Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor, Townsville Clinical School

# Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor, Townsville Clinical SchoolJames Cook University Townsville, AustraliaSalary: **AUD 137,166 - 157,465 per year**Application Deadline: **November 10, 2026**Employment type: **Full time**Position Type: **Professor**Date Posted: **November 3, 2026**Contact Email: **david.belstead@jcu.edu.au**Research Field: **Higher Education & Research**Source details may be limited## Project Description* 0.2 FTE - 7.25 hours per week | Continuing Appointment* Academic Level C $137,166 - $157,465* Academic Level D $164,231 - $180,463* Based in Townsville* Provide senior academic leadership within the Townsville Clinical School* Shape high-quality clinical education across the clinical years of JCU's MBBS program* Strengthen partnerships that support regional, rural and remote health workforce development* Contribute to student success, educational innovation and socially accountable medical education* Join a university committed to improving health outcomes across northern AustraliaJames Cook University is seeking an experienced clinician and medical educator to join the Townsville Clinical School as a Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor.

This is an opportunity to use your clinical expertise and educational leadership to influence the quality and future direction of medical education at JCU. Working closely with the Head of Clinical School, you will help create high-quality clinical learning experiences that prepare students for professional practice and support the future medical workforce of northern Australia.### About the roleYou will provide senior academic leadership and contribute to the delivery, quality and continual improvement of JCU's MBBS program, with a particular focus on students completing the clinical years of the program.

You will work collaboratively with academic staff, clinicians, health services, clinical educators and community partners to support teaching, assessment, curriculum delivery, student development and academic quality. You will also help strengthen clinical learning opportunities across hospital, community, primary care and rural healthcare settings.

This influential role offers the opportunity to advance medical education, guide clinical educators and contribute to educational innovation and scholarship with meaningful regional impact.### Key responsibilitiesIn this role, you will:* Provide senior academic leadership in support of the Head of Clinical School.* Coordinate and contribute to clinical teaching, assessment, mentoring and student learning across the MBBS program.* Support curriculum delivery, assessment design, academic standards, quality assurance and continuous improvement.* Promote student success, wellbeing, professionalism and professional identity formation.* Build productive partnerships with health services, clinicians, general practice networks, private healthcare providers, rural placement sites and community partners.* Provide leadership, mentoring and support to clinical educators, preceptors, adjunct academics and other teaching staff.* Contribute to scholarship, research and educational innovation in medical education, clinical training and health workforce development.* Participate in academic governance, planning and initiatives that support the Townsville Clinical School and broader MBBS program.### About youYou are an accomplished clinician and medical educator with the credibility, leadership capability and collaborative approach to positively influence medical education and clinical training.

You will bring:* A postgraduate qualification and significant clinical experience within the Australian health system or an equivalent healthcare environment.* Extensive experience in teaching, assessment and curriculum development in undergraduate or postgraduate medical education.* Demonstrated leadership in medical education, clinical service, professional practice or health workforce development.* Experience contributing to curriculum innovation, assessment development, quality assurance and continuous improvement.* The ability to communicate with influence, shape strategic thinking and build productive relationships across academic, clinical and community settings.* Experience contributing to academic governance, educational policy and the maintenance of academic standards.* A record of contribution to scholarship, research, professional practice or educational innovation.* An understanding of how medical education supports rural, regional, remote and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce development.### Why work at JCUAt JCU, you will be part of a university with a clear purpose: creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond through education and research that makes a difference.

The College of Medicine and Dentistry is committed to strengthening healthcare across northern Australia through socially accountable education, discovery, advocacy, partnerships and leadership. You will join a collaborative academic community focused on preparing health professionals to make a meaningful contribution in rural, regional and underserved communities. JCU employees can also access a range of benefits, including:* Five weeks annual leave plus leave loading* Flexible work arrangements* Up to 12 months paid parental leave* Salary packaging options* Paid study leave and staff development programs* Fitness Passport and health insurance discounts* Free Employee Assistance Program, including coaching and counselling### How to applyClick the Apply button and complete the online application form. Alternatively, visit the JCU Careers page and search for the position.

Please upload:* Your current resume* A cover letter outlining your relevant experience against the key requirements of the role and how your capabilities will support your success in the positionBring your clinical and educational leadership to JCU and help shape the next generation of doctors serving northern Australia.

For more information about the position, please contact David Belstead on (07) 4781 4046 or via email david.belstead@jcu.edu.au---### Academic Contactdavid.belstead@jcu.edu.au03/11/2026Last UpdateJames Cook Universitycareers.jcu.edu.au## Apply for this positionThis application must be completed through the official university portal.

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