Senior Lecturer, Pathology - Liverpool Clinical School

• 0.6 FTE Part-time ongoing position 
• Liverpool campus with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $150,081- $172,392 per annum, plus 17% Super pro-rata

Deliver clinical teaching and research in pathology while shaping future health professionals.

The Opportunity

You will contribute to teaching, research and administration within the School of Medicine, with a focus on pathology education at the Liverpool Clinical School. This includes delivering high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, supporting student learning, and developing curriculum that aligns with contemporary clinical practice.

You will design and deliver learning activities using varied pedagogical approaches, integrating educational technologies and fostering inclusive and engaging learning environments. You will also take responsibility for course coordination and academic quality assurance, supporting student progression and achievement.

In research, you will undertake independent and collaborative scholarly activity, contributing to publications, grant applications and the advancement of disciplinary knowledge. You will supervise higher degree research students and mentor emerging academics, while engaging with industry and professional partners to strengthen research and teaching outcomes.

What Success Looks Like:

• Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across pathology courses.
• Lead course coordination and ensure academic quality and compliance.
• Produce research outputs with recognised scholarly impact.
• Engage with academic, industry, and professional stakeholders.
• Supervise and mentor students and early career academics.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA) or equivalent.
• Current medical practitioner, registered or eligible for specialist pathologist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Specialist training with consultant-level clinical experience.
• Demonstrated teaching experience and curriculum development capability.
• Proven research track record with high-quality outcomes and leadership potential.

Benefits

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Professor Soon Lee, Chair of Pathology via [email protected]. Please include the job reference code REF1521V.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 9 July 2026.
• Working Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available. You must have valid working rights in Australia at time of application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University's online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected].

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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