Teaching Fellow - School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences

University-of-Otag; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 76,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Otago seeks a fixed-term Teaching Fellow (0.83 FTE) in the School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences. The role focuses on delivering laboratory support and teaching for papers across two majors, with emphasis on undergraduate teaching and assessment.

Essential qualifications include a Masters or PhD in sport and exercise science, and proven tertiary-level teaching experience. The salary is pro-rata NZD 75,727 to 87,849 in the academic year 2027.

Qualifications

• A Masters or PhD qualification related to sport and exercise science, physical activity and health, clinical exercise physiology or equivalent.
• Experience of effective tertiary-level teaching.
• Commitment to upholding values, tikanga, kawa and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organisation and delivery of undergraduate teaching and laboratory support across papers.
• Mark assessments and exams, providing timely feedback to students.
• Contribute to teaching and assessment within team-taught postgraduate papers.
• Promote the University’s Māori Strategic Framework and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Masters or PhD in sport/exercise science

Professional body registration/accreditation desirable

Job description

Teaching Fellow - School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences - 2601608

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

The School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences/Te Kura Para-Whakawai at the University of Otago/Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is internationally recognised for excellence in research, teaching and community engagement.

Since 2017, it has been ranked among the world's top 25 universities for sport-related subjects in the QS World University Rankings. The School is home to an interdisciplinary community of scholars working across the natural sciences, social sciences, health sciences and humanities. We are committed to research that is internationally recognised, locally relevant, and responsive to the aspirations of Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Role | Te Mahi

We invite applications for a fixed-term, semester-only Teaching Fellow with expertise in sport, physical activity and health, and exercise science. The focus of the role is to deliver effective laboratory support and teaching for papers across two of the School’s programme Majors: Physical Education, Activity and Health, and Exercise and Sport Science.

General Expectations

• Assist with the organisation and delivery of effective undergraduate teaching and laboratory support across a range of papers.
• Marking assessments and exams, providing formative, constructive and timely feedback to students on their progress towards learning outcomes.
• Contributing to teaching and assessment within team-taught postgraduate papers.
• Promoting the School’s efforts to understand and realise the letter and the spirit of the University’s Māori Strategic Framework, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Essential

• A Masters or PhD qualification related to sport and exercise science, physical activity and health, clinical exercise physiology or equivalent.
• Experience of effective tertiary-level teaching.
• A commitment to upholding values, tikanga, kawa and traditions, as guided by Kāi Tahu who are mana whenua in the region.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work independently and in a team.

Desirable

• Suitable professional experience working in sport organisations or clinical exercise settings.
• Registration or accreditation with a relevant professional body, such as Sport & Exercise Science New Zealand, Exercise Sport Science Australia or Clinical Exercise Physiology New Zealand.

This is a unique opportunity for an energetic, creative and committed academic to make a significant contribution to teaching and learning, while joining a collegial and dynamic School. The Exercise and Sport Science, Physical Education, Activity and Health Majors are vibrant areas within the School, with strengths in biomechanics and performance analysis, (clinical) exercise physiology and metabolism, motor learning, control and development, strength and conditioning, sports technology, and physical activity across the lifespan.

This is a fixed-term, part-time academic year (0.83 FTE) position, from 1 Feb 2027 to end of November 2027.

The appointment range for a Teaching Fellow is $75,727 to $87,849 (pro-rata). Appointment level will be dependent on academic achievement, skills, and experience.

Specific enquiries may be directed to the Dean, School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Professor Paul Potrac via the email address below.

Application | Tono

Note: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro‑rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.

Contact: Professor Paul Potrac

Salary Level and Range Teaching & Professional Practice Fellow 1 ($75,727 to $87,849)

Organisation

School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences