Associate Lecturer/Lecturer - Exercise Physiology

UNSW; Randwick City Council; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

17% Superannuation contributions and +

10 days paid cultural leave per year

Additional 3 days of leave over Xmas

Discounts and entitlements

Job summary

UNSW is seeking an Associate Lecturer / Lecturer (Education Focused) to contribute to educational excellence in Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology with a focus on neurological rehabilitation. The role supports teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs and delivers engaging, inclusive learning experiences to promote student achievement and employability.

At Level A, the role includes teaching, supporting students, and contributing to course administration.

Qualifications

• Accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia as an exercise physiologist (highly desirable).
• Experience in exercise physiology practice, particularly neurological rehabilitation (e.g., spinal cord injury).
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Understanding of UNSW's aims, objectives and values in action, with relevant policies.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to educational excellence by teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Develop and deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences focused on neurological rehabilitation.
• Support course administration, assessments and course accreditation activities.
• Design innovative teaching approaches and contribute to program quality assurance.
• Engage in scholarly activity and participate in the School and Faculty community.

Skills

ESSEA accreditation (desirable)

Exercise physiology expertise

Interpersonal skills

Diversity & inclusion

Health & safety awareness

Organisational skills

UNSW values alignment

Teaching readiness and student support

PhD or equivalent experience (Level B)

Educational technology experience

Education

PhD in Exercise Physiology or related discipline

Teaching qualification or evidence of teaching effectiveness

Job description

• Employment Type: Full Time; 35 hours per week
• Duration: Fixed Term Until 31 December 2030. This position is due to commence in January 2027.
• Remuneration: Academic Level A/B ($118K - $142K) based on experience + 17% super+ annual leave loading
• Location: Kensington Campus, New South Wales.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.

This Job is based in Australia

Position Summary

The Associate Lecturer / Lecturer (Education Focussed) contributes to educational excellence in Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology, with a particular focus on neurological rehabilitation. The role supports the development and delivery of high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, creating engaging and inclusive learning experiences that promote student achievement, progression and positive employability outcomes.

At Level A (Associate Lecturer), the role delivers teaching, supports student learning and contributes to the development of learning activities, resources, assessments and course administration with guidance from senior academics. At Level B (Lecturer), the role operates with greater independence, designing and developing innovative teaching approaches, managing courses as Course Authority and contributing to academic quality assurance. Across both levels, the position contributes to program accreditation activities, maintains contemporary expertise in pedagogy and exercise physiology, and actively participates in the broader School and Faculty academic community.

Some Key Skills Required

At Level A:

• Accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia as an exercise physiologist (highly desirable)
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in exercise physiology practice, particularly neurological rehabilitation e.g. spinal cord injury
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills
• Evidence of ability to support and inspire people from diverse backgrounds and support equity diversity and inclusion initiatives
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training

At Level B (in Addition To The Above)

• A PhD in exercise physiology, or related discipline, and/or relevant work experience
• Demonstrated experience in learning and teaching/delivery of courses at an undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, with evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Experience developing and/or implementing educational technologies and online delivery methods.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

Benefits And Culture

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• 10 days paid cultural leave per year
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here

Pre-Employment Checks

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, WWCC and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.