Job no: 539798
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor
Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Duration: Continuing
Remuneration: Academic Level C/D $155K- $200K (based on experience) + 17% super+ annual leave loading
Location: Kensington Campus, New South Wales
Visa sponsorship: not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered.
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.
In the Education Focused (EF) stream, the Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor plays a central role in delivering high-quality, innovative teaching and enhancing the student experience within the physiotherapy program. The role focuses on curriculum design, development and continuous improvement, with particular emphasis on musculoskeletal physiotherapy and contributions to related areas such as anatomy. Working within a collaborative academic environment, the position supports evidence-based teaching, fosters an inclusive and engaging learning culture, and contributes to curriculum innovation, accreditation activities, and engagement with the profession. At Associate Professor level, the role provides leadership in teaching excellence, curriculum development, and mentoring within UNSW's Education Focused community.
In the Teaching & Research (T&R) stream, the Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor contributes to both high-quality teaching and a strong program of research with national and international impact. The role combines teaching within physiotherapy programs, including musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with the development of an independent and impactful research agenda. The successful candidate will contribute to advancing disciplinary knowledge, securing research funding, supervising higher degree research candidates, and building collaborative research partnerships. At Associate Professor level, the role includes leadership in research, mentoring of staff and students, and driving innovation across teaching, research and clinical translation, contributing to a high-performing and collaborative academic environment.
Applications close: Sunday 19th July before 11.30pm Sydney time.
Key Skills Required
For the Education Focused (EF) Stream – Level C
* A PhD in Physiotherapy or other related health / medical disciplines.
* Registration with AHPRA as a physiotherapist in Australia.
* Proven commitment to proactive maintenance of discipline knowledge and development.
* Clinical expertise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with the ability to contribute to complementary areas within the School of Health Sciences.
* Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice, including the application, translation, and/or teaching of research evidence in clinical or educational contexts.
* Experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery of courses (subjects) and programs (degrees), at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
For the Education Focused (EF) Stream – Level D (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.
* Evidence of professional development in teaching and a strong track record of teaching excellence.
* Demonstrated success in initiating curriculum development and improvement.
* Demonstrated track record in research (may be in scholarship of learning and teaching) with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
For the Teaching & Research (T&R) Stream – Level C
* A PhD in Physiotherapy or other related health / medical disciplines.
* Registration with AHPRA as a physiotherapist (or eligibility and willingness to seek registration).
* Clinical expertise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with the ability to contribute to complementary areas within the School of Health Sciences.
* Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice, including the application, translation and/or teaching of research evidence in clinical or educational contexts.
* Significant track record in research leadership with outcomes of high quality and high international impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence and deliver research leadership.
* Experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches and technologies, development and delivery of courses and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
* Excellent record of recruiting and supervising high calibre HDR students.
For the Teaching & Research (T&R) Stream – Level D (in addition to the above)
* Extensive 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.
* Demonstrated leadership in building engagement and partnerships with the profession and industry.
* Significant track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
Benefits
* 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)
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