* An opportunity now exists to join RMIT's School of Health and Biomedical Sciences and contribute to the teaching and research efforts within Medical Radiations Discipline

* Remuneration at Academic Level D ($148,192 – $163,260) + 17% Super

About the College

The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before.

STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.

Further information on STEM College in this link.

About the Role and Discipline

As the Associate Professor, you will provide leadership and foster excellence in teaching and research efforts in the fields of Medical Imaging, Radiation Therapy or Nuclear Medicine in the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences and with the community, professional, commercial and industrial sectors. More specifically, you will be responsible for providing original, innovative and distinguished contributions to the School's programs for maintaining and advancing your scholarly, research and/or professional capabilities relevant to this discipline at a national and international level.

The discipline of Medical Radiations contributes to teaching and research in the fields of Medical Imaging, Radiation Therapy and Nuclear Medicine. The undergraduate program enables graduates to be eligible for registration to practice as Medical Imaging Technologists, Radiation Therapists or Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Australia under AHPRA. The discipline promotes strong, interdisciplinary collaboration within Applied Health and contributes to the mission and vision of the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, the STEM College and RMIT University. It also promotes strong links with industry partners and regularly engages with these and other stakeholders.

You will have:

To be successful in the role, you will have:

* Ability to co-ordinate and deliver program/s, implement program improvements and innovative approaches to student-centred learning and quality improvement programs

* Nationally recognised research track record including substantial record of research outputs in high quality outlets

* Experience in research leadership with the ability to build and develop collaborative research teams, mentor staff to deliver high quality outcomes and manage funded research projects including budgets and reporting requirements

* Experience in supervising higher degree by research candidates to maximise research performance

* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to financial, governance and quality management systems within a University

* Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills with the ability to consult with senior executives, external bodies, produce executive reports, negotiate agreed directions, outcomes and targets within a collaborative environment

Qualifications

Mandatory:

* PhD in a related field

* Registration or eligible to register with AHPRA

* Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check

To Apply

Please submit your CV, cover letter and separately address the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below.

PD – Associate Professor – Medical Radiations.pdf

For further information about this position, please see Position Description above or contact Dr Clare Smith, Lecturer, Nuclear Medicine at clare.smith@rmit.edu.au

Applications close on Thursday, 3rd of March 2022.

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RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Vaccination Requirements
The COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, made under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) and as amended and replaced from time to time (Directions), affect all persons employed or engaged to perform work by RMIT.

As such, offers of employment from RMIT are conditional upon the applicant being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt and providing satisfactory evidence of the same. You can access the Directions here: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19