Lecturer in Physiotherapy (Cardiorespiratory and Acute Hospital Care)

Location: UNSW Campus, Kensington. Employment type: Part‑time (21 hours per week). Duration: Continuing (start date Jan 2027). Work rights: Visa sponsorship not available; candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia.

About the role

The School of Health Sciences aims to better society through excellence in teaching, research and direct engagement in healthcare practices, aligning with UNSW and faculty strategies and offering pragmatic opportunities to impact health and wellbeing short‑ and long‑term. The school’s research, teaching and practice‑based environments can immediately improve community healthcare and influence policy for generations.

This opportunity involves contributing to the delivery and ongoing development of the Bachelor of Exercise Science/Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology program, with a focus on cardiorespiratory and acute hospital physiotherapy. The role includes teaching, curriculum development and student support, while also contributing to clinical practice across diverse populations and neurological and chronic conditions. Working within a collaborative academic environment, the lecturer will support innovative, evidence‑based teaching, foster an inclusive and engaging learning experience, and contribute to continuous improvement, professional engagement and student success.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop curriculum for the Bachelor of Exercise Science/Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology program, focusing on cardiorespiratory and acute hospital physiotherapy.
• Design, develop and deliver teaching and learning activities at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Provide student support and foster an inclusive, engaging learning environment.
• Contribute to clinical practice across diverse populations, including neurological and chronic conditions.
• Support innovative, evidence‑based teaching and use educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Engage in continuous improvement, professional engagement and student success initiatives.

Requirements

• PhD in a related discipline and/or relevant work experience.
• Current registration with AHPRA as a physiotherapist in Australia.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in cardiorespiratory or acute hospital care.
• Evidence of teaching and learning design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, specifically related to cardiorespiratory or acute hospital care.
• Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g., discipline‑based curriculum design and development at various levels and scales).
• Knowledge of industry or experience in work‑integrated learning (desirable).

Benefits

• Additional 3 days leave during Christmas holidays.
• Career development opportunities.
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses.
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave‑loading payments and salary sacrifice options.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport).

Pay

Base salary range: $133,000 – $156,000 (prorated for part‑time), plus 17% superannuation and leave loading.

Schedule

Part‑time appointment of 21 hours per week, continuing position with a start date in January 2027.