Lecturer (Clinical and Communication Skills - Education Focused)

Lecturer (Clinical and Communication Skills - Education Focused)

• Employment Type: Part - time (14 hours a week)
• Duration: Fixed Term until 31 December 2026
• Remuneration: $127k - $150k base prorated (+17% superannuation and a 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, NSW

About the role

This is a face-to-face Education Focused academic position, based at the Kensington campus within the School of Clinical Medicine, with occasional travel to metropolitan and rural campuses as required. The role contributes to the design, delivery and evaluation of clinical and communication skills teaching across the undergraduate Medicine program. Clinical skills, communication skills and simulation-based education are integrated longitudinally throughout the BMedMD program.

The Lecturer or Senior Lecturer reports to the Director, BMedMD Program and may supervise academic and professional staff as required.

Key skills and experience required:

• A medical degree, registrable in NSW.
• A higher degree in a relevant discipline or postgraduate qualification in medical education or higher education
• Evidence of effective clinical teaching and assessment of clinical competence in the context of a medical program.
• Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills with superior professional presentation attributes and standards.
• Demonstrated capacity to build strong relationships with students, academic staff and conjoint appointees.
• Experience in the organisation and delivery of professional development activities for staff.
• Evidence of ability to work well in a team.
• Sound understanding of University and Faculty administration, practices, policies and procedures.

Full details can be found in the position description.

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 separate cover letter addressing the key skills and experience for the role listed in the Position Description.

Pre-Employment Checks

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:

• Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation
• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Enquiries:

Merita O'Connell, Talent Acquisition Partner
E: merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Wednesday 6th May before 11.30pm.

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.

Position Description