Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Surgery

About the role

A part-time, ongoing position at Academic Level C or D in Surgery, based at the Macarthur Clinical School of Western Sydney University. The role contributes to teaching, research and academic leadership in the School of Medicine, supporting undergraduate and postgraduate medical education with learning experiences informed by current surgical practice.

Key responsibilities

• Design learning activities, assess student achievement and give constructive feedback across different learning environments
• Support curriculum development, educational quality assurance and the use of educational technologies and online delivery
• At Level C: conduct research, contribute to competitive funding applications and supervise higher degree research students
• At Level D: provide broader academic leadership, lead research teams and build collaborations across the University, healthcare, industry and community

Required profile

• Current registration, or eligibility for registration, as a medical practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia through AHPRA
• Eligibility to hold a clinical appointment in Surgery at Campbelltown Hospital
• Specialist surgical training with FRACS and consultant-level experience in a relevant clinical field
• PhD in a relevant discipline, or the qualifications and experience specified for the applicable academic level
• Demonstrated experience in tertiary teaching, curriculum design and contemporary educational delivery
• Strong research record appropriate to Level C or D, including research collaboration and postgraduate supervision
• Evidence of working rights in Australia for the full term of the appointment; visa sponsorship is not available

What we offer

• Pay of $152,333-$174,978 per year (Level C) or $182,520-$200,625 per year (Level D), plus 17% superannuation and leave loading pro rata
• Staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing
• Free Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccination, Fitness Passport membership and discounted private health cover
• Onsite childcare with possible discounted fees and salary packaging

Applications are made only through the University's online recruitment system, which includes screening questions on qualifications and experience. Closing date is 11 November 2026.