"Lecturer (Education)"

Full time position, fixed term for 3 years

Exciting opportunity to be a Lecturer within the School of Medical Sciences

Base Salary starting from $122,830 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community with an innovative integrated curriculum. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas.

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Education) who applies their learnings through research and scholarly activity to inform their education practice in the Faculty of Medicine and Health. They make significant contribution to teaching and learning practice, and design and evaluation and will be on a trajectory towards leadership in educational design and delivery. They dedicate the majority of their contribution to teaching (up to 70% - 80%).

This position is exclusively designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals under the provisions of Section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

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Your key responsibilities will be to:

• undertake independent teaching in discipline, contributing to outstanding educational design, delivery, evaluation and outcomes that support programs within medical sciences and health
• engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences which meet the University's expectations and standards for education
• design and deliver quality educational units of study and experiences that support student needs and meet curriculum requirements
• contribute to the design and delivery of multi-disciplinary work-integrated learning units and content
• engage in supervision of research students at undergraduate level, in accordance with the requirements and expectations of the School/ Faculty/ University
• undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree with either a completed higher degree by research, currently undertaking a higher degree by research or with lived experience.
• identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• experience in teaching and learning in medical sciences or across the healthcare sector, as evidenced by participation in team teaching and teaching in a variety of settings
• demonstrated success in designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives
• experience in conducting original research and/or engaging in scholarly activity
• experience in teaching and learning, as evidenced by participation in team teaching and teaching in a variety of settings
• ability to communicate effectively.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact, Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@sydney.edu.au.

Applications Close

Sunday 26 October 2025 11:59 PM