Careers at UniSC

• School of Health | Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Level C $140,415 - $161,809 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full time, ongoing appointment

The School of Heath (SOH)

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.

For more information on the School of Health, please visit us online: School of Health

The Opportunity

You will lead teaching and research in the Medical Laboratory Science program within our Biomedical Sciences discipline, driving excellence in both education and scholarly output. In this key role, you will design and deliver engaging, high-quality histopathology education across our Sippy Downs and Moreton Bay campuses, while contributing to research, supervising students, and providing academic leadership. Drawing on your strong diagnostic expertise in histopathology, you will also foster partnerships with local pathology providers, helping shape the next generation of skilled biomedical scientists.

This position will suit an academic with substantial industry and/or clinical experience, a passion for impactful teaching, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth and research. We particularly encourage applications from those with established connections to professional pathology bodies, whose experience reflects industry best practice, and who share the University’s values of sustainability, integrity, and community.

You will:

• contribute to learning and teaching practices in histopathology and related biomedical science disciplines;
• undertake and publish high-impact research;
• play a part in successful competitive research grant applications; and
• contribute to course coordination, student supervision, academic governance, and school-level initiatives that support student experience and success.

 About you:

Our ideal candidate will bring extensive diagnostic expertise in histopathology, coupled with a passion for teaching and a proven ability to inspire the next generation of medical laboratory scientists. With experience in designing and delivering engaging, high-quality curricula and assessments, you will support student learning and success across a variety of educational settings. A deep understanding of pedagogical best practices and a commitment to fostering inclusive, student-centred learning environments are essential.

Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a dedication to academic excellence will enable you to contribute meaningfully to both departmental goals and interdisciplinary initiatives. A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and academic leadership will position you to help shape the future direction of the program and support a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

You will possess:

• academic and professional qualifications in Medical Laboratory Science;
• completion of a doctoral qualification in a relevant field or equivalent standing (e.g. AIMS Fellowship);
• substantial histopathology diagnostic experience in a clinical or pathology service environment;
• demonstrated teaching experience in higher education, including course coordination;
• an established track record in research, including refereed publications and research supervision;
• membership of, and sound connections with, relevant professional bodies (e.g. AIMS, HGA);
• evidence of ongoing professional development and academic contributions to institutional culture and governance.

Desirable

• demonstrated effectiveness as a teacher, supported by student feedback and peer reviews;
• the ability to conceive, develop and deliver higher education curricula in biomedical science;
• recognition for excellence in teaching, research, or leadership within histopathology.

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 - 493541_Senior Lecturer in Histopathology

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through the Careers at UniSC website.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Friday 12 September 2025.   

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.

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:

Prof Lin Fung
Professor of Medical Laboratory Science - School of Health
Phone: 07 5454 5718
Email: ylfung@usc.edu.au

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