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Lecturer in Basic Sciences

• Delivering high-quality teaching in the foundational sciences of medicine and mentoring rural medical students
• Contribute to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Bachelor of Biomedicine programs
• Full time or Part time (negotiable), Fixed-Term position until June 2026 based in Burnie

About the opportunity

The Lecturer in Basic Sciences is a member of the academic team at the Rural Clinical School (RCS) in the School of Medicine within the College of Health and Medicine and teaches into the early years of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program and the Bachelor of Biomedicine.

 What you’ll do:

• Undertake high quality and scholarly undergraduate teaching across the basic sciences.
• Mentor and support rural medical students both at an individual and peer group level.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and with relevant local and national discipline and interdisciplinary colleagues.
• Seek out and engage in opportunities to continuously improve academic learning and teaching skills.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably assigned by the supervisor.

­What we’re looking for:

• A relevant science degree and teaching experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with staff, students and external organisations.
• High-level organisational skills including experience adhering to safe operating procedures.
• Demonstrated initiative coupled with the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $150,759 comprising base salary within the range of $110,992 to $128,854 plus 17% superannuation.

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 success criteria. OR
• For further information about this position, please contact Professor Lizzi Shires, Rural Clinical School, lizzi.shires@utas.edu.au or 03 6430 4568.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 500331 - Lecturer in Basic Sciences.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 13 October 2024, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.