Lecturer - Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology (EF)

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week
• Duration: Fixed Term
• Multiple roles available: 1 X Role until 18 December 2026
• Remuneration: Academic Level B $127K‑$150K (based on experience) + 17% super + annual leave loading
• Location: Kensington Campus, New South Wales (onsite)
• Visa sponsorship not available; candidates must hold unrestricted work rights.

Position Summary

The Lecturer (Education Focused) plays a key role in delivering high-quality teaching and enhancing the student learning experience across UNSW’s Health Sciences programs, including exercise science, physiotherapy, pharmacy, and nutrition and dietetics. The position is responsible for designing and delivering engaging, evidence-based learning activities and assessments, supporting both undergraduate and postgraduate students, and fostering positive learning and employability outcomes. The role also contributes to course coordination and academic quality assurance, supports the development of innovative teaching approaches, and maintains ongoing professional and pedagogical development. In addition, the Lecturer participates in accreditation processes, school and faculty initiatives, and upholds UNSW’s values and standards, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing teaching and learning environment. Applicants with expertise and/or experience teaching neurological and/or musculoskeletal rehabilitation are strongly encouraged.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• A PhD in exercise science / exercise physiology or related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Accreditation with ESSA as an exercise scientist, exercise physiologist or sports scientist.
• Actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and professional development.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g., curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales).
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry or experience of work-integrated learning (desirable).

Benefits and Culture

• Competitive salary.
• 17% superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
• 10 days paid cultural leave per year.
• Additional 3 days leave over Christmas period.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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.