Position: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Physiology)
Location: Curtin University, Bentley Campus, Boorloo, Perth
FTE: 0.5 (Part‑time, Continuing) – flexible working days negotiated once teaching schedules are confirmed.
Job Reference
Your new role
- Deliver engaging and innovative physiology teaching to undergraduate students, focusing on large first‑year units within the Bachelor of Biomedical Science.
- Contribute to curriculum design and pedagogy that inspires students and supports their transition into university‑level biomedical study.
- Undertake high‑quality, competitive research in physiology or related biomedical science disciplines, including supervising honours and higher‑degree‑by‑research students.
- Provide academic leadership by mentoring early‑career academics, coordinating courses or units, and contributing to the broader life of the Curtin Medical School.
Selection Criteria
- A doctoral qualification in Physiology or a closely related field.
- Proven ability to teach and engage large student cohorts with reflective, innovative approaches to learning design.
- Experience in curriculum development, unit or course coordination, and leadership in teaching innovation.
- A research record in physiology or biomedical science, including quality publications and success in competitive research funding.
- Leadership capability, mentoring experience, and a collaborative approach to supporting colleagues and students.
- High‑level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster the development of a collegial and supportive working setting.
- Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to engage meaningfully with students, peers, and industry.
Why this role matters
This role sits at the heart of Curtin’s Biomedical Science program, ensuring the ongoing delivery of essential curriculum areas and supporting the training of capable, confident graduates who advance healthcare.
Benefits include:
- Professional development opportunities to enhance your academic and research career.
- Industry‑standard technology platforms for teaching and research.
- Collaborative teaching and research projects within a supportive academic community.
Role Requirements
As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you must have permanent work rights in Australia. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance and background checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.
About Curtin Medical School
The Curtin Medical School encompasses Medicine, Laboratory Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical Science and Medical Radiation Science. It is part of the Faculty of Health Sciences and is affiliated with the Curtin Medical Research Institute and the Curtin enAble Institute.
About Curtin University
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals committed to global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. 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. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page:
What We Offer You
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and numerous food options. We also offer generous benefits such as additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services, and a range of retail and travel discounts. For more details, please visit our benefits page:
Join Us!
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW and provide the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and addressing the selection criteria for the role (Lecturer or Senior Lecturer).
Additional Information
Review our Academic Capability Framework, which outlines expectations for each academic level:
Contact: Curtin Careers team – or, Option 3 (quoting the job reference number).
Applications close: 12PM (AWST), Tuesday 25 November 2025
Disclaimer: Late applications will not be considered; only successful candidates will be contacted.
Curtin reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to withdraw from the recruitment, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.
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