Lead - Faculty Educational Development (Medical Education)

Job Description

Lead innovation in simulation and digital learning and shape the future of medical education in Aotearoa.

About the role

The New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine (NZGSM) at the University of Waikato is reimagining medical education for a modern, equitable, and digitally connected future.

As the Lead – Faculty Educational Development (Medical Education), you will provide academic leadership across the Medical School to strengthen teaching capability and innovation, develop and lead faculty programmes that support clinical and academic educators, embed simulation and digital-first learning, and ensure excellence in curriculum design and delivery.

Role responsibilities

Provide academic leadership across the Medical School to strengthen teaching capability and innovation.

Develop and lead faculty programmes that support clinical and academic educators.

Embed simulation and digital-first learning across the curriculum.

Ensure excellence in curriculum design and delivery.

Shape the School's academic culture to be collaborative, inclusive, and grounded in te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Who are you?

Respected and inspiring academic leader in medical or health professions education with a proven ability to develop others and lead educational innovation.

Expertise in simulation, digital pedagogy, curriculum design, and assessment with a track record of scholarship in medical or health professions education.

Collaborator and mentor who thrives in multidisciplinary settings and is committed to equity, partnership with Maori, and advancing excellence in medical education that serves all communities across Aotearoa.

Who are we?

The New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine is a bold initiative by the University of Waikato, established to meet Aotearoa's urgent health workforce needs.

Our graduate-entry Doctor of Medicine programme integrates cultural safety, digital innovation, and community-based learning to prepare future doctors for primary care, rural practice, and health equity leadership.

Why apply?

This is your opportunity to shape how medical education is delivered in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come.

You'll be part of a passionate, high-performing team creating a world-class programme from the ground up, with tangible benefits to communities and the health system.

Benefits & Application

Part-time (0.4 FTE) fixed-term position for two years.

Competitive salary and benefits.

Applications must be submitted through the online portal; emailed applications will not be accepted.

Contact Professor David McCormack, Interim Dean of Medicine,

Applications close 9 Nov

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