Lecturer x 2 (Department of Pharmacology, Department of Physiology)

• Employment Type: Full – time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: Fixed Term contract until 31 December 2027
• Remuneration: $127k - $150k base depending on experience (+ 17% Super, leave loading)
• Working rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
• Location: Kensington, Sydney

The School of Biomedical Sciences 

As one of the largest teaching schools at UNSW, we’re also uniquely placed to inspire the next generation of science and medical graduates. We play a key role in arming future doctors, health practitioners, biomedical scientists and a broader community of health professionals, each of whom will bring a specialised and diverse skill set to the frontiers of medical science. We produce graduates who are better able to practice and are better informed about biomedical research for their future careers. Department of Pharmacology Department of Physiology

The Opportunities 

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 prestigious specialisation will be expected to successfully drive educational excellence within the university’s teaching and learning communities.

Key skills required: 

• A PhD in Pharmacology or Physiology or a related biomedical discipline.
• 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.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: 

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

• 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.  

Application process:

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Please send your CV and a cover letter addressing the skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Descriptions can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact:

A/Prof Nicola Smith, Head of Department of Pharmacology. E: nicola.smith@unsw.edu.au

A/Prof Kate Poole, Head of Department of Physiology. E: k.poole@unsw.edu.au

Applications close:  Sunday 23^rd November 2025 before 11.30pm Sydney 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.