- 496092
- Townsville
- Academic
- Part time
- Closing on: Nov 22 2026
- Part time 0.2 FTE (7.25 hours per week) | Continuing appointment
- Academic Level C $137,166 - $157,465 + 17% Super
- Based at the Townsville Clinical School
- Shape surgical education for the next generation of doctors
- Lead contemporary clinical teaching, curriculum and assessment
- Improve health outcomes in regional, rural and remote communities
Bring your surgical expertise and passion for medical education to a rewarding academic role with James Cook University. As Senior Lecturer, Adult Health (Surgery), you will help shape the clinical learning experiences of Years 5 and 6 medical students at the Townsville Clinical School. Working alongside clinicians, academics and professional staff, you will lead and support high-quality teaching, assessment and curriculum improvement across the Adult Health surgical rotation.
About the role
This influential role combines clinical expertise, educational leadership and academic contribution. You will support the planning, coordination and continuous improvement of the surgical components of JCU’s clinical medical program, ensuring students have access to meaningful workplace-based learning, experienced clinicians and diverse patient experiences.
Drawing on your specialist expertise, you will contribute to contemporary curriculum development, clinical teaching and assessment while helping maintain academic standards, accreditation requirements and an inclusive, culturally safe learning environment. You will also have opportunities to advance scholarship, research and professional activities in surgery, clinical education and regional health.
Key responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Lead and enhance the Adult Health surgical components of the MBBS clinical program
- Coordinate clinical teaching, placements and assessment activities in partnership with clinicians and University colleagues
- Deliver engaging teaching through lectures, tutorials, bedside teaching, clinical sessions and supervision
- Contribute to curriculum development, review and continuous improvement
- Support workplace-based learning, examinations, marking, moderation and constructive student feedback
- Build strong relationships with health service partners, clinicians and other stakeholders
- Foster a positive, inclusive and culturally safe learning environment
- Contribute to academic quality assurance, accreditation and relevant committees
- Undertake scholarship, research and professional activities in surgery, medical education or regional health
About you
You are an accomplished surgeon and collaborative clinical educator who is motivated to develop confident, capable and socially accountable medical graduates.
You will bring:
- Registration as a medical practitioner in Australia
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, or an equivalent specialist qualification and recognition
- Significant clinical experience and professional achievement in surgery
- Demonstrated experience in undergraduate medical teaching, clinical supervision and assessment
- The ability to lead clinical education, placements and assessment in partnership with diverse stakeholders
- Experience contributing to curriculum development or clinical rotation coordination
- An understanding of healthcare and medical education in regional, rural or remote settings
- A commitment to culturally safe practice, reconciliation and respectful engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities
A postgraduate qualification or formal training in medical or health professional education will be highly regarded, as will experience in rural or remote practice, medical program accreditation, curriculum review, assessment quality assurance or clinical education governance.
Why work at JCU?
JCU is committed to improving health and strengthening healthcare across northern Australia and beyond. Through socially accountable education, research, partnerships and leadership, the College of Medicine and Dentistry prepares health professionals to make a meaningful difference in rural, regional and underserved communities.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Influence the quality of surgical education and clinical training
- Work collaboratively with academic and clinical leaders
- Contribute to the development of the regional medical workforce
- Maintain your clinical connection while building your academic contribution
- Advance scholarship and research in surgery, clinical education or regional health
- Make a lasting impact on students, communities and healthcare outcomes
JCU employees also enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- Five weeks annual leave plus leave loading
- Up to 12 months paid parental leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Salary packaging options
- Paid study leave and staff development opportunities
- Fitness Passport and health insurance discounts
- Free Employee Assistance Program, including confidential coaching and counselling
How to apply and contact details
Click the ‘apply’ button to be redirected to the JCU Careers page and follow the below steps:
- Complete the application form.
- Upload your current resume.
- Upload a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in relation to the key requirements of the role and how your skills and experience will ensure your success in the role.
For any enquiries about the role, please contact Tarun Sen Gupta on M:0417 734 759 P: 4781 6858 or via email tarun.sengupta@jcu.edu.au