciplines in a collaborative and well-equipped environment
• Competitive remuneration
• Paid leave entitlements
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging options
• Employee Assistance Program
• On Campus Services and Facilities, including a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic

· Veterinary degree registrable by the Veterinary Surgeons’ Board of Western Australia, board certification and a PhD in an area relevant to appointment.

· A professional qualification (Dip ACVECC, Dip ECVECC or FANZCVS) that would allow registration as a specialist in emergency and critical care in Western Australia, and the ability to supervise emergency and critical care residents.

· Extensive teaching experience at an undergraduate and postgraduate level.

· Proven record of success in producing high quality independent research outputs; with international impact and influence.

· Demonstrated success in attracting external competitive research funding that has national/international impact.

· High level of achievement in successfully supervising honours, Masters by Coursework, HDR, and postgraduate students to completion.

· Experience in the application of curriculum design and pedagogy; with substantial experience in leading and designing study programs.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applicants must have valid work rights.

Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Please tap the APPLY NOW button and upload the following documents (PDF files)

• A Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the position
• Your current CV/Resume
• Your responses to the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)