Lecturer, Rural (EF)

Job Title and Summary

Lecturer (EF) Rural – Wagga Wagga campus – Part‑time (21 hours per week) fixed‑term contract until 30 June 2027.

Employment Details

• Employment type: part‑time (21 hours per week)
• Contract: fixed term until 30 June 2027
• Remuneration: $127,947 base pro‑rata, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
• Location: Wagga Wagga, NSW
• Work rights: Must hold full rights to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality undergraduate medical education focused on Basic Sciences in Clinical Medicine and/or Multidisciplinary Care and Clinical Skills.
• Teach large and small group sessions and laboratory procedures.
• Contribute to curriculum innovation and support student mentoring.
• Engage in locally grounded research initiatives and, where appropriate, supervise Independent Learning Project students.
• Build collaborative relationships across UNSW Rural campuses and local health networks.
• Support student development of clinical competence, teamwork capability, and understanding of rural health contexts.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant medical sciences field or health discipline with subsequent relevant work experience.
• Evidence of professional development in pedagogy, disciplinary knowledge, and accreditation requirements.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in biomedical sciences and laboratory procedures, with a strong commitment to rurally focused teaching.
• Experience and technical knowledge in laboratory management, equipment set‑up, maintenance, regulatory compliance and safety management.
• Experience in large and small group teaching.
• Ability to develop and pursue local research initiatives and supervise ILP students where appropriate.

Benefits

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

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.