Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Exercise Placement Lead

• Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: $127k - $178k base (+17% super and leave loading)
• Work rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position. 
• Location: Kensington, Sydney

The School of Health Sciences

The School of Health Sciences at UNSW is rapidly expanding to service education agendas based on our four groundbreaking health professional education programs. These programs have seen the scope of our teaching effort broaden significantly and moving forward, shape the future Health workforce in Australia and beyond.

Why this role matters  

UNSW’s Education Focused roles (EF) enable academics to specialise in education and devote their time to delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of our students. Those who are appointed to this prestigious specialisation will be expected to successfully drive educational excellence within the university’s teaching and learning communities. The Lecturer / Senior lecturer in exercise science / exercise physiology (clinical education) will be primarily responsible for experiential learning (clinical placements) throughout the exercise science and exercise physiology program.

Key skills required:

Level B

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience
• Accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) as an Accredited Exercise Scientist and Accredited Exercise Physiologist
• Knowledge and experience in clinical areas relevant to the practice of exercise science and exercise physiology and the ability to deliver appropriate client care
• Actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and professional development
• Knowledge and experience of exercise science and exercise physiology practicum/placement requirements
• Demonstrated experience in clinical teaching and assessment at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g., relevant discipline- specific curriculum design, especially with respect to clinical education and development at a variety of levels and scales)
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry or experience of work-integrated learning (desirable)
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills
• Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives  

Level C (in addition to the above)

• Advanced clinical knowledge and the ability to deliver excellence in client-centred care
• Evidence of professional development of teaching practice in self and others with the ability to advance and lead an inclusive culture of excellence in learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated success in initiating curriculum development and improvement.

Pre-employment checks:

Prior to being appointed into the role we will verify - Qualifications, ESSA Membership and Accreditation and a current Working with Children Check

UNSW Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​ 

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ 
• Flexible working ​ 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​ 
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​ 
• Progressive HR practices​ 

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.  

How to apply:

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact:

Professor Tina Skinner, School of Health Sciences    

E:  tina.skinner@unsw.edu.au  

Applications close: Wednesday 15^th October before 11.30pm Sydney time.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.