Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor – Intellectual Disability Mental Health

About the role

The University seeks a Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor to lead research, teaching and clinical capacity building in intellectual and developmental disability mental health. The position will drive a translational, co‑designed research programme aimed at improving mental health outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities, including autism.

Key responsibilities

• Provide academic and strategic leadership across research, teaching and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and deliver face‑to‑face and online education programmes in disability mental health.
• Lead a research agenda focused on health services, systems improvement and evidence‑based practice.
• Collaborate with NSW Health, government agencies, healthcare providers and lived‑experience groups.
• Mentor emerging researchers and contribute to the Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health at UNSW Medicine & Health.

Required profile

• MBBS/MD, PhD or equivalent with distinguished experience in psychiatry, psychology or a related health discipline.
• Extensive experience working with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Proven record of high‑impact research and academic excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with external stakeholders.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of intellectual and developmental disability mental health.
• Experience in designing and delivering higher‑education curricula.
• Strong research methodology and data analysis capabilities.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract until 23 April 2027 (0.5–1.0 FTE).
• Salary range $155,000–$185,000 AUD plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Opportunity for an affiliated clinical academic appointment for qualified psychiatrists.
• Access to world‑class research facilities and collaborative networks.