"Lecturer (Teaching and Research)"

• Part time (0.5FTE), continuing position
• Exciting opportunity to be a Lecturer within the Sydney Medical School
• Base Salary starting from $127,436 pro rata + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Lecturer (Teaching and Research) applies research and scholarly activity to inform teaching practice while continuing to build their research contribution, expertise and impact. This role makes a significant contribution to teaching and learning design, delivery and evaluation, alongside developing an active research profile.

Working under broad direction, the Lecturer provides subject matter expertise, contributes sound advice and recommendations, and collaborates across academic teams to deliver high-quality educational outcomes and impactful research.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• conduct original research independently or as part of a team, contributing to publications, conference presentations and securing research funding
• undertake independent teaching and apply research and scholarly activity to enhance educational practice and outcomes
• deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences aligned with university standards
• develop innovative teaching approaches and evaluate teaching effectiveness for continuous improvement
• coordinate academic staff activities and provide training and mentoring to less experienced lecturers
• provide academic support to the CCS Office and Head of Clinical School including through student support and Affiliate reviews and recommendations
• carry out administrative tasks and contribute to faculty and school meetings
• contribute to a positive workplace culture that values diversity, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes
• understand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty/school strategic agenda
• build professional profile through conferences, seminars and outreach activities
• engage in translational research and establish collaborations for research, development, commercialisation and policy improvement
• undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required.

About you

• a doctorate in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of training such as a Masters by coursework or thesis and with relevant experience
• current AHPRA registration (where applicable)
• proven experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity
• a developing research profile in discipline or area of expertise
• demonstrated experience teaching within established programs across a variety of settings
• proven capability designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives
• strong communication, presentation and organisational skills
• a developing network of academic, industry and professional partners and stakeholders.

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.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

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.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

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.

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Applications Close

Sunday 22 February 2026 11:59 PM