Associate Lecturer - Exercise Science / Exercise Physiology

Western Sydney University; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 119,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount programs & salary‑pack/

Job summary

Western Sydney University is seeking an Associate Lecturer to teach exercise science and contribute to curriculum development, research, and engagement across the School of Health Sciences.

The role focuses on undergraduate and diploma education, teaching units, preparing materials, and providing feedback.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated tertiary teaching experience in exercise science, including contemporary curriculum design, delivery and assessment.
• Experience designing, delivering and reviewing outreach activities across different levels of education.
• Evidence of research capability and the capacity to contribute to research supervision, collaborative projects and grant proposals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver well‑designed tertiary teaching, learning materials, assessment and timely student feedback.
• Contribute to development and review of discipline‑relevant programs and curricula.
• Progress research and scholarship from inception to publication, funding activity or other outputs.
• Design, deliver and review education outreach activities.
• Build productive relationships with students, academic colleagues, community groups, industry and professional partners.

Skills

Tertiary teaching experience

Curriculum design

Outreach activities experience

Research capability

Collaboration with partners/industry

Education

Exercise science or exercise physiology qualification

Job description

• Part-time
• Compensation: AUD 98,611 - AUD 119,137 - yearly

Job Description

Teach exercise science, shape curriculum and contribute to research and outreach across the School of Health Sciences.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Associate Lecturer to work within the School of Health Sciences, contributing to teaching, curriculum development, research and engagement in exercise science and exercise physiology.

You will coordinate and teach units across the School, with a particular focus on undergraduate and graduate diploma education. You will prepare contemporary learning materials, facilitate learning for small and large student groups, provide timely feedback and assess student performance.

You will contribute to the development and review of discipline-relevant programs and curricula. Working with academic colleagues, students and external partners, you will also support education outreach and engagement activities across the School, Faculty and University.

Alongside your teaching responsibilities, you will undertake research and scholarship aligned with School priorities. This will include progressing research towards publication and other outputs, contributing to funding applications and collaborating with discipline‑specific and cross‑disciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will be required to work from the Lang Walker Medical Research Building located at Campbelltown Hospital and the Western Sydney University Campbelltown Campus, as required.

What Success Looks Like:

• Delivering well‑designed tertiary teaching, learning materials, assessment and timely student feedback.
• Contributing to the development and review of discipline‑relevant programs and curricula.
• Progressing research and scholarship from inception to publication, funding activity or other relevant outputs.
• Designing, delivering and reviewing education outreach activities.
• Building productive relationships with students, academic colleagues, community groups, industry and professional partners.

About You

• Qualifications in exercise science or exercise physiology and a willingness and commitment to enrol in a doctoral qualification.
• Relevant professional registration or accreditation where required.
• Demonstrated tertiary teaching experience in exercise science, including contemporary curriculum design, delivery and assessment.
• Experience designing, delivering and reviewing outreach activities across different levels of education.
• Evidence of research capability and the capacity to contribute to research supervision, collaborative projects and grant proposals.

Benefits

• Financial benefits: Access to staff‑only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.
• Position Enquiries: Direct to Simon Green, Head of Discipline, Sport, Exercise Science and Physical Education, via [e-mail] . Please include the job reference code REF1941O in your email.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Monday 2nd November2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of application.

Belonging at Western

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy . We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact [e-mail] .

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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