Thank you for your interest in the position of Dean and Head of Medicine. This role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the leadership, vision, management and performance of the College of Medicine and Dentistry, as we develop innovative ways of expanding the portfolio, attracting new students, developing and sustaining a research culture and expanding partnerships across the discipline and wider health sector.

An international university as reflected in our people, our places, and our research, JCU takes quiet pride in being recognised as a leading tertiary institution in Australia, our Asia-Pacific region and among the universities of the world. The Academy recognises the grand challenges facing the world today and the particular role that will be played out in the Tropics.

The Academy is uniquely positioned to deliver excellence through teaching, learning and research within the Colleges and Research Centres. Teachers and researchers within the Academy have achieved national and international recognition.

The Academy also provides collaborative leadership with the Colleges and ensures that the Colleges are able to deliver the core business of learning and teaching, research/scholarship, leadership and service, and engagement, and contribute effectively to the strategic agenda. The Division office drives the strategic objectives of the Division and services a proportion of College administrative operations.

The Colleges of the Academy include:

• Arts, Society and Education
• Business, Law and Governance
• Healthcare Sciences
• Medicine and Dentistry
• Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences
• Science and Engineering

JCU attracts the very best staff locally, nationally and globally who deliver and support a high quality student experience, research outcomes, and industry engagement. The University has a diverse, inclusive and supportive workforce where staff respect and trust each other. It is a workforce that feels engaged and inspired, and is consistently high performing.

JCU is committed to promoting gender equity and diversity and achieved Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation in 2020 and a commitment to increasing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Strategy.

We’re excited to welcome candidates with an entrepreneurial mindset, proven strategic leadership and whose values align with ours: excellence; authenticity; integrity and respect.

JCU's values are the qualities that define what we stand for. They capture the standards that we live by and guide the way we behave and work together.

• AUTHENTICITY:  Working in, with and for the communities in which we are based, we are responsive to their needs and champions for transformative education and research. In doing so we act ethically, transparently and with generosity of spirit.
• EXCELLENCE:  Our global reputation for cutting-edge research and education is built upon on our responsiveness to the unique characteristics of the places in which we work and our commitment to excel in everything we do.
• INTEGRITY:  We hold ourselves to the highest standards of professional and scientific conduct.  We are proactive in identifying and acting on barriers to inclusiveness and diversity in all aspects of university life.
• RESPECT:  JCU fosters a respectful environment for robust debate and a diversity of ideas, engaging our staff, students and the broader community in a supportive, culturally respectful and connected community of higher learning.
  

These priorities describe our key areas of strategic focus and the core capabilities we will harness to help deliver on the University’s objectives.

• TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION:  JCU measures itself by the success of our students. Our curriculum emphasises experiential learning, student agency, and technology enhanced learning; assuring seamless integration and equivalency across delivery sites and modes.  Effective pathway and student support programs extend access and widen participation in higher education, including regional, remote, Indigenous, first-in-family, and international students.  All students gain lifelong learning skills and enduring connections with our University.
• IMPACTFUL RESEARCH  Our global position as a world-class research university capitalises on existing strengths and expertise, and focuses our investment on emerging challenges and opportunities for our region, the Tropics and beyond.  We provide research excellence, innovation and commercialisation opportunities that deliver impact to our communities and end-users. We provide real world solutions to the problems of today and tomorrow.
• EMPOWERING OUR PEOPLE:  The accomplishments of our University are an aggregate of the achievements and success of our people.  We are focused on ensuring that our staff and students are valued and enabled through an inclusive and respectful learning environment, and that our workforce reflects our strategic priorities.
• A CIVIC UNIVERSITY:  Through our relationship and partnerships with our communities, we create opportunities and address local challenges.  As a place-based knowledge partner, the University delivers education, research and policy advice to government. We influence policy, strategic planning and integrated responses for the social, cultural and economic benefit of our Place.
  
• SECURING OUR FUTURE:  To create opportunities and enduring benefits for our region and beyond the University must be financially sustainable.  We ensure that our actions today enhance the range of social, cultural, environmental and economic options available to future generations.
  

   

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Lead the Medicine Academic Group in learning, teaching, assessment, research and engagement activities.
2. Manage the planning, implementation, review and continuous development of the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program to assure graduate outcomes, maintain AMC accreditation and achieve College aims.
3. As Course Coordinator for the MBBS and in conjunction with the Head of Foundation Studies and the Head of Clinical Studies, work with discipline experts, year and module co-ordinators and course committees to manage integrated MBBS teaching and assessment across disciplines and in collaboration with other Academic Groups that contribute to the program.
4. Make a personal contribution to the teaching and assessment of students in the MBBS program.
5. Manage student academic and professional misconduct and other student matters as determined by the Dean in accordance with relevant policies and in conjunction with the Associate Dean Students.
6. In conjunction with the College Dean and Associate Deans of Research and Research Education provide intellectual leadership through the promotion and support of research and ensure robust research outcomes and high-quality research education for the academic group.
7. Oversee and manage ongoing professional development, leave and workload allocation for academic staff within the Medicine Academic Group.
8. Ensuring the College finances are managed responsibly and strategically within a budget allocation in conjunction with the Dean and College Manager.
9. Contribute to strategic planning and the achievement of priorities established in consultation with the College Dean.
10. Support the University's commitment to the principles of reconciliation, which exemplify respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and the valuing of justice and equity for all Australians.
11. Demonstrate a commitment to the University values.
12. Support the principles of the TropEco program and engage in commitment to JCU sustainability goals and objectives.
    

GENERIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

There are generic responsibilities that apply to all James Cook University staff.

1. The Dean and Head of Medicine is required to observe the lawful and reasonable directions, policies and decisions of the University Council, understand and comply with the Enterprise Agreement, the Statutes and Rules of the University, the policies and decisions of the University Council and other appropriate University authorities, as in force from time to time.
2. The Dean and Head of Medicine is required to demonstrate a personal commitment to ensure personal safety and the safety of others and contribute to the continuous improvement of our WHS performance. This includes the effective implementation and compliance with James Cook University WHS policies, procedures and safe systems of work, together with all relevant legislation, duties and obligations. Contribute to the continuous improvement of our WHS performance.
   
3. The Dean and Head of Medicine  is required to exercise proper discretion in all matters affecting the well-being of the University which involve public writing or speaking in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1. It is a requirement of this position to hold registration as a medical practitioner in Australia and Fellowship of a relevant Australian specialist College.
2. It is a requirement of this position to hold a Queensland driver's license.
3. It is a requirement of this position to be able to travel throughout Queensland and nationally or internationally as required.  This may include overnight stays and after hours work.

1. A postgraduate qualification and significant experience in the delivery of clinical education and training in the Australian health system or similar.
2. A record of professional impact in one or more priority themes for medicine at JCU: rural health; tropical health; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health; global health; and the health of underserved populations.
3. A strong record of teaching and assessment in undergraduate and/or postgraduate medical education.
4. Demonstrated ability to shape strategic thinking, communicate with influence, negotiate persuasively and build alliances.
5. A record of scholarship, research, intellectual leadership, publication and conference presentations in health and/or health professional education.
6. A demonstrated record of involvement with performance management and professional development and the ability to lead academic staff at discipline and College level.
7. A commitment to inter-professional learning.
   

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

1. Substantial experience in health professional curriculum design, course delivery and evaluation.
2. A PhD in health, science or education field.
3. A well-developed understanding of the Australian health system and the role of medical education and training in contributing to the health workforce.

To be appointable at Academy Level E, the following criteria will also apply:

1. Past or current national standing within academic medical education or medical specialist training in Australia; and/or
2. A leading authority with a record of outstanding academic leadership and achievement relating to medicine or medical education.