Lecturer - education

This Job is based in Australia

About The Role

• Employment Type: Part time – 10.5 hours per week (0.3 FTE)
• Duration: 2-year Fixed Term Contract
• Remuneration: Level B from $127,947 + 17% superannuation and annual leave loading (pro rata)
• Location: Kensington Campus, Sydney, New South Wales

About Us

The School of Clinical Medicine encompasses all our clinical campuses and disciplines as well as a number of other affiliated clinical sites. Our goals within this school are to provide the best educational practices across all our clinical campuses, make sure that all our researchers are well supported and that our staff and students flourish. This school may be widely disbursed physically but this gives us a fantastic scale and diversity that only enriches our clinical school.

The Medicine Program is the most popular first-preference choice for school leavers in NSW. Our students are highly motivated and enthusiastic learners. Our curriculum is based around a set of graduate capabilities that guide learning and assessment across all six years of the program.

Why this role matters

As a Lecturer (EF), you will deliver engaging undergraduate and/or postgraduate classes, assess student learning, and provide tailored academic support. You will design innovative learning activities and resources, contribute to the development of experimental teaching approaches, and foster individual and cohort progression to enhance student outcomes. Your role includes managing course administration and quality assurance, maintaining professional development in pedagogy and discipline knowledge, and articulating a clear teaching philosophy that inspires learning.

UNSW’s Education Focussed roles (EF) enable academics to specialise in education and devote their time to delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of our students. Those who are appointed to this prestigious specialism will be expected to successfully drive educational excellence within the university’s teaching and learning communities.

The Lecturer role reports to the Program Director, BMed/MD, with a dotted reporting line to the Phase 1 Convenors, and does not have direct reports.

Who You Are

(Skills and Experience)

To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

• A PhD in a related biomedical or medical discipline (preferred), and/or relevant work experience
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g. relevant discipline-based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales)
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry or experience of work-integrated learning (desirable)
• Actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and professional development
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills
• Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive responsibilities, skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Pre-employment Checks Required For This Position

• Verification of qualifications.

Benefits And Culture

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

Application Instructions

Please click on Apply now to apply online.

Please upload your CV and a separate document addressing the selection criteria bullet points listed under the skills and experience heading in the position description.

Contact

For Any Questions Regarding The Recruitment Process Please Contact

Anabel Wason

Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: [email protected]

Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed above.

Applications close at 11:30pm on Sunday 23rd November 2025 (Sydney, Australia time).

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.