"Senior Lecturer, Adult Health"

• 493906
• Townsville
• Academic
• Part time
• Closing on: Dec 10 2025
• Position DescriptionFixed term to 15 May 2026 – Parental Leave Cover
• Part time (0.2FTE) 7.25 hours per week
• Academic Level C $133,495 - $153,251 + 17% super (pro rata)

James Cook University’s College of Medicine and Dentistry is seeking an experienced clinical academic to contribute to the delivery of high-quality medical education in the Townsville Clinical School.

The Opportunity

In this part-time leadership and teaching role, you will coordinate and deliver the surgery components of the MBBS clinical years, ensuring students have meaningful access to patients, clinicians, and learning experiences that meet curriculum objectives. Working within an integrated and supportive academic team, you will play an important role in preparing future doctors for practice in northern Australia.

This position also contributes to clinical assessment, collaborative research activity, and ongoing refinement of the MBBS curriculum.

What You’ll Bring

• A health-related Bachelor’s degree and a PhD (or equivalent), with eligibility for medical registration in Australia.
• Extensive clinical experience in surgery and adult health.
• Proven capability in teaching, supervising, and assessing medical students.
• Understanding of the challenges and opportunities in regional, rural and remote health education.
• A developing track record in research and scholarly activity.
• Commitment to JCU’s values, including reconciliation and sustainable practice.

Why Join JCU?

• Influence the next generation of medical practitioners.
• Highly flexible part-time arrangement (7.25 hours per week).
• Opportunity to contribute clinically relevant teaching and research.
• Work within a collegial, community-focused academic environment.

How to Apply

Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to advance your career and make a meaningful difference. Apply now and become part of our dynamic team at the forefront of rural and remote healthcare.

Click the ‘apply’ button where you will be asked to complete an application form or alternatively, please apply directly via the JCU careers page and follow the below steps:

1. Complete the application form
2. Upload your current resume
3. Upload a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in relation to the key requirements of the role and how your skills and experience will ensure your success in the role.

For any enquiries about the role, please contact David Belstead on (07) 4781 4046 or via email david.belstead@jcu.edu.au

James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply. We value and celebrate the diversity of our community, and are committed to ensuring our community, and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming.