Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Biomedicine

Job no: 500474

Work type: Full time

Location: Hobart

Categories: Teaching Focused

• Deliver instruction and coordinate units covering various medical science disciplines
• Engage in innovative scholarly teaching for undergraduate and/or postgraduate programs
• Full time, ongoing position based in Hobart

About the opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Biomedicine, in the Tasmanian School of Medicine. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to the delivery and coordination of biomedical teaching across the Bachelor of Biomedicine and Bachelor of Medical Science & Doctor of Medicine programs. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to innovative, high-quality teaching, both online and in-person. In addition to teaching, the role supports the development of research and scholarship aligned with the School's strategic priorities, bringing bioscience expertise to the areas of brain science, mental health, genomics, preventative health, chronic disease management, or learning and teaching/medical education.

What you'll do:

• Undertake contemporary scholarly teaching in undergraduate and/or postgraduate programs.
• Coordinate units and develop distinctive, strategically aligned unit content and assessment.
• Demonstrate a scholarly approach to teaching and curriculum development.
• Develop research and scholarship of national and increasingly of international standing.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links.

What we're looking for:

• A PhD or equivalent in a discipline relevant to biomedical science.
• Proven capabilities in higher education learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated ability (Level B) or proven capability (Level C) to undertake unit coordination roles and curriculum development.
• A good (Level B) or strong record (Level C) in, and continuing commitment to, research of biomedical education or discipline specific research.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B or Academic Level C and will have a total remuneration package of up to $157,330 comprising base salary within the range of $114,766 to $157,330 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• 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 Brad Sutherland, Professor,
• Please visit for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS 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.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

Applications close Sunday, 26 October 2025, 11.55pm

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.

Advertised: 02 Oct 2025 Tasmania Standard Time

Applications close: 26 Oct 2025 Tasmania Daylight Time