Associate Lecturer / Lecturer - Biomedical Sciences, Rural

Overview

Associate Lecturer / Lecturer Biomedical Sciences, Rural - Port Macquarie

UNSW Rural (Port Macquarie campus) brings world-class medical education to rural and regional Australia, delivering the full 6-year medical course at our rural clinical campuses (RCC) across several locations. Face-to-face teaching is critical to rural program delivery as students build strong relationships with and benefit from more personal interaction with clinicians and other academics and become a part of the local medical community. UNSW's program has strongly supported the aims of the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) program for over 25 years, delivering excellence in rural medical education and student experience.

This Job is based in Australia

Responsibilities / Key Tasks

Role includes teaching and demonstration within the laboratory environment and contributing to the undergraduate medical course in the delivery of biomedical sciences and laboratory management at the RCC.

Ensure the smooth and efficient running of the laboratory environment through provision of quality technical support (set-up and pack-down, resolution of technical issues, equipment maintenance, safety records, inventories).

Demonstrate interest in rural health education to support local hospital and community health outcomes.

Report to the Director of Medical Education at the identified campus with no direct reports.

Support and mentor students ensuring appropriate laboratory processes and safety procedures are maintained.

Maintain laboratory equipment, coordinate servicing, repairs and replacement, and use UNSW systems for resourcing and ordering where appropriate.

Details of the role

UNSW's Education Focused roles enable academics to specialise in education and devote time to delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of students. Those appointed to this specialism are expected to drive educational excellence within the university's teaching and learning communities.

The position requires passion for teaching and laboratory work and contributes to the delivery of biomedical sciences and laboratory management at the RCC. A key focus is ensuring efficient laboratory operations and safety.

Pre-employment Checks Required For This Position

Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for this role

Verification of qualifications

Qualifications / Skills

An BMed, MBBS or undergraduate degree in a relevant medical sciences field, or a PhD with relevant work experience and professional expertise.

Active engagement with discipline knowledge, technical expertise, and teaching practice development.

Experience in biomedical sciences teaching with a focus on rurally focused education.

Ability to teach basic biomedical components (anatomy, physiology, genetics, immunology, biochemistry, histology, pharmacology, cell and molecular biology, microbiology, research methodology and statistics).

Laboratory management experience, regulatory compliance, safety management, and equipment maintenance.

Set up equipment, prepare chemical solutions, develop samples and cultures, and mentor students while ensuring safety procedures.

Maintain laboratory equipment and coordinate servicing and resourcing using UNSW systems.

Qualifications for Seniority (if applicable)

For Lecturer (Level B) : demonstrated experience in large and small group teaching and supervision with a focus on biomedical sciences; knowledge of IT for education, effective communication, collaboration, and emerging research interest with peer-reviewed publications.

Location & Employment Type

Employment Type : Part–time,

• hours a week
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Duration : Fixed Term contract until 30th June

Remuneration : Academic Level A or Level B $91,381 - $127,947 per annum, pro-rata, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading

Work rights required : Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia

Location : Port Macquarie, NSW

Benefits

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

Contact

Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate

E : Applications close :

Monday 3rd November before

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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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