Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor - Physiotherapy

About the role

This position may be appointed as either Education Focused (EF) or Teaching & Research (T&R), depending on the successful candidate’s profile and experience.

Responsibilities

• In the Education Focused (EF) stream, the Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor plays a central role in delivering high-quality, innovative teaching and enhancing the student experience within the physiotherapy program. The role focuses on curriculum design, development and continuous improvement, with particular emphasis on musculoskeletal physiotherapy and contributions to related areas such as anatomy.
• Working within a collaborative academic environment, the position supports evidence-based teaching, fosters an inclusive and engaging learning culture, and contributes to curriculum innovation, accreditation activities, and engagement with the profession.
• At Associate Professor level, the role provides leadership in teaching excellence, curriculum development, and mentoring within UNSW’s Education Focused community.
• In the Teaching & Research (T&R) stream, the Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor contributes to both high-quality teaching and a strong program of research with national and international impact. The role combines teaching within physiotherapy programs, including musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with the development of an independent and impactful research agenda.
• The successful candidate will contribute to advancing disciplinary knowledge, securing research funding, supervising higher degree research candidates, and building collaborative research partnerships.
• At Associate Professor level, the role includes leadership in research, mentoring of staff and students, and driving innovation across teaching, research and clinical translation, contributing to a high-performing and collaborative academic environment.

Requirements

• For the Education Focused (EF) Stream:
  • A PhD in Physiotherapy or other related health / medical disciplines.
  • Registration with AHPRA as a physiotherapist in Australia.
  • Proven commitment to proactive maintenance of discipline knowledge and development.
  • Clinical expertise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with the ability to contribute to complementary areas within the School of Health Sciences.
  • Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice, including the application, translation, and/or teaching of research evidence in clinical or educational contexts.
  • Experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery of courses (subjects) and programs (degrees), at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• For the Teaching & Research (T&R) Stream:
  • A PhD in Physiotherapy or other related health / medical disciplines.
  • Registration with AHPRA as a physiotherapist (or eligibility and willingness to seek registration).
  • Clinical expertise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with the ability to contribute to complementary areas within the School of Health Sciences.
  • Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice, including the application, translation and/or teaching of research evidence in clinical or educational contexts.
  • Significant track record in research leadership with outcomes of high quality and high international impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence and deliver research leadership.
  • Experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches and technologies, development and delivery of courses and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
  • Excellent record of recruiting and supervising high calibre HDR students.

Qualifications

• A current Working with Children Check & Qualifications Check is a condition of employment essential for this position, and other pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:
• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Benefits

• Flexible Working arrangements (work from home, flexible hours)
• 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
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)