Associate Lecturer- UNSW Lifestyle Clinic

UNSW; Canberra; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 126,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

17% Superannuation contributions and 2

10 days paid cultural leave per year

Additional 3 days of leave over Xmas

Discounts and entitlements

Job summary

The UNSW Lifestyle Clinic, an initiative of UNSW Medicine & Health, delivers lifestyle assessment and change programs, focusing on preventative health and rehabilitation. Based in Randwick, this on-site role combines clinical practice with student supervision in Exercise Physiology and Exercise Science.

As Associate Lecturer, you will deliver clinical services, teach and supervise students, assess learning outcomes, and contribute to the design and delivery of teaching and assessment practices.

Qualifications

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Accredited in Exercise Physiology with Exercise and Sports Science Australia.
• Knowledge and experience delivering person-centred clinical care.
• Keeps up to date with discipline knowledge and professional development.
• Experience in clinical teaching and assessment at undergraduate/postgraduate level.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and curriculum design experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical services in Lifestyle Clinic.
• Provide teaching and clinical supervision to students.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Contribute to teaching design and assessment practices.
• Offer individual and group academic support to enhance progression and employability.

Skills

PhD or equivalent

Exercise Physiology accreditation

Clinical practice experience

Professional development

Clinical teaching & assessment

Teaching effectiveness evidence

Work-integrated learning knowledge

Education

PhD in related discipline

Job description

• Employment Type: Part - time (14 hours a week) with possibility of additional hours if required
• Duration: Fixed Term Until 14 May 2027
• Remuneration: Academic Level A ($95K - $126K) based on experience + 17% super+ annual leave loading
• Location: Randwick, New South Wales. This is an onsite role
• 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

The UNSW Lifestyle Clinic is an initiative of UNSW Medicine & Health. It is an allied health facility, connecting academics and clinicians with individuals in our community, to deliver quality services in lifestyle assessment and lifestyle change programs. The clinic has a focus on preventative health programs, as well as rehabilitation. The aspiration of the Clinic is to improve the health of our community, while enabling education through UNSW Student work integrated learning and providing innovative care through engagement in School of Health Sciences and other UNSW research programs.

Position Summary

The Associate Lecturer, Lifestyle will make a significant contribution to the delivery of Student work integrated learning in Exercise Physiology and Exercise Science, combining clinical practice with student supervision in the UNSW Medicine & Health Lifestyle Clinic. The role involves delivery of clinical services, teaching and clinical supervision, assessing student learning outcomes, and contributing to the design and delivery of teaching and assessment practices. The role also includes providing individual and cohort-based academic support to enhance student progression, learning outcomes, and employability.

Some Key Skills Required

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience
• Accredited in Exercise Physiology with Exercise and Sports Science Australia
• Knowledge and experience across a breadth of clinical practice to deliver person-centred care
• Actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and professional development
• Demonstrated experience in clinical teaching and assessment at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g. relevant discipline-based curriculum design, especially with respect to clinical education and development at a variety of levels and scales)
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry or experience of work-integrated learning (desirable)

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

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.

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.