Lecturer (Teaching and Research)

Part-time (0.5 FTE) Continuing opportunity for a Lecturer (Teaching and Research) in the GP Clinical School

Make a significant contribution to Sydney Medical School within the Faculty of Medicine and Health

Base Salary of $132,533 + 17% superannuation (Pro-rata) plus Full clinical loading

About the opportunity

The Sydney Medical School is one of the highest-rated education and research institutions in the Asia-Pacific region, improving human health and welfare through education, research, and the provision of healthcare.

The General Practice Clinical School is looking to appoint a Lecturer (Teaching & Research) in General Practice to engage and collaborate with staff, postgraduate and undergraduate students within the specialty, Sydney Medical School and Faculty of Medicine and Health.

This role will contribute to high-quality teaching and impactful research within General Practice, supporting a balanced academic workload (40% teaching / 40% research / 20% service). The successful candidate will join a collaborative academic environment and contribute to innovative curriculum development and a growing research profile.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and/or postgraduate programs
contribute to curriculum design, development and evaluation
conduct independent and collaborative research leading to publications and funding success
supervise students and support learning outcomes in a variety of educational settings
engage in academic service, including administration and participation in faculty initiatives
build collaborations and contribute to the broader research and teaching community

About you

Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery/ Doctor of Medicine or equivalent
Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners or equivalent
a PhD is not essential but highly regarded
current APHRA registration
demonstrated research experience with an emerging track record of outputs
experience in teaching and/or curriculum development in higher education or postgraduate training
ability to integrate research into teaching practice

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Danielle Selinger Recruitment Consultant by email to danielle.selinger@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Sunday 26 July 2026 11:59 PM

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