Associate Professor/Professor, Exercise and Sport Science
Swinburne University
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Résumé du poste
Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne invites applications for Associate Professor or Professor, Exercise and Sport Science within the Department of Biomedical Health and Exercise Sciences at Hawthorn campus.
The role offers academic leadership across research, teaching and curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including delivering content via face-to-face, online and blended formats, and serving as Course Director for three years.
Qualifications
- National and international leadership in Exercise and Sports Science.
- Experience with ESSA accreditation and academic management.
- Record of high-quality teaching and program development.
Responsabilités
- Provide leadership in research, teaching and professional activities.
- Contribute to strategic direction and curriculum delivery for undergrad/postgrad courses.
- Fulfill role of Course Director for three years with renewal.
- Lead Exercise and Sports Science areas such as exercise physiology and programming.
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Description du poste
- Join the Department of Biomedical Health and Exercise Sciences
- Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
- Academic Level D or E salary + 17% super and staff benefits
We are seeking a distinguished and passionate Associate Professor or Professor, Exercise and Sport Science to provide leadership in research, teaching and professional activities in the Department of Biomedical Health and Exercise Sciences within the School of Health Sciences.
In this role, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the department and the school as well as the accreditation, development and delivery of curriculum in undergraduate and postgraduate entry-level courses delivering exercise and sport science curriculum through different media, including face-to-face, online and blended learning.
As part of this appointment, you will also fulfill the role of Course Director (for three years and is renewable) and will provide high-level academic, research and professional leadership in the Exercise and Sports Science course. You will be aligned to one or more of the following areas within exercise and sport science: exercise physiology, sports technology, the ageing athlete, physical activity, exercise prescription and programming.
We are seeking an academic who will be committed to building two-way teaching and research partnerships in Australia and internationally with a passion to lead, innovate and embrace diversity to enrich the opportunities of colleagues and students in the delivery of the undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and who is enthusiastic about developing the Exercise and Sports Science profile of Swinburne University.
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- A national and international reputation as a leader in teaching and/or research and/or scholarship in Exercise and Sports Science with demonstrated academic leadership ability.
- Demonstrated experience and leadership in Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) external accreditation and academic management.
- A distinguished record of high-quality teaching in areas of Exercise and Sports Science.
- Strong track record in Exercise and Sports Science academic program management and development.
- Demonstrated experience in tertiary teaching, including a record of co-ordination, curriculum development and teaching Exercise and Sport Science, and Exercise Physiology.
- Demonstrated research excellence and leadership, and a commitment to research in the university context with a track record of publishing in Q1 and Q2 journals.
- Join the Department of Biomedical Health and Exercise Sciences
- Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
- Academic Level D or E salary + 17% super and staff benefits
We are seeking a distinguished and passionate Associate Professor or Professor, Exercise and Sport Science to provide leadership in research, teaching and professional activities in the Department of Biomedical Health and Exercise Sciences within the School of Health Sciences.
In this role, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the department and the school as well as the accreditation, development and delivery of curriculum in undergraduate and postgraduate entry-level courses delivering exercise and sport science curriculum through different media, including face-to-face, online and blended learning.
As part of this appointment, you will also fulfill the role of Course Director (for three years and is renewable) and will provide high-level academic, research and professional leadership in the Exercise and Sports Science course. You will be aligned to one or more of the following areas within exercise and sport science: exercise physiology, sports technology, the ageing athlete, physical activity, exercise prescription and programming.
We are seeking an academic who will be committed to building two-way teaching and research partnerships in Australia and internationally with a passion to lead, innovate and embrace diversity to enrich the opportunities of colleagues and students in the delivery of the undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and who is enthusiastic about developing the Exercise and Sports Science profile of Swinburne University.
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- A national and international reputation as a leader in teaching and/or research and/or scholarship in Exercise and Sports Science with demonstrated academic leadership ability.
- Demonstrated experience and leadership in Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) external accreditation and academic management.
- A distinguished record of high-quality teaching in areas of Exercise and Sports Science.
- Strong track record in Exercise and Sports Science academic program management and development.
- Demonstrated experience in tertiary teaching, including a record of co-ordination, curriculum development and teaching Exercise and Sport Science, and Exercise Physiology.
- Demonstrated research excellence and leadership, and a commitment to research in the university context with a track record of publishing in Q1 and Q2 journals.
- A doctoral qualification in Exercise and Sport Science or a closely related discipline.
- Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) or Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) with ESSA.
- Tertiary teaching qualification or equivalent is preferred.
A list of the full selection criteria is in the position description.
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.
Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.
- Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
- Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
- Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.
Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page!
Applications Close: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 5pm AEST.
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.
Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.
Swinburne is proud to be recognised as an AWEI Gold Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ employees, students and communities can thrive.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.
We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.
For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact ***************@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550. Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to ***************@swin.edu.au.
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.
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