Lecturer - Medical Sciences/Cancer

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for a Lecturer - Medical Sciences/Cancer within the School of Medical Sciences. The role focuses on teaching, curriculum development, and educational leadership, contributing to an integrated medical sciences curriculum and multidisciplinary learning experiences.

You will engage in scholarly activity, design quality units, and supervise students while aligning with faculty expectations.

Qualifications

• PhD or Doctorate in Medical Sciences or related field required.
• Experience in teaching across Medical Sciences and Cancer disciplines.
• Ability to design and evaluate teaching initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Teach independently in Medical Sciences and Cancer disciplines with strong educational design.
• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences that meet university standards.
• Design and deliver units of study and curriculum content for student needs.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary work-integrated learning experiences.
• Develop research skills and engage in scholarly activity.
• Supervise or mentor students or colleagues as required.
• Engage in academic administration to support teaching and learning.
• Lead training and mentorship for junior academic staff.
• Contribute to strategic priorities and outreach activities.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Research

Student supervision

Educational leadership

Education

PhD or Doctorate in Medical Sciences or related field

Job description

Full time, fixed term until December 2027

Exciting opportunity to be an Education Focused Lecturer within the School of Medical Sciences

Base Salary starting from $132,533 pro rata + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community with an innovative integrated curriculum. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas.

The School of Medical Sciences is seeking a Lecturer - Medical Sciences/Cancer to make significant contributions to teaching and learning while engaging in educational leadership within the discipline. The role will contribute to the design, delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement of high-quality educational experiences that support student learning outcomes and align with University and Faculty expectations.

Working collaboratively with academic colleagues, the Lecturer will contribute to curriculum development, innovative teaching practices and educational initiatives across Medical Sciences and Cancer-related disciplines. The role will also undertake scholarly activity, develop research skills and contribute to the advancement of discipline knowledge, particularly as it relates to teaching and learning practices.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• undertake independent teaching in Medical Sciences and Cancer-related disciplines, contributing to outstanding educational design, delivery, evaluation and outcomes
• engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences that meet University expectations and standards for education
• design and deliver quality units of study, learning activities and curriculum content that support student needs and meet curriculum requirements
• contribute to the design and delivery of multidisciplinary work-integrated learning units and educational experiences
• develop and refine independent research skills under the supervision of more senior academic staff
• conduct research or scholarly activity independently or as part of a team, contributing to discipline knowledge, particularly in relation to teaching and learning within the discipline
• engage in supervision of research students in accordance with School, Faculty and University expectations
• apply scholarship and knowledge of contemporary pedagogical practice to innovate and enhance education practices
• undertake academic administration activities that support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning
• coordinate activities of academic staff and provide training, guidance and mentorship to less experienced academic staff
• contribute to a positive workplace culture that values diversity of thought, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes
• contribute to the strategic priorities of the University, Faculty and School
• engage beyond the University through conferences, seminars, outreach activities and professional networks
• undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required.

About you

• doctorate or PhD in a relevant field
• demonstrated understanding of Medical Sciences and/or Cancer-related disciplines
• experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity
• experience in teaching and learning, including participation in team teaching and delivery across a variety of settings
• demonstrated success in designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives
• developing networks with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders
• experience supervising or mentoring students or colleagues
• strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with students, academic colleagues and stakeholders
• commitment to innovative teaching practices, educational excellence and continuous improvement.

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 successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and