• Faculty of Health Medicine and Behavioural Sciences / Rural Clinical School

• Part-time (20%) fixed-term position from May 2026 until May 2028

• Base salary will be in the range $140293.65 - $161518.34 17% Superannuation (Academic Level C)

• Based at our Toowoomba Hospital location

About This Opportunity

In 2023 the UQ Medical School established eight geographically based Learning Communities four of which are part of the Greater Brisbane Clinical School. These Learning Communities bring together students academics clinical teachers and professional staff to create a supportive environment where students learn from each other and are guided to flourish throughout the MD program.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Focussed (TF) Senior Lecturer to expand their impact in clinical education through leadership at the program discipline or broader faculty level. The successful candidate will coordinate and lead the activities of academic and clinical staff in alignment with UQ values fostering a culture of excellence in teaching and learning. They will maintain an active role in internal and external collaborations that support the development of colleagues with demonstrated evidence of increasing influence on teaching practices policies and educational knowledge.

The successful candidate is expected to commence in the role on 1 June 2026.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Act as an effective and professional role model providing high-quality academic leadership for Year 3 and 4 learning experiences assessment student support and clinical teaching to foster professional identity knowledge and skills.

• Serve as an educational advisor and clinical coach contributing to program coordination clinical immersion experiences tutorials staff development and monitoring of student progress.

• Undertake and lead research in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning applying best-practice methodologies producing high-quality outputs seeking funding and fostering strategic collaborations to advance pedagogical practice.

• Provide supervision coaching and professional development for students trainees and staff while managing teams effectively in accordance with university policies and contributing to continuous improvement of learning quality and engagement.

This is a teaching focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQs Criteria for Academic Performance.

The successful applicant may attract additional salary loadings (clinical and/or state) within this role based on their qualifications and registrations and subject to approval. More information can be found here

About UQ

As part of the UQ community you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds who have joined us from all over the world and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders regardless of personal financial or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment grant writing support greater research funding opportunities and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave 17.5% annual leave loading flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You

• Medical qualification with eligibility for registration in Australia and a specialist qualification recognised by the relevant Royal College plus a PhD or equivalent combination of academic and professional experience.

• Established profile and substantial senior contribution in clinical teaching across undergraduate postgraduate and professional entry levels.

• Expert disciplinary knowledge and extensive generalist or specialist clinical experience including dissemination of innovative clinical techniques.

• Record of peer-reviewed publications conference presentations and contribution to successful applications for external research funding.

• Strong track record in curriculum development program innovation and course material design within the discipline.

• Demonstrated leadership and service through supervision of trainees internal contributions and external professional engagement within the specialty.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks which may include verification of the right to work in Australia qualifications professional registration (AHPRA) and mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions

For more information about this opportunity please contact Dr Furhan Iqbal via .

For application inquiries please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at stating the job reference number (below)in the subject line.

Want to Apply

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered please ensure you upload:

• Resume

• Cover letter addressing the About You section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. Were dedicated to equity diversity and inclusion fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. Were committed to attracting retaining and promoting diverse talent particularly from Australias First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances please contact .

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair equitable and inclusive selection process which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who dont meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close 5th April at 11.00pm AEST (R-59351). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 20th April.