Associate Lecturer/Lecturer - Exercise Physiology
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.
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 effectiveness
- Experience developing and/or implementing educational technologies and online delivery methods
Benefits and Culture
- 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)
How to Apply
Submit your application including your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria, online before Sunday 4th October 2026 at 11:55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
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.
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