Director Of Indigenous Health Education (education Focussed)

Description:

UNSW is looking for Director of Indigenous Health Education (Education Focussed).

Why this role matters

The Director of Indigenous Health Education is responsible for providing strategic advice and support to the Senior Vice Dean Education as well as curriculum development and oversight regarding education on Indigenous health-related issues. The Director of Indigenous Health Education will work with the Senior Vice Dean Education, Associate Dean Indigenous, Associate Dean Education, Medicine Program Authority, Chairs of Medicine Phase and Curriculum Development Committees, Program Authority for School of Health Science and School of Optometry and Vision Science as well as Program Authorities for Medicine’s postgraduate coursework programs and other key areas of the University to develop and contribute towards Indigenous health-related teaching.

The role of Director of Indigenous Health Education reports to the Senior Vice Dean (Education) and has one direct report.

Who You Are

• Bachelor degree, ideally in the field of education or health. Masters or PhD in the fields of education or Indigenous health would be an advantage.
• Evidence of effective teaching and course delivery in the setting of higher education.
• Demonstrated thorough understanding of the issues, directions and challenges in Indigenous health.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history and extensive experience working with Indigenous peoples.
• Sound understanding of University and Faculty administration, practices, policies and procedures.
• Proven record of management experience with effective strategic leadership and team building capabilities, ideally within a higher education environment