Lecturer

Based within the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science in the Adelaide CBD. Full-time, continuing position. Salary Range: $121,325 - $143,353 per annum (plus 17% superannuation).

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive. We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.

This Teaching and Research position provides an exciting opportunity to work within a vibrant biomedical research environment based at the Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences building within the Discipline of Reproduction and Development. The teaching component of the role will involve contributions to curriculum development, lecturing, tutorial facilitation and course coordination for our undergraduate courses that are focused on Reproduction and Developmental Biology, Developmental Origins of Health, and Assisted Reproductive Technologies.

The successful candidate is also expected to develop a research program that strengthens research capacity within the school, attract Category 1 research funding and support research training opportunities for students.

The School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science contributes to global health – from advancing innovative research to deepen understanding of diseases and their treatment, to contributing to real-world practice through diagnostic testing in pathology laboratories, and providing safe, effective patient care as trusted pharmacists within the community, shaping best practices and driving improvements across healthcare.

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:

• Doctoral qualification in a discipline relevant to reproductive biology or developmental biology
• Demonstrated experience in the conduct of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations and workshops in reproductive/developmental biology
• Strong research interests with demonstrated ability to achieve high-quality and impactful research outcomes
• Proven contribution to research projects including publications, grant applications and/or project management
• Experience in supervising research of Undergraduate, Honours and Graduate Research Students
• Proven ability to perform administrative functions primarily connected with the area of teaching and research

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Submit your application by 11:30pm Sunday 15 November 2026. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please note that the role description is not attached to this advertisement as it is currently being finalised. The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.