Senior Lecturer - Anatomy

• Full time, continuing position

• Exciting opportunity to be a Senior Lecturer in Anatomy within the School of Medical Sciences

• Base Salary starting from $156,103 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community with an innovative integrated curriculum. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas.

We are seeking a Senior Lecturer in Anatomy with expertise in teaching head and neck anatomy to contribute significantly to research, teaching, and academic leadership within the school. The role involves delivering high-quality education, leading innovative research initiatives, supervising students, and strengthening the university’s reputation as a national leader in the discipline.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• build and maintain a reputation for academic excellence through independent and innovative contributions to research and education, expanding knowledge and practice in the discipline

• establish collaborations and partnerships to enhance the research profile and reputation of the university

• coordinate and deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences, including supervision of higher degree research students to successful completion

• develop and continually improve curricula, programs and learning resources to enhance educational outcomes

• coordinate activities of academic staff and provide training and mentorship to less experienced lecturers

• provide leadership in teaching, curriculum development, research training and supervision within the school or faculty

• contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled

• understand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty or school strategic agenda

• undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required.

About you

• PhD and professional qualifications in a relevant field

• significant experience in teaching and learning within established programs across a variety of settings

• significant experience in education design and practice

• significant experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity

• significant experience supervising and mentoring others

• an established network of academic, industry and professional partners and stakeholders

• a national reputation as influential in expanding knowledge, pedagogy or curriculum innovation

• strong skills in research, critical thinking, planning and organisation, communication, presentations, computer literacy and customer service.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

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We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

The cover letter should demonstrate how you meet the 'About You' criteria and be no longer than two-pages.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact, Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Sunday 10 May 2026 11:59 PM