Associate Professor - School of Health Sciences (South-Eastern Sydney Local Health District Collaboration)

Job no: 540230 | Full Time | 35 hours per week | Continuing | Kensington Campus, New South Wales

About the role

The Associate Professor (Level D) will provide academic and research leadership within the School of Health Sciences, with a strong focus on advancing allied health research, education, and clinical translation. The role will contribute to the delivery and development of research teaching across a range of health professional disciplines, including Nutrition and Dietetics, Pharmacy, Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology, and Physiotherapy.

The position will support student learning through high-quality teaching, curriculum development, research supervision, and the coordination of research-focused learning experiences. A key aspect of the role is the development and leadership of collaborative research initiatives with South-Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD). An honorary allied health appointment with SESLHD will foster relationships and facilitate development of a strong research partnership across organisations.

The Associate Professor will lead the growth of applied and translational research programs that align with health service priorities, support clinician-researcher development, and strengthen allied health research capability across both the University and health service sectors. The role will also contribute to the translation and implementation of evidence into clinical practice.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a strong and nationally recognised research profile, including success in attracting competitive research funding, publishing impactful research, and leading interdisciplinary collaborations. They will mentor higher degree research students, postdoctoral fellows, early-career academics, and clinicians, while fostering a strong research culture and supporting sustainable research partnerships between UNSW and SESLHD.

As a senior academic within the School, the Associate Professor will contribute to leadership and governance activities across the School, Faculty, and University. The role requires collaboration with academic, clinical, and external stakeholders to advance teaching excellence, research impact, and strategic partnerships in allied health and health services research.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and research leadership in allied health disciplines.
• Deliver and develop research teaching across Nutrition and Dietetics, Pharmacy, Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology, and Physiotherapy.
• Support student learning through high-quality teaching, curriculum development, and research supervision.
• Coordinate research-focused learning experiences.
• Lead collaborative research initiatives with South-Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD).
• Develop and lead applied and translational research programs aligned with health service priorities.
• Support clinician-researcher development and strengthen allied health research capability.
• Translate and implement evidence into clinical practice.
• Maintain a strong, nationally recognised research profile, including securing competitive research funding and publishing impactful research.
• Lead interdisciplinary collaborations and mentor higher degree research students, postdoctoral fellows, early-career academics, and clinicians.
• Foster a strong research culture and sustainable research partnerships between UNSW and SESLHD.
• Contribute to leadership and governance activities across the School, Faculty, and University.
• Collaborate with academic, clinical, and external stakeholders to advance teaching excellence and strategic partnerships.

Requirements

• PhD in an allied health discipline (preference for dietetics, pharmacy, exercise physiology, or physiotherapy).
• Registration with AHPRA or accreditation with the relevant professional association.
• Significant track record in research leadership with high-quality, high-impact outcomes at a national/international level.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve research excellence and deliver research leadership.
• Experience in supervision of student research projects at a pre-entry (registration or accreditation) level.
• Significant experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches and technologies.
• Experience in development and delivery of courses and programs at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and a passion for educational excellence.
• Experience in collaborative research projects between health services/industry and university settings.
• Leadership in building engagement and partnerships with the profession and industry.
• Evidence of professional development of teaching practice in self and others.
• Ability to advance and lead an inclusive culture of excellence in learning and teaching.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (Academic Level D: $193,354 + 17% superannuation + annual leave loading).
• Career development opportunities.
• 10 days paid cultural leave per year.
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).

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