Lecturer (Zoology)

• Part-time (0.5 FTE) appointment on a tenurable basis.
• Base salary range: Level B $118150 $139812 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The School of Biological Sciences is a large and multidisciplinary team of more than 100 high-calibre academic and professional staff delivering world-class education and research programmes to approximately 800 undergraduate and postgraduate students. The School is also responsible for the supervision of 120 PhD students reflecting research strengths and expertise in the disciplines of Marine Biology Animal Biology Computational Biology Ecology & Conservation Evolutionary Biology Neuroscience Plant Biology and Science Communication. Many of our team are also active members of the UWA Oceans Institute which brings together the Universitys multidisciplinary research strengths across oceanography ecology engineering resource management and governance to address key ocean challenges for Western Australia the Indian Ocean and the world.

About the opportunity

• Deliver independent teaching in UWAs zoology and ecology programs across undergraduate and masters levels.
• Develop and coordinate innovative biology teaching units and field courses covering diverse taxa and habitats.
• Contribute to school governance inclusion initiatives and administrative duties as directed.

About you

• PhD in a field relevant to Zoology.
• Evidence of a high level of quality teaching at undergraduate and Masters by Coursework levels across a variety of settings including in the field.
• Experience in the development and the use of innovative teaching approaches assessment and materials for units and courses in zoology.
• Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to team school and wider University activities such as team and school meetings strategic planning and program development.
• Demonstrated skills in the design and implementation of field and laboratory- based experiments in zoology and analysis of zoological experiments.

Note: A current C class drivers licence will be required by the successful applicant. Occasional travel within the state and some after-hours work may be required.

Position description: PD Lecturer (Zoology)

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Associate Professor Greg Skrzypek at

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

Closing date: Wednesday 17 December 2025 11:55 PM AWST

This position is only open to Current UWA staff.

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