Lecturer - Biomedical Sciences (Teaching Focused)

• Part-time
• Primary Location (Campus): Gold Coast
• Employment Type: Part Time
• Department ID: School of PAM - Medical Laboratory Science - MLS
• Appointment Type: Continuing

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

The School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences is seeking a passionate and dedicated teaching-focused Lecturer (Level B) to join Biomedical Sciences in a part-time continuing role (minimum 0.4 FTE). The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to innovative, high-quality teaching.

This position is predominantly teaching-focused in Biomedical Science and involves delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, as well as contributing to the School’s teaching and scholarship outcomes, including teaching excellence and engagement activities.

Here’s how you’ll make it matter:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses across one or more areas within Biomedical Sciences, including tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, field excursions, clinical or studio sessions, student consultation, and assessment activities.
• Foster an outstanding student experience by encouraging active participation and engagement across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Continuously enhance teaching practice through professional development, scholarly inquiry, and critical reflection.
• Contribute to the quality, innovation, currency, and evidence base of learning and teaching through scholarly activities and outputs.
• Undertake research and scholarship with the potential to influence policy and practice within the broader community.

This is a continuing, 40% part-time position and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range

The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Level B range $113,226 - $134,460 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $132,474 - $157,318 per annum.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will hold a doctoral qualification in Medical Science or a related discipline.

In addition, you will demonstrate:

• The ability to facilitate high-quality, student-centred learning and assessment activities.
• Relevant knowledge, skills, and leadership in teaching and curriculum development, with a proven ability to administer university courses and programs.
• A demonstrated commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and student-centred academic environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, internal staff, and external stakeholders.
• A demonstrated commitment to the disciplines of Biomedical Sciences.

Additional Information

Why Griffith

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer: 

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts 
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading 
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.

How to apply 

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience. 

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy. 

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description) 
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Head of School for Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Professor Shailendra Dukie on s.dukie@griffith.edu.au.

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner at j.dhall@griffith.edu.au. 

Closing date: Monday, 23 March at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.