Job Reference: 1115558

Are you a passionate clinician academic ready to shape the next generation of doctors through research-informed education?

Curtin Medical School is seeking a values-driven Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Research) to strengthen our research and medical education portfolio and help embed research excellence throughout our Doctor of Medicine program.

Your New Role

This is a pivotal academic leadership position supporting Domain 4 (Scientist and Scholar) of the Australian Medical Council (AMC) Graduate Outcomes framework - ensuring every medical student graduates with a strong foundation in research capability, critical appraisal, and curiosity-driven practice.

Working closely with the Director of Research and wider leadership team, you will:

• Coordinate and deliver research-related curriculum content across the five years of the MBBS program, ensuring alignment with AMC standards.
• Develop and implement a cohesive student research pathway, from undergraduate exposure to advanced research opportunities.
• Co-design and coordinate initiatives such as the summer studentship program, BMedSci, MPhil, and PhD pathways.
• Contribute to the growth of medical education research, helping to inform curriculum design and innovation.
• Build research networks and partnerships across Curtin, with external collaborators, and through advancement and philanthropy opportunities.
• Play a key role in advancing Curtin’s research profile by undertaking nationally and internationally competitive and high-quality research in your discipline/field.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the strategic direction of research training in medicine at Curtin - ensuring our graduates are equipped with the skills and mindset to lead evidence-based healthcare and innovation.

About You
Selection Criteria
We are seeking an AHPRA-registered practicing clinician academic (post-PhD) who brings both passion and proven capability in research, education, and collaboration.

You will have:

• Proven high-level teaching skills and a reflective approach to learning and teaching.
• A strong record of research outputs in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals.
• An established national reputation and growing international profile, supported by success in attracting research funding or fellowships.
• Demonstrated emerging leadership skills with the ability to mentor emerging researchers and supervise higher degree students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collegial, inclusive, and culturally sensitive approach.
• Alignment with Curtin’s values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Excellence and Impact.

A clinical loading will apply for eligible AHPRA-registered clinicians.

Role Requirements
You will require work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this position to be considered. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.
Workdays: While there is some flexibility, the ideal arrangement would see the successful candidate working on campus most Mondays and/or Thursdays.

About the Team: Curtin Medical School
The Curtin Medical School (CMS) encompasses the disciplines of Medicine, Laboratory Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, and Medical Radiation Science. CMS forms part of the Faculty of Health Sciences and is affiliated with two research institutes; the Curtin Medical Research Institute (Curtin MRI) and the enAble Institute for Health Science (enAble).

The School’s mission – “To improve health in society through excellence and innovation in teaching, research and engagement with the university and global medical and bioscience communities” – encompasses a wide range of research in laboratory, clinical and community settings, a suite of eight undergraduate courses and Higher Degrees by Research in multiple disciplines.

About Curtin University
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings. 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 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:

• Up to date resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above).

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: Saturday 22 November 2025 (AWST)

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.

Interviews for this position are currently scheduled to take place during the 1st week of December 2025.

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.