Senior Lecturer

UNSW; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 162,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Flexible working

Additional leave

Career development

HR initiatives

Job summary

UNSW Rural (Port Macquarie campus) invites applications for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Education Focused) – Year 3-4 Convenor, Rural. This part-time, fixed-term role is 7 hours per week, onsite in Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia, with remuneration at Academic Level B or C ($133,065 - $161,619 pro rata) plus 17% superannuation and clinical loading.

You will deliver high-quality medical education, coordinate a designated phase of the undergraduate program, support student learning, clinical

Qualifications

• BMedMD or MBBS degree with Specialist Fellowship and NSW medical registration.
• Evidence and maintenance of pedagogy and clinical teaching.
• Experience coordinating clinical education and assessments; proficiency with educational technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality medical education and coordinate a designated phase of the undergraduate medicine program.
• Support student learning, clinical placements, assessments and curriculum delivery.
• Foster partnerships with Local Health Districts and rural health networks.
• Lead rurally focused learning activities and support related student projects.
• Provide leadership in teaching excellence and curriculum development.

Skills

Medical degree

Medical registration NSW

Pedagogy development

Clinical teaching

Online education

Program coordination

Clinical supervision

Leadership experience

Module convenorship

Rural health education

Education

BMedMD, MBBS or equivalent

Specialist Fellowship (ACEM/ACRRM/RACP/RACGP/RANZCOG/RACS)

Medical registration in NSW

Job description

• Employment Type: Part Time; 7 hours per week
• Duration: Fixed Term Until 30th June 2027
• Remuneration: Academic Level B Or Level C ($133,065 - $161,619 pro rata)- based on experience + 17% Super + Clinical Loading
• Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position. A current Working With Children Check (WWCC) is a requirement of the role.
• Location: Port Macquarie, New South Wales. This is an onsite position.

UNSW Rural (Port Macquarie campus)

UNSW Rural brings world-class medical education to rural and regional Australia, delivering the full 6-year medical course at our rural campuses across several locations. Delivery of the medicine program across UNSW Rural is primarily face-to-face - on campus, with staff being available and accessible daily. Students build strong relationships and become part of the local medical community, benefitting from more personal interaction with clinicians, other academics and professional staff. UNSW’s program has strongly supported the aims of the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) program delivering excellence in rural medical education and student experience end-to-end. Local students – Local doctors - the next generation rural medical workforce.

This Job is based in Australia

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (EF), Year 3-4 Convenor, Rural

• Employment Type: Part Time; 7 hours per week
• Duration: Fixed Term Until 30th June 2027
• Remuneration: Academic Level B Or Level C ($133,065 - $161,619 pro rata)- based on experience + 17% Super + Clinical Loading
• Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position. A current Working With Children Check (WWCC) is a requirement of the role.
• Location: Port Macquarie, New South Wales. This is an onsite position.

Details of the role

The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Education Focussed) – Year 3-4 Convenor, Rural is responsible for delivering high-quality medical education and coordinating a designated phase of the undergraduate medicine program at the identified Rural Clinical Campus. The role supports student learning, clinical placements, assessment, and curriculum delivery, while fostering strong partnerships with Local Health Districts, Primary Health Networks, and faculty colleagues to enhance rural medical education and student engagement in the local rural medical and health environment. At Lecturer (Level B), the role focuses on teaching excellence, year group coordination, student support and assessment, curriculum delivery, and collaboration with clinical and community partners. The role contributes to the development of rurally focused learning activities and supports local research and student projects. At Senior Lecturer (Level C), the role provides leadership in teaching excellence, curriculum coordination and development, with responsibility for advancing rurally focused content, driving innovation in teaching practice, and providing expert advice and guidance to students and colleagues. Reporting to the Director of Medical Education at the identified rural campus, the position has no direct reports.

Some Key Skills Required

At Level B

• A BMedMD, MBBS (or equivalent medical degree), and Fellowship of a Specialist Medical College (including but not limited to ACEM, ACRRM, RACP, RACGP, RANZCOG, RACS), and currency of medical registration in New South Wales.
• Evidence and maintenance of professional development in pedagogy, disciplinary knowledge, and professional accreditation requirements.
• Proficiency in teaching demonstrated by experience in a particular field of clinical medicine, and a commitment to high quality teaching with a passion for rural medical education.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising and coordinating clinical education teaching programs, student assessment and examinations, including using educational technologies and online delivery methods.

At Level C (in addition to Level B)

• Demonstrated strong leadership skills and a record of solid achievement contributing to administration and collaborating in academic and/or professional environments.
• Expertise within a relevant sub-disciplinary area, including module convenorship and committee work.
• Proven record of achievement and excellence in teaching and supervision at undergraduate level with a strong commitment to rural health education.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

UNSW Benefits And Culture

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here

Pre-Employment Checks

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

This role requires a current WWCC.

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Applications close: Sunday 1st November before 11.30pm Sydney time

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.