Lecturer in Dementia Studies

• Drive research that improves the care cause and prevention of dementia and related diseases
• Lead excellence in teaching and learning
• Full time ongoing based in Hobart

About the opportunity

The Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre is at the forefront of translational research of relevance to people with dementia and their carers and provides a range of innovative educational programs on dementia. This position is focused on the delivery of undergraduate and/or postgraduate dementia education programs and also contributes to the Centres research programs in the care cause and prevention of dementia. Candidates with research backgrounds aligned to these current research themes of the Centre and specifically non-Alzheimers disease dementias are encouraged to apply.

What youll do:

• Undertake high-quality research in dementia or related neurodegenerative disease of national and international standing.
• Secure external funding publish research findings and successfully supervise research higher degree students.
• Undertake scholarly coursework teaching of an exemplary quality.
• Actively manage the development and design of structure and content in award courses as required.
• Manage the development and design of structure and content in award courses as required.

What were looking for:

• A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Strong record in recognised research that has achieved that has made notable contributions to the field of dementia and related diseases.
• Demonstrated achievement in University-level teaching and learning. (Experience of teaching in online environment would be highly regarded.)
• Record of good contributions to successful research higher degree supervision and completions is desirable.
• Experience building and maintaining effective and productive links locally nationally and internationally.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $155885 comprising base salary within the range of $114766 to $133235 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
• In submitting your application you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• To apply online please provide the following supporting documentation:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
  • Your responses to the success criteria from the Position Description below
• For further information about this position please contact Professor Anna King Wicking Dementia Research Education Centre
• Please visit for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

Position DescriptionLecturer in Dementia

Applications close Sunday 22 February 2026 11.55pm

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