About This Opportunity
Full-time 100% position, fixed‑term for up to 3 years. Base salary will be in the range $82,057 – $109,246 (Academic Level A) or $114,824 – $136,048 (Academic Level B) + 17% superannuation.
This is an exciting opportunity for an accredited Clinical Exercise Physiologist to join UQ in a Teaching‑Focused Associate Lecturer/Lecturer role, working with world‑class mentors to build teaching excellence and lead impactful course coordination.
You will take primary responsibility for four key courses spanning exercise prescription, professional skills development, and physical activity for individuals with diverse impairments across second‑ and third‑year cohorts. In this role, you will also foster meaningful internal and external collaborations that shape teaching practice, influence policy, and contribute to the advancement of education in the discipline.
Key Responsibilities
Level A (Associate Lecturer)
* Deliver high‑quality teaching across undergraduate and honours courses in clinical exercise physiology and exercise/sport science.
* Coordinate and administer four core courses, ensuring accreditation compliance and smooth course operations.
* Oversee three student‑led clinics (Musculoskeletal Clinic, HMNS Personal Training Service, Motor Active) with some face‑to‑face teaching.
* Implement contemporary, student‑centred pedagogies, enhance engagement and belonging, provide academic guidance, and proactively evaluate and improve teaching effectiveness.
* Contribute to research by seeking funding, particularly in teaching scholarship and applied research linked to student‑led clinic outcomes.
* Support research activities within clinical exercise physiology or exercise science and publish in quality outlets while building a national profile.
* Model UQ values and actively contribute to industry, government and community engagement.
* Participate in School activities, committees and internal service, collaborating and supporting colleagues as required.
Level B (Lecturer)
* Teach across varied settings with innovative, evidence‑based pedagogies, including blended and online delivery.
* Coordinate courses, create engaging curricula, design assessments and provide academic support to students.
* Contribute to new programme development, ensure course quality, and collaborate to share and strengthen teaching practice while maintaining discipline currency.
* Advance a developing profile in teaching and learning scholarship or pedagogical research, pursue external funding and contribute to discipline‑relevant projects.
* Publish in high‑quality outlets and begin building national disciplinary recognition.
* Demonstrate UQ values through leadership, collaboration and community engagement.
* Build external partnerships, contribute to School priorities, serve on committees and support colleagues across academic activities.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community you will work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, in an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged. At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation.
UQ commits to providing staff with access to world‑class facilities, grant‑writing support, and other forms of staff support and development. Benefits include up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
About You
* PhD (or equivalent) in Clinical Exercise Physiology and/or Exercise & Sport Science.
* Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) or eligibility for rapid accreditation.
* For Level A: developing teaching and research profile; early‑career publication track record; ability to secure and contribute to external research funding; demonstrated high‑quality teaching; experience coordinating courses; engagement in internal service.
* For Level B: proven university teaching excellence and course coordination; growing impact in teaching and emerging research profile with strong outputs; contribution to curriculum, assessment and pedagogical improvement projects ideally with funded work; experience developing programmes or courses; involvement in supervision; strong communication and collaborative skills.
Required Qualifications and Checklist
• The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre‑employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check and education check. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer‑sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Application Instructions
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
To be considered, please ensure you upload:
* Resume
* Cover letter
* Responses to the About You section
Applications close 10 January at ... pm AEST (R‑…). Interviews tentatively scheduled for Monday 19 January.
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, recognising that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges. Candidates who do not meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We are dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalised guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities.
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