Lecturer-Exercise and Sport Sciences (Education Focused)

The University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 157,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking an Education-Focused Lecturer (Level A/B) in Exercise and Sport Science to join the Sydney School of Health Sciences. Based at Camperdown, you will contribute to teaching across strength and conditioning, sport science, and exercise science units while building your research profile.

You will lead curriculum design, innovative teaching, and supervision of higher-degree research students, contributing to a broader academic community of excellence.

Qualifications

• PhD in a discipline relevant to Exercise and Sport Science preferred.
• Current ESSA accreditation or ASCA/ASER preferred.
• Experience coordinating units and supervising students in a tertiary setting.
• Expertise in strength and conditioning and sport science.
• Ability to design, implement and evaluate teaching innovations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake educational innovation and curriculum design.
• Deliver high-quality teaching across sport science units.
• Contribute to research activities and scholarly output.
• Supervise higher-degree research students.
• Develop partnerships to enhance the school's research profile.
• Carry out discipline-related administrative tasks.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative learning environment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Assessment and evaluation

Strength and conditioning

Research engagement

Education

PhD in relevant discipline

ESSA ASSE accreditation preferred

Experience in tertiary education

Job description

Lecturer-Exercise and Sport Sciences (Education Focused)

• 2-year part time fixed term contract available
• Be a part of The School of Health Sciences, which is ranked number three in the world for Sports-Related Subjects

Base Salary ranging from $117,936- $157,381+ 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Sydney School of Health Sciences is undergoing significant growth and investment as part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health's strategic vision. We are seeking a Lecturer (Level A/B) with expertise in Exercise and Sport Science.

The successful candidate will make a substantial contribution to teaching and learning through the delivery, design, and evaluation of high-quality educational programs. They will also be expected to build their research profile, strengthen their disciplinary expertise, and contribute to research impact within the School and broader academic community.

The Sydney School of Health Sciences is ranked among the world’s leading institutions for sport-related disciplines, including sport science, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation. As part of the University of Sydney, which is consistently recognised as one of Australia’s top universities, the School benefits from a strong reputation for excellence in research, teaching, innovation, and sustainability.

The School is seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Education Focused, Level A/B) on a fixed-term basis. Based in the state-of-the‑art Susan Wakil Health Building at the Camperdown campus, the successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of teaching across strength and conditioning, sport science, and exercise science units of study.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to teaching and learning through the development, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality educational experiences. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and engaged academic who is committed to excellence in teaching and ready to contribute across a broad range of academic activities. The position also provides opportunities to contribute to research and scholarship in Exercise and Sport Science as part of a multidisciplinary team within the Faculty of Medicine and Health.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Undertake educational innovation, curriculum design and review, contributing to outstanding educational delivery and outcomes
• Engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences which meet the University's expectations and standards for education
• Contribute to the School’s research activities, expertise, and impact.
• Engage in supervision of higher-degree research students
• Establish collaborations and partnerships to enhance the research profile and reputation of the university
• Carry out administrative tasks primarily connected with the area of discipline
• Contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled
• Undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required.

About you

• PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline is preferred
• Current registration with Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) as an Accredited Exercise Scientist or Accredited Sports Scientist (ASpS) and /or current registration with Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) would be preferred
• Experience in teaching and learning in a tertiary environment, as evidenced by coordination of units and supervision of students in practicals, on placements and/or in discipline-related simulation teaching
• Relevant experience and expertise in strength and conditioning and sports science
• Demonstrated success in designing implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiativesDemonstrated ability to foster inclusive, equitable and respectful learning environments
• A developing network of relationships with key academic, clinical and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

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