Overview
Full time continuing position available. Exciting opportunity for a Lecturer to contribute to teaching and research within the Discipline of Exercise and Sport Sciences and the Sydney School of Health Sciences. Base salary starting from $127,436 + 17% superannuation.
The Sydney School of Health Sciences is experiencing significant growth and investment as part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health's strategic vision. We are seeking a Lecturer (level B) with expertise in the physiology of exercise to contribute their learnings through research and scholarly activity to inform education and research practice. They will make significant contributions to teaching and learning practice, design and evaluation while continuing to build their research contribution, expertise, and impact. The incumbent will be committed to making significant contributions to teaching and learning and engage in educational leadership within their School/Faculty. This is a continuing 40% (teaching), 40% (research), and 20% (service) position, and offers an opportunity to develop and contribute to research and teaching in occupational therapy as part of a multi-disciplinary team at the Faculty of Medicine and Health.
Responsibilities
* Undertake educational innovation, curriculum design and review, contributing to outstanding educational delivery and outcomes.
* Engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences which meet the University's expectations and standards for education.
* Contribute to the School's research activities, expertise, and impact.
* Engage in supervision of higher-degree research students.
* Establish collaborations and partnerships to enhance the research profile and reputation of the university.
* Carry out administrative tasks primarily connected with the area of discipline.
* Contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled.
* Undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required.
About you
* A PhD in a relevant discipline.
* Current professional registration/accreditation with Exercise & Sport Science Australia (ESSA) is desirable.
* Strong or developing research profile evidenced by original, high-quality research.
* Proven experience in supervising and mentoring students.
* Teaching experience in physiology of exercise, including coordination, delivery, and assessment.
* Demonstrated success in designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives.
* A developing knowledge and understanding of the key strategic issues in the discipline and higher education sector.
* Demonstrated ability to foster inclusive, equitable and respectful learning environments.
Other
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.
Pre-employment and EEO
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment or background checks satisfactory to the University. Ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary steps, including termination of employment.
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter addressing the criteria in the About you section, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. To submit an application: provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria within the context of the role and relevant discipline (maximum 1000 words), your current CV or resume including two referees, and ensure the cover letter states the type of employment. For university employees, log in to your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Rachel Ann Yazigi, Recruitment Operations, by email to rachel.yazigi@sydney.edu.au or Kate Edwards - kate.edwards@sydney.edu.au. Please include the job requisition number in all correspondence.
Applications Close Sunday 05 July 2026 11:59 PM. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made.
The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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