Lecturer in Medical Ethics

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

Lecturer in Medical Ethics

Are you a passionate bioethics scholar eager to inspire the next generation of medical professionals? Join Monash University, a world-leading institution, and play a pivotal role in shaping ethically grounded, compassionate future doctors.

The Opportunity

As a Lecturer in Medical Ethics, you will lead and coordinate the delivery of the Medical Ethics Program across the prestigious Monash medical degree. Working at the intersection of philosophy, healthcare, and education, you will collaborate closely with experts from the renowned Monash Bioethics Centre and the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.

This role offers a dynamic balance of curriculum design, clinically relevant ethics teaching, and impactful research.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Coordinate: Oversee and deliver high-quality, clinically relevant medical ethics coursework, lectures, tutorials, and assessments across the medical program.
• Curriculum Innovation: Initiate, design, and refresh course materials that challenge and engage medical students.
• Research Excellence: Conduct independent and collaborative bioethics research, publish in high-quality refereed journals, and actively pursue external research funding.
• Student and Academic Mentorship: Consult with undergraduate students and supervise Honours or postgraduate research projects.
• Collegiate Collaboration: Engage with faculty committees, school meetings, and professional communities to advance the discipline of bioethics.

What We Are Looking For

Your qualifications

• A Ph.D. in bioethics, medical ethics, philosophy, a relevant health discipline, or a closely related field.

Your Experience and Skills

• Teaching and Engagement: Proven tertiary teaching experience with a track record of motivating and engaging diverse student cohorts.
• Curriculum Design: Demonstrated capability in developing tertiary-level subject materials and assessments.
• Research Capability: A strong commitment to research, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and a drive (or proven track record) to secure research grants.
• Collaborative Mindset: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships across interdisciplinary academic and clinical teams.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground-breaking – a place where great things happen. You know you're part of something special and purposeful because, like Monash, your ambitions drive you to make change.

We value difference and diversity. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world's top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

MONASH ARTS

Monash ARTS is one of the largest, most diverse and dynamic arts faculties in Australia, with particular strengths across the social sciences, humanities, languages and performing arts. The faculty delivers diverse education programs via six schools across three campuses, both in Australia and offshore, with courses ranging from undergraduate diplomas and degrees through to postgraduate coursework and research degrees. Monash Arts is justly proud of the research capacity of its staff, who work at the cutting edge in their fields and carry this expertise and enthusiasm into their teaching. To learn more about Monash Arts, please visit our website.

The Monash Bioethics Centre

The Monash Bioethics Centre is one of the world's leading centres for bioethics research and education and is a flagship research centre within the Faculty of Arts. Established in 1980, the Centre has an international reputation for rigorous, innovative and impactful work addressing the ethical implications of developments in healthcare, science and technology. It delivers undergraduate and postgraduate education in bioethics and is responsible for coordinating medical ethics education across the Monash medical degree. The Centre also works closely with healthcare professionals, policymakers, industry, community organisations and international partners to build capacity for ethical decision-making and translate research into practice.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [e-mail] in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Qualification and Background Checks

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Contact

Enquiries: Associate Professor John Gardner, Director of the Monash Bioethics Centre, [phone] or [e-mail]

Position Description

Lecturer – Medical Ethics

Applications Close

Tuesday 17th November 2026, 11:55pm AEDT