This Job is based in Australia

• Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: $123k - $172k base (+17% super and leave loading)
• Working rights: Australian/New Zealand citizen or Australian Permanent Resident
• 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 ground-breaking health professional education programs. These programs will see the scope of our teaching effort broaden significantly and shape the future Health workforce in Australia and beyond.

Why this role matters:

This position plays a key role in the school making a significant contribution to the development and delivery of Exercise Science and/or Exercise Physiology education in the Bachelor of Applied Exercise / Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology and the Bachelor of Exercise Science / Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology. As a teaching and research academic, there is expectation of ongoing research and emerging profile as an independent researcher.

We are open to appointing someone who has either a combined teaching and research focus or an education only focus. Please refer to the position descriptions for full details on both roles.

Some Key Skills Required:

Level B – Education Focused

• Accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia as an exercise scientist, sports scientist, or exercise physiologist (highly desirable)
• A PhD in exercise science, exercise physiology, or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in learning and teaching/delivery of exercise courses (subjects) at an undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Experience of implementing educational technologies and online delivery methods
• Demonstrated ability to integrate the teaching of exercise science or exercise physiology within exercise science or exercise physiology practice

Level C – Education Focused (in addition to the above)

• Significant experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development and delivery of courses (subjects) and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
• Evidence of professional development in teaching and a strong track record of teaching excellence, including fostering this in 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
• Demonstrated ability to attract funding for learning and teaching or other research initiatives

Level B – Teaching & Research

• A PhD in exercise science, exercise physiology, or related discipline.
• Accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia as an exercise scientist, sports scientist, or exercise physiologist (highly desirable).
• Experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development and delivery of courses (subjects) and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate the teaching of exercise science and/or exercise physiology within exercise science or exercise physiology practice.
• Experience of implementing educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Research outputs commensurate with a strong performing early career researcher.

Level C – Teaching & Research (in addition to the above)

• Significant experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development and delivery of courses and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Apply a well-defined teaching philosophy and a critically reflective practice that inspires student learning.
• Attract peer recognition and establish research network/s (based on the norms of the discipline) at a national level.
• Obtain research income from nationally competitive research grants (and/or research fellowships) and research end-users as a member or leader (may include education research/funding), at or above the level that is relevant to the discipline in leading universities.

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. Please indicate in your cover letter which type of role is your preference – Education Focused or Teaching & Research.

A copy of the two Position Descriptions can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact:

Professor Tina Skinner, School of Health Sciences

Applications close: Sunday 27th April 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.

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