Lecturer in Physiotherapy (Cardiorespiratory and Acute Hospital Care)

About the role

The Lecturer in Physiotherapy (Cardiorespiratory and Acute Hospital Care) is based at the UNSW Kensington Campus within the School of Health Sciences. The School’s mission is to contribute to the betterment of society and individuals’ lives 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 in the short and long term.

Responsibilities

• Contribute 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.
• Teaching, curriculum development and student support.
• Contribute to clinical practice across diverse populations, including neurological and chronic conditions.
• Support innovative, evidence‑based teaching and foster an inclusive, engaging learning experience.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, professional engagement and student success.

Requirements

• PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Registration with AHPRA as a physiotherapist in Australia.
• Demonstrated clinical experience within the industry, specifically related to cardiorespiratory or acute hospital care.
• Actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and professional development.
• Demonstrated experience in 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.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g., relevant discipline‑based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales).
• Knowledge of industry or experience of 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

$133k – $156k base salary (prorated for part‑time) plus 17% superannuation and leave loading.

Schedule

Part‑time, 21 hours per week. Continuing appointment with a commencement date in January 2027.