Lecturer / Senior Lecturer – Chiropractic

About the role

Murdoch University’s School of Allied Health is seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Chiropractic to join its teaching team. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality education in musculoskeletal diagnosis, orthopaedic and neurological assessment, and clinical reasoning, preparing graduates for evidence‑informed practice.

Key responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate undergraduate and postgraduate chiropractic units.
• Develop and deliver curriculum content in diagnostic reasoning, orthopaedic assessment and imaging integration.
• Supervise student projects and clinical placements.
• Contribute to scholarly research and publish findings.
• Participate in academic service, governance and strategic development of the programme.

Required profile

• Relevant doctoral or professional qualification in Chiropractic.
• Registration as a chiropractor in Australia.
• Demonstrated teaching experience at university level (Lecturer) or extensive teaching and research leadership (Senior Lecturer).
• Strong record of research activity and publications.

Required skills

• Expertise in musculoskeletal diagnosis and orthopaedic assessment.
• Proficiency in clinical reasoning and integration of diagnostic imaging with clinical findings.

What we offer

• Full‑time permanent position (37.5 h/week) with salary range $113,247–$159,219 AUD (pro rata) plus 17 % superannuation.
• Supportive, diverse team with a commitment to equity, Indigenous engagement and sustainability.
• Access to modern clinical and simulation facilities.