Job Description:

• Full time (36.25 hours per week) | Continuing Appointment
• Based in Cairns
• Academic Level B - $112,810 - $133,110 + 17% Sper and great benefits
• Academic Level C - $137,166 - $157,465 + 17% Super and great benefits
  
  

About the Role

As a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Medical Education, you’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality teaching and assessment across the Foundation Years (Years 1–3) of our MBBS program. You’ll contribute to curriculum development, module coordination, and innovative approaches to learning that support diverse student cohorts. The role also encourages active engagement in research aligned with the College’s strategic priorities.

This position is based at our Cairns campus and includes opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the region.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging teaching and assessment across topics such as rural medicine, emergency medicine, rural generalism, global health, the Australian health system and general practice.

• Contribute to the ongoing development, evaluation and review of the Foundation Years curriculum.

• Support teaching in other undergraduate programs within the College.

• Coordinate modules or subjects as required.

• Participate in research and help build a collaborative research program.

• Champion equity, diversity, inclusion and reconciliation within the University community.

What You’ll Bring

Essential

• A postgraduate qualification in medicine, nursing, allied health or clinical sciences.

• Expertise in one or more of the following: rural health, emergency medicine, rural generalism, global health, general practice or the Australian health system.

• Demonstrated experience in teaching within undergraduate or postgraduate health education, with evidence of teaching quality.

• Experience designing or using educational technologies and online delivery methods.

• A record of research, publications or conference presentations relevant to the College’s priorities.

• Strong communication, organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

To be appointed at Level C

• Substantial undergraduate teaching experience and leadership in academic settings.

• A research profile with national or international recognition.

Why Join Us?

At JCU, you’ll be part of a vibrant, purpose‑driven community committed to improving health outcomes for regional, rural and remote communities. You’ll enjoy:

• A supportive academic environment with opportunities for professional growth

• Meaningful work that shapes future medical practitioners

• Beautiful campus surroundings in tropical Far North Queensland

• Opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and research institutes

• Flexible work arrangements where operationally appropriate.

• Generous superannuation and leave entitlements.

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re passionate about supporting clinical education and enjoy working in a collaborative, student‑focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Click the ‘Apply’ button or visit the JCU Careers Page and follow these steps:

1. Complete the online application form
2. Upload your current resume
3. Upload a cover letter outlining your experience and how your skills align with the role

For more information, please contact Associate Professor Julie Mudd via email [email protected]