Associate Professor in Anatomy
- School of Heath, Sunshine Coast or Moreton Bay campus
- Level D, $174,423 - $192,092 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full-time, ongoing appointment
The Opportunity
Where Passion Meets Impact - Join the School of Health!
Are you eager to make a difference in health education and research? Join our dedicated team of researchers and educators at the School of Health (SOH). We have a strong focus on cultivating healthy minds, bodies, and environments through our teaching, research, and outreach efforts. With a purpose that extends regionally and impacts globally, we are committed to advancing knowledge in the health sector and improving the well-being of our communities. Together, let's create healthier communities now and for the generations to come.
Bring your expertise in anatomy to a role where your teaching and research can make a real difference. As Associate Professor in Anatomy, you will contribute to the Biomedical Science academic team, delivering engaging learning experiences across foundational and advanced anatomy within our undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Alongside your teaching, you will continue to grow your scholarly research and professional expertise, helping strengthen the School’s academic profile and contributing to work that connects our students, research, and knowledge with industry, government, and the communities we serve.
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You will:
- lead a strong program of scholarly research, securing competitive funding, guiding significant projects and mentoring emerging researchers, while contributing knowledge that advances the discipline;
- deliver and lead high quality learning and teaching, shaping engaging curricula and learning experiences that inspire students and support excellent teaching practice;
- build meaningful partnerships with industry, government and community, creating collaborations that deliver positive outcomes for the University and our region; and
- contribute to leadership and governance within the School and University, supporting collegial collaboration and a positive, inclusive academic culture.
About you:
Our ideal candidate is a respected academic and collaborative leader who brings curiosity, generosity and a clear sense of purpose to their work. You’re passionate about advancing knowledge in your field and growing a focused program of research that attracts competitive funding, builds meaningful partnerships and supports the next generation of researchers. At the same time, you care deeply about the student experience, shaping engaging learning environments that help students thrive and preparing them for the world beyond university. You’re someone who values connection and contribution, strengthening partnerships with industry, government and community while playing an active role in the life of the University. Through your research, teaching and leadership, you help create a positive, high performing academic environment where ideas flourish, people feel supported and our collective work makes a real difference.
You will possess:
- A doctoral qualification in a relevant field and extensive experience as an academic leader.
- A strong record of contributing to and influencing the development of your discipline or field.
- A clear, coherent research program with a sustained track record of high-quality outputs, measurable impact, recognition from peers, and successful supervision of Higher Degree by Research candidates.
- Proven research leadership, including mentoring early career researchers, strengthening team and institutional research capacity, and contributing to national and international discipline panels.
- Excellence in teaching and learning, demonstrated through engaging, research-informed teaching, leadership in curriculum design, and a focus on student success and engagement.
- Positive leadership and personal qualities that foster a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing academic environment.
- Extensive experience in academic administration and the ability to contribute effectively to University operations.
- A track record of building and maintaining productive partnerships at regional, national, and international levels that benefit students, the University, and the broader community.
- Postgraduate qualifications in higher education and formal recognition for excellence in research and/or teaching (desirable)
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Position description: 
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UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 17 May 2026
Your completed application must include:
- a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.
Interested in understanding the broader context of this role? Visit our Candidate Information Page to learn more about the midwifery discipline, leadership expectations and the strategic priorities for this opportunity: https://careers.usc.edu.au/associate-professor-of-anatomy
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team.
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Professor Deanne Hryciw
Discipline Lead and Professor of Biomedical Sciences
Email: dhryciw@usc.edu.au
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