Lecturer, Education Focused (Department of Anatomy)

• Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: 6-year Fixed term contract
• Remuneration: $123K - $145K base (+17% super and leave loading)
• Visa: Full Australian working rights required for the duration of the contract
• Location: Kensington, Sydney

Our Organisation

The Department of Anatomy at UNSW is internationally recognised for its teaching and research excellence in neuroscience, biomechanics and anatomical sciences education, multi-disciplinary imaging and digital technologies. 

We teach gross anatomy, histology, and embryology to students from medicine, allied health, science, engineering and beyond. Our aim is to inspire our undergraduate and postgraduate students’ curiosity in the structure and function of the human body and in related ethical issues. Students learn hands-on in our technology-enhanced anatomy facilities from the generosity of body donors and innovative use of digital technology, and blended learning pedagogy.

Why this role matters  

UNSW’s Education Focussed 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 prestigious specialism will be expected to successfully drive educational excellence within the university’s teaching and learning communities.

Key skills required:

• A medical degree or PhD in anatomy and/or medical imaging, or with relevant work experience.
• Actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and professional development
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery at undergraduate level.
• Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g. relevant discipline-based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales)
• 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

Full details can be found in the position description.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​ 

• 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​ 

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.  

Our process and how to apply:

Our recruitment process is fair, inclusive, and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them. We are an equal opportunity employer who values all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion (UNSW 2022 – 2025 EDI Strategy). We value diverse perspectives and the important contribution that every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply – you can be yourself here.

If you have had any interruption in your career, you are encouraged to include a ROPE statement as part of your application. This document can be kept confidential if that is your preference. For information on ROPE, check:  https://www.arc.gov.au/about-arc/program-policies/research-opportunity-and-performance-evidence-rope-statement

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. If you can provide a resume and a separate document addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact:

Professor Pascal Carrive    E: p.carrive@unsw.edu.au  

Applications close: Sunday, 27^th October before 11.30pm AEST

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.