Senior Lecturer - EF (Professionalism, Ethics and Law Lead)
Part‑time | 21 hours per week | 2‑year fixed‑term contract | Location: Kensington Campus, Sydney, New South Wales
Remuneration: Level C position from $155,403 base + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading pro rata
Work rights required: Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.
About the Role
The Lead in Professionalism, Ethics and Law will provide academic leadership in the design, delivery, evaluation and ongoing development of professionalism, ethics and law teaching across the UNSW BMedMD program. The role will oversee existing teaching and assessment while collaborating with the Medicine Program Redesign team to shape and implement an integrated and contemporary curriculum. The Senior Lecturer reports to the Program Director, BMed/MD and may have direct reports.
Responsibilities
* Provide academic leadership and oversight of teaching and assessment of professionalism, ethics and law within the current Medicine program.
* Collaborate with the Medicine Program Redesign team to lead the development, integration and delivery of professionalism, ethics and law content in the redesigned Medicine program curriculum, including the Faculty’s Professionalism Student Code of Conduct.
* Ensure curriculum design reflects contemporary developments in medical ethics, legal frameworks, regulatory requirements, and professional practice standards.
* Develop and lead high‑quality student learning experiences, including lectures, small‑group teaching, tutorials, workshops and online modules.
* Design and develop innovative learning and assessment approaches, including lectures, small‑group teaching, workshops and online modules.
* Lead the development and implementation of assessment strategies that validly and reliably assess professionalism, ethics and law and integrate with learning and assessment in other areas of the program.
* Maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Program Director, Medicine Redesign team, discipline leads and other clinical academics) and external stakeholders (e.g., health services, regulatory and professional bodies, clinicians).
* Undertake educational scholarship and contribute to the evidence base in medical professionalism, ethics, and law education.
* Supervise and mentor junior academic staff and casual educators involved in teaching in this discipline.
* Contribute to the academic governance of the BMedMD program, including participation in relevant committees and working groups.
* Maintain an excellent standard of professional practice in accordance with UNSW’s Code of Conduct, and champion equity, diversity and inclusivity in education.
Qualifications / Selection Criteria
* A medical or relevant health professional qualification, with expertise in medical ethics, professionalism and the relevant legal frameworks and laws.
* Demonstrated record of excellence in medical education, relevant to these domains.
* 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.
* Experience in implementing educational technologies and online delivery methods.
* 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.
* Demonstrated success in initiating curriculum development and improvement.
* Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
Benefits
* 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 the "Apply now" button to submit your application online. Do not send applications to the contact listed below. Include a resume and a separate document addressing the bullets listed under the skills and experience heading in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW. Applications close Sunday 23rd November 2025 at 11:55pm (Sydney time).
Contact
Anabel Wason – Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: a.wason@unsw.edu.au
Equal Employment Opportunity
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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