Make an impact at the University of Wollongong (UOW) - a purpose‑driven institution ranked in the top 1% of universities globally.
Bring your expertise in Medical Sciences to our Liverpool campus, delivering engaging industry-informed teaching across areas including human physiology and pathophysiology. You'll contribute to curriculum development, teaching hands on practical laboratories in our brand-new Liverpool campus, student supervision and the ongoing enhancement of our programs while building your research profile and supporting the broader activities of the School. The appointee will collaborate closely with colleagues at the Wollongong campus to ensure innovative, sustainable and aligned teaching approaches and collaboration across both locations.
The School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences (MIHS) includes disciplines of Medical Sciences; Nutrition Science and Dietetics; Indigenous Health; Occupational Health and Safety; Public Heath; and Exercise, Sport and Rehabilitation Sciences. The School currently offers externally accredited programs in Dietetics, Clinical Exercise Physiology and Exercise Science, Occupational Health and Safety, as well as non-accredited programs in Medical and Health Sciences, Pre-Medicine, Public Health, Nutrition Sciences, Indigenous Trauma and Recovery Practice, and Indigenous Health.
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the advertisement. You will be asked to submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than four pages. In your cover letter, please address each selection criterion under a separate heading, outlining the relevant skills and experience you would bring to the role.
For further information about this position, please contact Professor Kelly Newell, Head, School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences via email: knewell@uow.edu.au
Closing Date: Sunday 08 November 2026, 11:55pm
The University of Wollongong is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity is valued, respected and celebrated. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, removes barriers to participation, and provides equitable opportunities for staff to reach their full potential. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and those with caring or family responsibilities.
As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.
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