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Senior Lecturer in Medical Education

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

 Deliver engaging medical education, including clinical skills training and simulation-based learning, to students at the Burnie campus and across North West Tasmania.

• Collaborate with the Director and a dedicated team of clinical academics to develop a skilled rural medical workforce and advance the University of Tasmania’s socially accountable healthcare mission
• Part time (0.2  up to 0.6  fraction) Fixed-Term (3 years)  located at North West Rural Clinical School.  Relocation support considered for the right applicant

About the opportunity

The Rural Clinical School (RCS) is seeking a Senior Lecturer to deliver high-quality medical education to students at the Burnie campus and across Tasmania’s North West region. Reporting to the Director of the Rural Clinical School, the successful appointee will teach medical students through a range of methods, including clinical skills training and simulation-based education, while collaborating with a team of clinical academic staff. The role supports the development of a skilled rural medical workforce and contributes to the University of Tasmania’s commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of the Tasmanian community through socially accountable medical education.

What you’ll do:

• Make a strong and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
• Undertake scholarly undergraduate coursework teaching of an exemplary quality.
• Increasingly provide academic leadership, particularly in fostering outstanding research and/or learning and teaching.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally and nationally with the discipline, relevant interdisciplinary domains, profession, industry and/or wider community.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

­What we’re looking for:

• A PhD or equivalent (such as a clinical Fellowship) in a relevant field.
• Experience and demonstrated achievement in University-level or other post-secondary educational setting.
• A record of contributing effectively to building and maintaining effective and productive links locally and nationally with the discipline, profession, and wider community.
• Professional experience relevant to the position.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level C and will have a total remuneration package of up to $184,076 comprising base salary within the range of $138,536 to $157,330  (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation and clinical loading.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the Roles Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience.
• For further information about this position, please contact Lizzi Shires, Professor, Lizzi.Shires@utas.edu.au or 6430 4568
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Senior Lecturer in Medical Education - Position Description.pdf.

Applications close Sunday, 16 August 2026, 11.55pm

 As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.