Job Reference: 1021188

About the role:

Join our dynamic team at Curtin School of Population Health as a Sexology Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional learning and teaching experiences within our Sexology courses that sit within the Discipline of Health Promotion and Sexology. This is a full-time, continuing, permanent opportunity. We are also open to considering part-time job-share arrangements for suitable candidates.

We are seeking an innovative educator who is not only committed to enhancing student engagement but also adept at integrating research, scholarship, and professional practice into their teaching. Your contributions will foster a rich academic environment, promoting curiosity and critical thinking among students. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong and evolving profile in teaching, alongside a commitment to service and leadership within the academic community.

You will have the opportunity to lead or coordinate the efforts of fellow staff members, driving collaborative initiatives that enhance the educational experience. A deep knowledge of your subject area, coupled with a passion for teaching and innovation, is essential for this role as you inspire and guide the next generation of professionals in your field.

Your responsibilities will include:

Teaching

• Deliver high-quality instruction to undergraduate and postgraduate students, including tutorials, workshops, and field sessions.
• Assess student work, contribute to curriculum design, and act as unit coordinator.
• Engage in ongoing improvement in teaching methods and supervise student research programs.

Research

• Conduct competitive and high-quality research, developing a coherent research program and seeking funding as a co or chief investigator.
• Share findings through publications, seminars, and conferences while providing effective supervision to research students.
• Aim for national recognition in your research field and manage related administrative tasks.

Selection Criteria – Who we are looking for:

1. A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline, with demonstrated high-level teaching skills and a reflective approach to teaching delivery.
2. A strong understanding of pedagogical theory, contemporary educational practices, and a record of scholarship in teaching, including unit/course coordination.
3. Established research outputs in high-quality academic journals, a history of successful competitive grant applications, and evidence of a growing national and international profile.
4. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor less experienced staff, supervise HDR students, and lead major curriculum or research initiatives.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to fostering a collegial environment and interacting with students and staff with cross-cultural sensitivity.
6. Commitment to applying relevant policies and procedures in daily responsibilities.

Desirable

• Professional expertise in one or more of the following areas: sexually transmissible infections and blood-borne viruses (STI/BBVs), working with LGBTIQA+ communities, and/or gender diversity.

Role Requirements:

• As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.
• Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.

*Please note that each candidate will be assessed based on their skills, qualifications, and experience to determine the salary level.

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Updated Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest, experience and addressing the selection criteria for the role.

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Wednesday, 13th August 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.