Lecturer​/Senior Lecturer - Health Sciences; Education Focused

Position: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - Health Sciences (Education Focused)

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer – Health Sciences (Education Focused)

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Employment Details

• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time (35 hours a week)
• Duration:
  Continuing
• Remuneration:
  Level B from $127k, Level C from $155k base (+17% super and leave loading)
• Work rights:
  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
• Location:
  
  Kensington, Sydney

Overview

The School of Health Sciences at UNSW is rapidly expanding to service education agendas based on our four ground‑breaking health professional education programmes. These programmes have broadened the scope of our teaching effort and will shape the future health workforce in Australia and beyond.

Why this role matters

The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer will possess qualifications as a health professional recognised in Australia and will make a significant contribution to educational excellence in the School of Health Sciences within the Faculty of Medicine and Health. The School teaches health professional programmes across the disciplines of Exercise, Nutrition and Dietetics, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy.

This position will teach across the disciplines, into all health professional programmes, specifically leading the development of our students in professionalism, innovation in healthcare and developing their careers across a broad scope of practice settings. The role reports to the Discipline Lead most relevant to their professional practice. While there are no direct reports, the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer will collaborate with all disciplines to enhance interprofessional education within the Faculty.

The Education Focused 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. Appointees will be expected to successfully drive educational excellence within the university’s teaching and learning communities.

Some Key Skills Required

Level B

• Registration or accreditation as a health professional in Australia.
• A PhD in a health discipline (preferred; significant clinical and education experience will be considered sufficient at this level)
• A breadth of professional practice and/or education experience in multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven commitment to proactive maintenance of discipline knowledge and development.
• Experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery of courses (subjects) and programmes (degrees), at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• 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.

Level C (in addition to the above)

• Significant experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development and delivery of courses and programmes, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, especially in interprofessional education.
• A PhD in a health discipline.
• Evidence of professional development in teaching and a strong track record of teaching excellence.
• Demonstrated success in initiating curriculum development and improvement.
• Demonstrated track record in research (may be in scholarship of learning and teaching) with outcomes of high quality and high impact to improve education and/or health outcomes.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence and fostering this in others.

Pre‑Employment Checks Required For This Position

• Verification of qualifications

UNSW Benefits And Culture

• 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

How To Apply

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Descriptions can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact

Anabel Wason, Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: a.wason.au

Applications close:
Wednesday 21st January 2026, at 11:30pm AEST

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.

Seniority

Level

Mid‑Senior level

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