• Rural Clinical School

• Full-time, fixed-term position through to 31st December 2026

• Base salary will be in the range $134,845- $155,246 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level C)

• Based at our Toowoomba

About This Opportunity 

We are seeking a Lecturer in Research for a dynamic role that balances teaching and research responsibilities. This position is ideal for candidates from diverse health-related backgrounds.

Teaching Responsibilities:
In this role, you will oversee the research component of the MD Program and provide research support to medical students within the Darling Downs-South West Medical Pathway (DDSWMP) at the Toowoomba Regional Clinical Unit (RCU).

Research Responsibilities:
You will lead and contribute to research projects aligned with the priority research areas of the Rural Clinical School. Your work will play a key role in advancing the research objectives of the Rural Clinical School.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Teaching (40%): Provide high quality research teaching and support for medical students at the Toowoomba RCU.

• Work closely with the Academy for Medical Education in developing and reviewing the MD Program’s research curriculum.

• Research (40%): Maintain personal academic standing, including the pursuit of research and scholarship.

• Review and draw upon best practice research methodologies.

• Supervision and Researcher Development: Communication of research opportunities for students as part of their curriculum and extra-curricular research.

• Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

This is a teaching & research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

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, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You 

• Bachelor’s degree and PhD, preferably in a health-related discipline.

• Experience in undertaking or facilitating research, including progression of research publishing, translation and impact.

• Demonstrate design of effective learning materials in research (methods) education.

• Demonstrated research-relevant knowledge and skills with expertise in a wide range of specialist and general research techniques, including qualitative data analysis methods.

• Developing track record of contribution to the supervision of students in research, including enrolled HDR candidates.

• High level communication and interpersonal skills for working with students, colleagues and the wider community.

• Evidence of a high level of quality teaching at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate level across a variety of settings, including small and large groups.

• A commitment to and an understanding of the issues surrounding, living and working in a rural and/or regional area.

• A growing profile in research discipline that is transferable to rural health, including contribution to successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, education check, mandatory immunisations,

Work Rights: You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Matthew McGrail Head of Regional Training Hub Research RCS. [email protected]. For application queries or a full job description, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
 

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Responses to the ‘About You’ section

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 don’t 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.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close 9th October at 11.00pm AEST (R-42593). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 18th October.