Professor of Podiatric Medicine

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About the area

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is at the centre of health advancement through clinical, health, and biomedical education, discovery and translational research and best practice.

UWA has a strong suite of health courses, including the Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Optometry, Master of Clinical Audiology, Master of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Social Work (Honours), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and the Doctor of Podiatric Surgery.

The Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree is a comprehensive course designed to produce highly trained and competent podiatrists, who are well prepared to enter clinical practice as primary contact health care practitioners in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the foot and ankle. The Doctor of Podiatric Surgery is a specialist degree, the only one of its types in Australia, that provides theoretical and clinical knowledge in podiatric surgery to an advanced level

About the opportunity

The Professor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Discipline will provide leadership and foster excellence in research, teaching, community engagement and policy development in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery within the University and within the community, professional, and industry sectors. This includes providing leadership through collaboration, capacity building and advancing cross-disciplinary research and teaching activity as well as leading the strengthening and exploration of new partnerships with relevant internal and external stakeholders both nationally and internationally.

Please see the brochure attached for full details of the position’s responsibilities and selection criteria:     Brochure_ Professor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Discipline.pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Rhonda Clifford at rhonda.clifford@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55pm AWST on Sunday, 19 January 2025

This position is open to international applicants.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity 

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process. 

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.