Senior Lecturer — Prosthetics & Orthotics, Academic Leadership

USC; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 145,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options + 17% Super

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Fitness passport

Discounted private health

Job summary

UniSC invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in Prosthetics and Orthotics. The role leads curriculum development, delivers innovative teaching and supports a growing research profile in collaboration with clinical providers, industry partners and professional bodies.

Applicants should bring extensive clinical experience and a PhD or near-completion, with a strong record in teaching leadership and research impact.

Qualifications

• Ten years of clinical experience in prosthetics and orthotics.
• Completion or near-completion of a PhD in a relevant field, or equivalent accreditation.
• Proven ability to lead teaching and curriculum development in higher education.
• Demonstrated research activity with peer-reviewed publications and external grants.
• Strong leadership, collaboration and relationship-building with professional, clinical and industry stakeholders.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership in prosthetics and orthotics curricula development, delivery and improvement.
• Deliver high-quality teaching, assessment and clinical education for student readiness.
• Develop and contribute to impactful research, including publications, grants and supervision of higher-degree research.
• Build partnerships with clinical providers, industry and professional bodies to enhance student learning and engagement.

Skills

Prosthetics & orthotics

Teaching leadership

Research collaboration

Publish research

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum development

Clinical expertise

Education

PhD in relevant field or near-completion

Job description

UniSC invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in Prosthetics and Orthotics. The role leads curriculum development, delivers innovative teaching and supports a growing research profile in collaboration with clinical providers, industry partners and professional bodies.

Applicants should bring extensive clinical experience and a PhD or near-completion, with a strong record in teaching leadership and research impact.