Lecturer, Academic Calendar Transition Curriculum Development Lead (Phase 3)
Location: Kensington, Sydney, Australia. Employment type: Part‑time, 21 hours per week. Duration: Fixed‑term contract, 18 months. Remuneration: $127k–$150k base prorated, plus 17% Super and leave loading. Working rights: No visa sponsorship; must hold full rights to work in Australia.
Overview
This role has been created to support the Academic Calendar & Curriculum Transformation for the Medicine program in the School of Clinical Medicine at UNSW. The position may be shared between two academics with fractions negotiated.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop learning activities, resources, assessment and feedback for Phase 3 Medicine students using a range of suitable approaches and learning environments.
* Initiate the development of experimental approaches to teaching, learning and assessment with support from senior academics.
* Design and develop supports for student learning progression, both individually and as a cohort, to achieve positive learning and employability outcomes.
* Work closely with the Medicine Program Assessment Lead to design and develop the new programmatic assessment of learning program, including the student assessment dashboard.
* Collaborate with Medicine Program Redesign Course Design Teams, Year‑level Working Groups, Discipline Leads, Communities of Practice and professional staff.
Key Skills & Qualifications
* PhD in a related discipline (preferred) or equivalent qualification, and/or a higher‑education qualification with relevant experience.
* Clinical qualifications (e.g. FRACGP) may be considered provided experience in assessment and/or a higher‑education qualification is present.
* Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
* Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
* Evidence of teaching effectiveness and a passion for educational excellence.
* Demonstrated knowledge of industry or experience of work‑integrated learning (desirable).
* Active engagement with discipline knowledge and professional development.
* Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
* Ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Benefits & Culture
* Flexible working.
* Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period.
* Access to lifelong learning and career development.
* Progressive HR practices.
Application Process
Please apply online by clicking “Apply now”. Submit a CV and a cover letter addressing the skills and experience listed above. The Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Pre‑Employment Checks
* Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation.
* National and International Criminal history checks.
* Entitlement to work and ID checks.
* Working With Children Checks.
* Completion of a Gender‑Based Violence Prevention Declaration.
* Verification of relevant qualifications.
* Verification of relevant professional membership.
* Employment history and reference checks.
* Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
* Medical checks and assessments.
Compliance with these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
Contact
Merita O'Connell, Talent Acquisition Consultant – merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au
Application Closing Date
20th January 2026 before 11:30 pm Sydney time.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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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