The role will be part of a professional and dynamic team supporting the Master of Cancer Sciences program. Join the team and help to deliver Australia's first cancer-specific, multidisciplinary, flexible, wholly online program.
The Master of Cancer Sciences is a fully online two-year part-time course offered jointly by the VCCC Alliance and the University of Melbourne (UoM). The philosophy behind the Master of Cancer Sciences is to provide a contemporary, evidence-based program to health professionals to improve the outcomes and quality of life for patients with cancer and ultimately to improve cancer treatment outcomes.
Overview
The role will involve familiarisation around content, announcements, online invigilation of the student discussion fora, consultation and monitoring of student engagement, delivery of webinars, assessment grading and evaluation and quality improvement activities.
Required availability
The dates that the Subject Coordinator is required are Term 1: Monday 30 January – Sunday 26 March and Term 3: Monday 24 July – Sunday 17 September. The individual will need to be available for all four tutorials scheduled during the terms.
This position is responsible for the Teaching Assistant, Foundations of Cancer.
About the subject – Foundations of Cancer
The Foundations of Cancer subject aims to immerse students in the research literature that has constructed the current biological paradigms in cancer biology. Students will understand the complexity in pathways and drivers that result in dysregulated biological processes and disease. Research literature will support critical examination of the interplay between these biological processes, past and current treatments and the evolution of cancer in an individual.
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
About the course – Master of Cancer Sciences
The Master of Cancer Sciences is a comprehensive, in-depth course of study in the oncological sciences. This innovative program will equip students with the cutting-edge, evidence-based specialist knowledge required to be at the forefront of the rapidly evolving fields of clinical care and cancer research. Students will also complete a research project in an emerging field of cancer research. Completion of the Masters will enable students to pursue higher research degree pathways, should they choose to do so.
How to apply
Download a copy of the position description.
Applications to be sent to Grace Chan [email protected] by end of Monday 5 September 5.00pm addressing all essential selection criteria and appending your CV and cover letter
For further information only
Dr David Kok, Course Convenor at [email protected] - NB: Please do not send your application to this contact
