Senior Lecturer (Level C) / Associate Professor (Level D) in Rural Medicine

School of Rural Medicine

• Continuing, full time
• $135,620 to $156,172 per annum, part time pro rata (Level C)
• $163,016 to $179,451 per annum, part time pro rata (Level D)
• Plus 17% employer superannuation
• Salary packaging options available
• 4 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading (pro rata). Christmas shutdown, Special Studies Leave
• Armidale based role
• Relocation assistance available
• Free on campus parking
• On campus state of the art sporting and athletic facilities (Sport UNE)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
• Diverse and supportive workplace with UNE Ally Network, Equity Committee, Queer Space

About the role

The University of New England (UNE) is seeking a dedicated and experienced academic leader to join the School of Rural Medicine as part of the Joint Medical Program (JMP), a collaboration with the University of Newcastle (UON). This senior role is instrumental in developing and implementing curriculum content, ensuring consistency in program delivery, and fostering strong relationships between partner institutions and healthcare organisations. The role will constitute a co-ordinator role for a single year group within the JMP, working closely with the counterpart coordinator at UON. The role will be responsible for curriculum content, course delivery, assessment content, assessment delivery and student support across a single year group of the JMP.

This position works closely with academic and professional staff members and students, as well as liaising extensively with UNE and UON personnel, and staff from government and private health organisations and hospitals, to provide senior, high quality management and academic support to the JMP.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A significant contribution to the development and coordination of teaching and related activities within medicine and/or health fields;
• An established record of achievement in teaching with a positive trajectory or consistently strong teaching evaluations, positive student feedback, student performance and/or peer review;
• Course Coordination or equivalent health service leadership;
• Proactive development and design of curricula and assessment within medicine or health;
• Involvement in reflection, review and continuous improvement of curricula, teaching resources and teaching approaches;
• Application to teaching practice of new ideas in the discipline of medicine and/or health; and
• An active role within the discipline in mentoring and fostering the development of teaching skills and scholarship within teaching staff in the field of medicine and/or health.
• Extensive experience as a clinician in a medicine or health discipline in the Australian healthcare context

About the Faculty/School/Department

The Faculty of Medicine and Health offers innovative degree programs across a range of disciplines and professions, underpinned by the University's commitment to providing excellent teaching, outstanding learning facilities and a first-rate student learning experience. The Faculty includes three Schools: the School of Health, the School of Rural Medicine and the School of Psychology. Further information about Medicine can be found on the website at School of Rural Medicine.

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Professor Michelle Guppy phone: (02) 6773 3579, email: hosmed@une.edu.au

For further information about this position, please see the Position Statement below.

To Apply

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Monday 8th June 2026

Reference No: 225249

Please submit the following documents by clicking the Apply Now button below:

Your application should be comprised of:

1. Covering letter;
2. Responses to selection criteria listed in the Position Description. (NB: Level D applicants should address both Level C and Level D criteria)
3. Current CV.

Applicants must have appropriate Australian work rights for the duration of this position.

About Armidale

Armidale is an attractive and vibrant city that combines all the features of a bustling regional town centre with the tranquility of rural living. It boasts gourmet restaurants and cafes, boutique shopping, quality schools and sporting facilities. Surrounded by mountain gorges, waterfalls and national parks, Armidale’s natural beauty and distinct seasons make it an ideal place to live and thrive. To find out more, visit https://www.visitarmidale.com.au/experience. Information about relocation assistance.

UNE: A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

At UNE, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people and the unique perspectives they bring. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and empowered to contribute their best.

We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with lived experience of mental health or disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQIA+.

UNE is committed to enabling all staff to thrive and ensuring that our LGBTIQIA+ community and staff from all cultures feel included and respected. Our UNE Ally Network is here for staff and students and for any questions, contact our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant.

About Our Process

At UNE, we are committed to employing individuals who meet the requirements of this role and align with our values: Be Bold, Be Kind, Be Accountable, Be Connected. All applicants will be contacted and advised of an outcome. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencing in this role as indicated in the position statement.

If you are the preferred candidate for this role you will be required to provide UNE with a National Police Check prior to the university making an offer of employment. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically excluded from applying for this position (unless there is a particular requirement under law).