Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Assessment and Clinical Education

Job no:

HRC0023299

Category:

Academic, Level B or C

Opportunities at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level Contribute to curriculum and program innovation Collaborate across academic and clinical teams

Salary:

$117,226 – $165,586 plus 17% super, annual leave loading and clinical loading (if eligible)

Position:

Full-time, Contingent

Location:

John Hunter Hospital or Central Coast Clinical School

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an outstanding academic to join the School of Medicine and Public Health as a Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Assessment and Clinical Education within the Joint Medical Program (JMP). In this position, you will contribute across teaching, research, and leadership, in alignment with the University’s strategic priorities.

Working collaboratively with academic, clinical and professional colleagues, you will lead the design and delivery of high-quality, evidence-based assessment systems. This includes oversight of quality assurance, data integrity, feedback processes, and the defensibility of assessment decisions. The role also contributes to ongoing curriculum reform, innovation in assessment practice, and scholarship in medical education.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and enhancing quality assurance and continuous improvement of assessment across the JMP
• Supporting innovative, programmatic approaches to assessment aligned with curriculum reform
• Managing assessment reporting, evaluation, and improvement processes
• Contributing to School leadership, governance, and committee activities
• Developing a research program in assessment and medical education

Opportunity for a clinical academic appointment for eligible candidates.

About you

You are a collaborative academic committed to inclusive practice, educational excellence, and impactful research.

Level B (Lecturer):

• Doctoral or masters (or equivalent) qualification and professional standing in a health discipline (AHPRA registration or eligibility)
• Emerging national profile in research with publications and developing collaborations
• Experience contributing to grant applications (e.g. as CI with senior researchers)
• Demonstrated quality teaching and contribution to curriculum design and course coordination
• Experience supervising student or trainee research (advanced trainee projects/honours/HDR)
• Active engagement in academic service and professional collaboration

Level C (Senior Lecturer):

• Doctoral or masters (or equivalent) qualification and established professional standing in a health discipline (AHPRA registration or eligibility)
• Strong national recognition with a sustained research track record, including impact and collaboration
• Proven success in securing research funding as Chief Investigator
• Effective supervision of student or trainee research (advanced trainee projects/honours/HDR)
• Leadership in learning and teaching, including program or course leadership and curriculum innovation
• Significant contribution to academic governance, with established national/international collaborations

*For the full list of essential and desirable selection criteria, please review the Position Description.*

How to Apply

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Your application must include:

• Your ORCID ID.
• A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent).
• A Cover Letter and Statement (uploaded as a single PDF):
  • Cover Letter (max. 1 page) outlining your interest in the role and providing details of 3 referees.
  • Statement (max. 4 pages) addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria, as listed in the position description.
  • Indication of interest in a Clinical Academic appointment
• Your CV (max. 5 pages) tailored to your discipline

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role. It’s important you read this information to ensure you are providing all the requirements of your application.

For specific position enquiries, please contact Kerry Inder, Professor of Clinical Education and Interprofessional Learning, School of Medicine and Public Health at Kerry.inder@newcastle.edu.au or on 0240420522.

Application close date:

11 June 2026 at 11.59pm AEST