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* Employment Type: Full time – 35 hours per week
* Duration: Fixed Term Contract expiring on 31 December 2027
* Remuneration: Level B from $127,947 + 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
* Location: Kensington Campus, Sydney, New South Wales (hybrid flexible working opportunities available)
About The Role
We’re seeking a passionate educator to join UNSW as a Lecturer in Anatomy (Education Focused). In this role, you’ll contribute to dynamic undergraduate teaching within the discipline of Anatomy and work collaboratively with other disciplines in the School of Biomedical Sciences, delivering lectures, tutorials, and practical classes that inspire student learning. You’ll design innovative learning activities and assessments, experiment with new teaching approaches, and provide meaningful support to students both individually and as a cohort. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of biomedical education and develop innovative teaching and learning approaches with the support of more senior academics.
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 our students. Those who are appointed to this position will be expected to successfully drive educational excellence within the university’s teaching and learning communities. The role of Lecturer EF reports to the Head of Anatomy and has no direct reports.
Accountabilities
* Contribute to undergraduate teaching within the discipline of Anatomy and collaborate with other disciplines in the School of Biomedical Sciences.
* Prepare, execute, and evaluate lectures, tutorials, and practical classes, and facilitate small group learning sessions.
* Demonstrate and continuously develop a well‑defined teaching philosophy that inspires student learning.
* Conduct classes, assess student learning achievements, and support students in undergraduate courses in line with UNSW policy.
* Design and develop learning activities and resources, and assessment and feedback using a range of suitable approaches and learning environments.
* Initiate the development of experimental approaches to teaching and learning with the support of more senior academics.
* Support learning progression with students as individuals (e.g., one‑to‑one consultation) and as a cohort (e.g., general course‑related advice) to achieve positive learning and employability outcomes.
* Manage course administration as Course Authority, including academic quality assurance.
* Maintain professional development in pedagogy, disciplinary knowledge, and minimum professional accreditation requirements (where relevant).
* Make a positive contribution to School meetings and seminars and serve on School/Faculty committees as required.
Who You Are
* A PhD in anatomical sciences, and/or a medical degree with relevant professional expertise.
* Demonstrated experience in effective biomedical teaching, including development, delivery, and course convening, at an undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
* Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence.
* Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
* Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
* An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives, and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
* Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Pre‑employment Checks Required For This Position
* Verification of qualifications.
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
Application Instructions
Please click on “Apply now” to apply online.
Please upload your CV and a separate document addressing the selection criteria bullet points listed under the skills and experience heading in the position description.
Contact
Anabel Wason
Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: a.wason@unsw.edu.au
Please apply online – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed above.
Applications close at 11:30 pm on Thursday 20th November 2025 (Sydney, Australia 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.
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