Associate Lecturer/Lecturer - Exercise Physiology

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching and support student learning in Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology.
• Develop learning activities, resources, assessments and course administration (Level A) or design innovative teaching approaches and manage courses as Course Authority (Level B).
• Contribute to program accreditation activities.
• Maintain contemporary expertise in pedagogy and exercise physiology.
• Participate actively in the School and Faculty academic community.
• Promote equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives and support people from diverse backgrounds.
• Adhere to health and safety responsibilities and attend relevant training.

Requirements

• 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).
• Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to support and inspire people from diverse backgrounds and support equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
• For Level B: PhD in exercise physiology or related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• For Level B: Demonstrated experience in learning and teaching/delivery of courses at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, with evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• For Level B: Experience developing and/or implementing educational technologies and online delivery methods.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
• 10 days paid cultural leave per year.
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
• Career development opportunities.

Pay

Academic Level A/B ($118K – $142K) based on experience, plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading.

Schedule

Full Time, 35 hours per week. Fixed term position commencing January 2027 and continuing until 31 December 2030.