UNSW
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - Health Sciences (Education Focused)
UNSW, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - Health Sciences (Education Focused)
role at
UNSW
Employment Type: Full‑time (35 hours a week)
Duration: Continuing
Remuneration: Level B from $127k, Level C from $155k base (+17% super and leave loading)
Work rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
Location: Kensington, Sydney
Why this role matters The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer will have qualifications as a health professional recognised in Australia. They will contribute to educational excellence in the School of Health Sciences within the Faculty of Medicine and Health, teaching in the disciplines of Exercise, Nutrition and Dietetics, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy. The role involves leading the development of students in professionalism, innovation in health care and career development across a broad scope of practice settings.
This position reports to the relevant Discipline Lead. While it has no direct reports, it collaborates with all disciplines to enhance inter‑professional education. UNSW’s Education Focused roles (EF) enable academics to specialise in education and devote their time to delivering high‑quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of students.
Key Skills Required Level B
Registration or accreditation as a health professional in Australia.
A PhD in a health discipline (preferred; significant clinical and education experience will be considered sufficient at this level).
A breadth of professional practice and/or education experience in multidisciplinary teams.
Proven commitment to proactive maintenance of discipline knowledge and development.
Experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery of courses (subjects) and programmes (degrees), at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
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.
Level C (in addition to the above)
Significant experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development and delivery of courses and programmes, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, especially in interprofessional education.
A PhD in a health discipline.
Evidence of professional development in teaching and a strong track record of teaching excellence.
Demonstrated success in initiating curriculum development and improvement.
Demonstrated track record in research (may be in scholarship of learning and teaching) with outcomes of high quality and high impact to improve education and/or health outcomes.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence and fostering this in others.
Pre-Employment Checks Required For This Position
Verification of qualifications.
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.
How To Apply Please click on
Apply now
to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description. The position description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Applications close: Wednesday 21st January 2026, at 11:30pm AEST.
Contact Anabel Wason, Talent Acquisition Consultant Email: a.wason@unsw.edu.au
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
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role at
UNSW
Employment Type: Full‑time (35 hours a week)
Duration: Continuing
Remuneration: Level B from $127k, Level C from $155k base (+17% super and leave loading)
Work rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
Location: Kensington, Sydney
Why this role matters The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer will have qualifications as a health professional recognised in Australia. They will contribute to educational excellence in the School of Health Sciences within the Faculty of Medicine and Health, teaching in the disciplines of Exercise, Nutrition and Dietetics, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy. The role involves leading the development of students in professionalism, innovation in health care and career development across a broad scope of practice settings.
This position reports to the relevant Discipline Lead. While it has no direct reports, it collaborates with all disciplines to enhance inter‑professional education. UNSW’s Education Focused roles (EF) enable academics to specialise in education and devote their time to delivering high‑quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of students.
Key Skills Required Level B
Registration or accreditation as a health professional in Australia.
A PhD in a health discipline (preferred; significant clinical and education experience will be considered sufficient at this level).
A breadth of professional practice and/or education experience in multidisciplinary teams.
Proven commitment to proactive maintenance of discipline knowledge and development.
Experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery of courses (subjects) and programmes (degrees), at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
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.
Level C (in addition to the above)
Significant experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development and delivery of courses and programmes, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, especially in interprofessional education.
A PhD in a health discipline.
Evidence of professional development in teaching and a strong track record of teaching excellence.
Demonstrated success in initiating curriculum development and improvement.
Demonstrated track record in research (may be in scholarship of learning and teaching) with outcomes of high quality and high impact to improve education and/or health outcomes.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence and fostering this in others.
Pre-Employment Checks Required For This Position
Verification of qualifications.
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.
How To Apply Please click on
Apply now
to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description. The position description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Applications close: Wednesday 21st January 2026, at 11:30pm AEST.
Contact Anabel Wason, Talent Acquisition Consultant Email: a.wason@unsw.edu.au
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
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