Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Physiotherapy Clinical Lead - EF)- School of Health Sciences

UNSW; Toronto; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW is seeking a dedicated Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Physiotherapy Clinical Lead) to enhance the educational experiences of physiotherapy students. This role involves developing clinical placements and collaborating with academic and clinical partners to ensure high-quality education. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence and diversity within the learning environment.

Benefits

Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period

Access to lifelong learning and career development

Progressive HR practices

Discounts and entitlements

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA as a physiotherapist in Australia.
• Experience with work-integrated learning and clinical education.
• Strong record of teaching excellence required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement clinical placement programs.
• Collaborate with academic staff and clinical partners.
• Enhance student learning outcomes and professional readiness.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teaching and learning design

Curriculum development

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Education

PhD in Physiotherapy or related disciplines

Job description

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Physiotherapy Clinical Lead - EF)- School of Health Sciences

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This Job is based in Australia

Employment Type: Full Time

Duration: Continuing

Remuneration: Academic Level B or Level C $123K- $150K per annum (based on experience) + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading

Location: Kensington, New South Wales

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.

Why This Role Matters

UNSW’s Education Focussed (EF) roles enable academics to specialise in education and devote their time to delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of our students. Those who are appointed to this prestigious specialism will be expected to successfully drive educational excellence within the university’s teaching and learning communities.

The Physiotherapy Clinical Education Lead will play a key role within the School of Health Sciences, Discipline of Physiotherapy, and is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of clinical placement programs in physiotherapy for our students enrolled in the Bachelor of Exercise Science (Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology).

This position ensures the delivery of high-quality clinical education experiences through strong collaboration with academic staff, clinical partners, and placement providers. The role also supports curriculum development related to clinical education and contributes to quality assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement of clinical placement activities to enhance student learning outcomes and professional readiness.

This role reports to the Discipline Lead, Physiotherapy and has no direct reports.

Skills Required

At Lecturer (Level B)

• Registration with AHPRA as a physiotherapist in Australia.
• A PhD in Physiotherapy or related disciplines or significant clinical education experience.
• Demonstrated experience with industry and work-integrated learning and clinical education.
• Proven commitment to proactive maintenance of discipline knowledge and development.
• Experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery of courses (subjects) and programs (degrees), at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, specifically related to clinical education and WIL.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student 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 Senior Lecturer (Level C, in addition to the above)

• A PhD in Physiotherapy or related disciplines (preferred at Level C) or significant and relevant clinical education experience may be considered in lieu of PhD.
• Significant experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development and delivery of courses and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, specifically in clinical education/WIL.
• Evidence of professional development in teaching and a strong track record of teaching excellence.
• Demonstrated success in initiating curriculum development and improvement.
• Demonstrated track record in research (may be in scholarship of learning and teaching) with outcomes of high quality and high impact to improve education and or health outcomes.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence and fostering this in others.
  
  
  

To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.

Benefits And Culture

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our Benefits Include

• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements
  
  
  

Specific Pre-Employment Checks Required

• Qualifications Check
  
  
  

How To Apply

Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (Skills and Experience in the position description) and interest in the role. To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.

Contact:

Aarti

Talent Acquisition Associate

[e-mail]

Applications close: Wednesday 9th July before 11:30 pm

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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.

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