Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (EF) - School of Health Sciences

• Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week
• Duration: 12 months fixed term
• Remuneration: Academic Level B/C $127K-$178K (based on experience) + 17% super + annual leave loading
• Location: Kensington Campus, New South Wales.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered.

Position Summary

The position supports curriculum transformation and transition to a hexamester calendar, working with leadership to enhance teaching and delivery within the School of Health Sciences. The position will work closely with the Director of Teaching to contribute to major initiatives, including programmatic assessment and the transition to a hexa-semester calendar, helping to enhance the student learning experience and support the School’s strategic priorities.

The role will involve designing and delivering engaging, evidence-based teaching, developing learning activities and assessments, and supporting student progression across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It will also include course coordination and academic quality assurance, maintaining professional and industry engagement, and contributing to the broader education-focused community at UNSW.

At Senior Lecturer level, the role will provide leadership in learning and teaching, contribute to curriculum development and review, and collaborate across the University to share best practice and mentor colleagues, driving continuous improvement and educational excellence.

Some Key Skills Required

At Level B

• A PhD in health sciences or related health/education field, and/or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development and delivery of courses and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence and fostering this in others.
• Evidence of professional development of teaching practice in self and others with the ability to advance and lead an inclusive culture of excellence in learning and teaching.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.

At Level C (in addition to the above)

• Demonstrated success in initiating curriculum development and improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with the profession and industry.
• Demonstrated experience in change management in an academic setting.

Benefits And Culture

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• 10 days paid cultural leave per year
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

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.