Associate Lecturer/Lecturer - Exercise Physiology

UNSW; Manchester; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

17% Superannuation

Annual leave loading

10 days cultural leave

Additional 3 days leave over Christmas

Discounts and entitlements

Flexible work options

Job summary

UNSW invites applications for Associate Lecturer / Lecturer (Education Focused) in Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology, with a focus on neurological rehabilitation. The role supports teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, delivers engaging learning experiences, and contributes to accreditation activities.

Level A covers teaching with guidance; Level B involves independent course leadership and instructional innovation.

Qualifications

• ESSA accreditation as an exercise physiologist is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of exercise physiology with emphasis on neurological rehabilitation such as spinal cord injury.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and UNSW policies.
• Understanding of health and safety responsibilities and training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and contribute to course administration.
• Develop learning activities, resources, assessments and align with program accreditation.
• Design innovative teaching approaches and act as Course Authority at Level B.
• Maintain contemporary expertise in pedagogy and exercise physiology and contribute to the Faculty community.

Skills

ESSA accreditation

Neuro rehab

Interpersonal skills

Diversity & inclusion

Health & safety

Policy familiarity

Education

PhD in exercise physiology

Teaching experience (UG/PG)

Educational technologies/online delivery

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
• 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

• 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.

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 effectivenessExperience 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.