Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Biomechanics, Teaching & Research

• Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: $123K - $172K base (+17% super and leave loading)
• Work rights required: Australian/New Zealand Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident
• Location: Kensington, Sydney

The Organisation

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  

The successful applicant will make a significant contribution to the delivery of biomechanics curriculum within the Bachelor of Applied Exercise / Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology and the Bachelor of Exercise Science / Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology programs in the School of Health Sciences. As a teaching/research academic, there is expectation of ongoing research and emerging profile as an independent researcher.

Some key skills required:

Level B

• A PhD in biomechanics or a 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 biomechanics curriculum within exercise science, exercise physiology or physiotherapy practice.
• Experience of implementing educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Research outputs commensurate with a strong performing early career researcher.

Level C (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.

Full details can be found in the position description.

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: Sunday 27^th April 2025, 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.