Lecturer (Deputy Unit Coordinator) | Curtin Medical School
Curtin Medical School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Academic to join us as Deputy Year One Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collegial, innovative, and student-focused team, committed to delivering high-quality medical education and supporting the success of our students as they begin their journey to becoming future doctors.
As Deputy Year One Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery, coordination, and continuous improvement of our Year One program. Working closely with the Year One Coordinator, Clinical Skills lead, Problem-Based Learning (PBL) lead, and a dedicated team of academics and qualified staff, you will ensure that our students receive the best possible foundation for their medical studies.
Your responsibilities may be varied, reflecting the dynamic needs of the program and the School. They may include:
- Teaching & Learning: Deliver PBL tutorials, clinical skills sessions, lectures, workshops and interactive seminars that foster critical thinking, collaboration, and practical skills.
- Curriculum Development: Collaborate with academic colleagues to refine and enhance teaching materials, tutor guides, and learning resources, ensuring they reflect contemporary practice and support student learning.
- Assessment & Quality Assurance: Contribute to the design, development, and review of assessments, including question writing, blueprinting, and exam moderation, ensuring alignment with learning outcomes and accreditation standards.
- Coordination & Leadership: Support the Year One Coordinator with program oversight, stepping into leadership responsibilities when required. Assist with scheduling, teaching calendars, and coordination of professional staff support.
- Student Engagement & Support: Provide pastoral care and mentorship, ensuring students feel supported and encouraged in their transition into medicine.
We are seeking an individual who is both a clinician and an educator, with a genuine passion for developing the next generation of medical professionals. You will bring:
- A medical degree
- Extensive experience in healthcare education and a solid understanding of educational practices.
- A commitment to excellence in teaching and fostering student development.
- Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- A student-focused mindset, with a commitment to supporting both learning and wellbeing.
- High level IT skills and experience with Learning Management Systems.
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).
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 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.
Applications close: Wednesday 22 October 2025 (AWST)
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📌 Lecturer (Deputy Unit Coordinator) | Curtin Medical School
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