Flexible Medical Ethics Lecturer — Curriculum & Research

Monash University; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Monash University in Melbourne is inviting applications for a Lecturer in Medical Ethics to lead the delivery of the Medical Ethics Program within the Monash medical degree. You will collaborate with the Monash Bioethics Centre and the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences to shape ethics education and research.

The role combines curriculum design, clinically relevant ethics teaching, and impactful research, with opportunities for mentorship and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Proven tertiary teaching experience with diverse cohorts.
• Ability to design and refresh tertiary-level course materials and assessments.
• Strong research track record with peer-reviewed publications and grant pursuit.
• Collaborative mindset across interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate medical ethics coursework, lectures, tutorials, and assessments across the medical program.
• Develop and refresh course materials to enhance student engagement.
• Conduct independent and collaborative bioethics research and pursue external funding.
• Mentor undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Engage with faculty committees and professional communities to advance bioethics.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Research publications

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in bioethics/medical ethics/philosophy or related field

Job description

Monash University in Melbourne is inviting applications for a Lecturer in Medical Ethics to lead the delivery of the Medical Ethics Program within the Monash medical degree. You will collaborate with the Monash Bioethics Centre and the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences to shape ethics education and research.

The role combines curriculum design, clinically relevant ethics teaching, and impactful research, with opportunities for mentorship and collaboration across disciplines.