Part-time 0.4FTE,Continuing position
SalaryAcademic Level A+ 17% Superannuation
Based at theBundooracampus,but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About You
The Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) will contribute to teaching and course development within the Digital Health team in the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences. The role offers a supported and developmental opportunity to contribute to innovative, interdisciplinary digital health education atundergraduatelevel.
The successful appointee will support the delivery of the undergraduatecourseFoundations in Digital Health, which is taught across multiple year levels and disciplines within theSchool Working under the guidance of the Course Coordinator, the Associate Lecturer will contribute to teaching delivery, assessment, student support, and course maintenance.
The role requiresexpertiseor emergingexpertisein digital health, online and blended learning design, and contemporary pedagogical practices. The appointee will collaborate with academic and professional staff, including digital learning and instructional design teams, to supporthigh‑quality, engaging, andindustry‑relevantcurriculum aligned withUniversityquality assurance processes.
Consistent with a LevelAappointment, the Associate Lecturer is expected to develop their teaching practice and educational scholarship with increasing autonomy, while contributing positively to the academic community.The Associate Lecturer (Education Focused)is also required toundertake research/scholarship activities to enhance the educational experience
This is a part-time position with a commitment of 14.4 hours per week.
To be successful in this position, youwill have:
Essential
A postgraduate qualification (or near completion), or equivalent professional experience, in Digital Health or a related discipline, withdemonstratedrelevance to digital health and/or digital health education.
Demonstrated experience contributing to undergraduate teaching in higher education, includingteachingor supporting students from multiple yearlevels concurrently
Evidence of effective teaching practice, with the ability to support diverse learner needs and differing levels of academic preparedness in digital, blended, or online learning environments, with guidance from senior academics.
Well‑developedcommunication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students and to work collaboratively with academic and professional staff.
Demonstrated commitment to reflective teaching practice and ongoing professional development in learning and teaching.
Desirable
Experience contributing to course or subject development in digital health or related interdisciplinary contexts at a university level.
Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g.Canvas) and educational technologies used to support interdisciplinary andmulti‑cohortteaching.
Exposure to industry engagement, applied projects, orearly‑careerresearch related to digital health, health technologies, or health system innovation.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About theCollege
The STEM College holds a leading position andexpertisein the science, technology, engineering,mathematicsand health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before.
STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers andgame-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor,Masterand PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.
The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources.
Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work-ready. Under the leadership of DVC STEM College & Vice President, Digital Innovation, we haveestablishednew hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale.
Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College’s inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community to achieve their potential. The College appointed Victoria’s first ever Dean of STEM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity,diversityand inclusion strategies across the College.
STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students.
We are here to positivelyimpactthe world and create the next generation of STEM leaders.
To Apply
Pleasesubmityour CVand coverletteraddressing your suitabilityfor this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contactA/Prof.Mary Lamvia email mary.lam@rmit.edu.au
- Associate Lecturer, Digital Health (Education-Focused)
Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements
28 May 2026 11.59 pm
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.
At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
