Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor - Physiotherapy

Position Summary

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

Key Skills Required

• Education Focused (EF) Stream:
  • PhD in Physiotherapy or other related health / medical disciplines.
  • AHPRA registration as a physiotherapist in Australia.
  • Proven commitment to maintaining discipline knowledge and development.
  • Clinical expertise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with potential for contribution to related areas.
  • Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice.
  • Experience in teaching and learning design, development, and delivery at various levels.
  • Evidence of professional development in teaching and a strong track record of teaching excellence.
  • Demonstrated success in curriculum development and improvement.
  • Demonstrated track record in research with high-quality and high-impact outcomes.
• Teaching & Research (T&R) Stream:
  • PhD in Physiotherapy or other related health / medical disciplines.
  • AHPRA registration as a physiotherapist (or eligibility to seek registration).
  • Clinical expertise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with potential for contribution to related areas.
  • Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice.
  • Significant track record in research leadership with high-quality and high-impact outcomes.
  • Experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches and technologies.
  • Excellent record of recruiting and supervising high-calibre HDR students.
  • Extensive experience in teaching and learning design, development, and delivery at various levels.
  • Demonstrated leadership in building engagement and partnerships with the profession and industry.
  • Significant track record in research with high-quality and high-impact outcomes.

UNSW Benefits and Culture

• 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)

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, you must address the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description. Applications that do not address these criteria will not be considered. For more information, refer to the Position Description available on JOBS@UNSW.

Pre-Employment Checks

• Current Working with Children Check & Qualifications Check
• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Contact Information

Role enquiries: Merita O'Connell, Talent Acquisition Partner E: merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au