Overview
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UNSW Rural (Port Macquarie campus) delivers the full 6-year medical course at rural clinical campuses. Face-to-face teaching supports rural program delivery and community engagement. The role focuses on education in biomedical sciences and laboratory management within the undergraduate medical course at the RCC.
This Job is based in Australia.
Employment details
* Employment Type: Part–time, 21 - 28 hours a week (0.6 – 0.8 FTE neg)
* Duration: Fixed Term contract until 30th June 2027
* Remuneration: Academic Level A or Level B $91,381 - $127,947 per annum, (dependent upon experience) pro-rata, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
* Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
* Location: Port Macquarie, NSW
Details of the role
* Position: Associate Lecturer/Lecturer, Biomedical Sciences, Rural (Port Macquarie campus)
* Role type: Education-focused academic role enabling specialists to deliver high-quality teaching and pursue educational initiatives
* Reports to: Director of Medical Education, identified campus
* No direct reports
Responsibilities
* Teach biomedical components of the course (anatomy, physiology, genetics, immunology, biochemistry, histology, pharmacology, cell and molecular biology, microbiology, research methodology and statistics, as required)
* Laboratory management: setup and pack-down, resolve technical issues, maintain equipment, ensure safety and documentation, manage safety records and inventories
* Provide quality technical support to ensure smooth laboratory operations
* Demonstrate interest in rural health education supporting local hospital and community health outcomes
* Maintain laboratory equipment and coordinate servicing and replacement; use UNSW resourcing systems
Qualifications and skills
* An BMed, MBBS and/or undergraduate degree in a relevant medical sciences field, or a PhD with relevant experience
* Active engagement with discipline knowledge, technical expertise, and teaching professional development
* Experience in biomedical sciences teaching with a rural focus
* Knowledge of laboratory management, regulatory compliance and safety management
* Ability to set up equipment, prepare chemical solutions, develop samples and cultures, and mentor students
* Strong ability to maintain laboratory processes and safety procedures
* Ability to maintain and coordinate laboratory equipment servicing
Seniority and additional requirements
* Lecturer (Level B) may include responsibilities for larger/smaller group teaching, teaching excellence and supervision
* Use of information technologies for education, including eLearning
* Strong communication and networking skills; collaboration with students and staff
* Emerging research interest with peer-reviewed publications
Pre-employment checks
* Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required
* 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
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 separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Contact
Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate
E: f.mchenry@unsw.edu.au
Application close
Applications close: Monday 3rd November before 11.30pm Sydney time
Equal 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.
Additional listings
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
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