"Associate Professor in Clinical Exercise Physiology"

The Opportunity

Where Passion Meets Impact - Join the School of Health!

Are you eager to make a difference in health education and research? Join our dedicated team of researchers and educators at the School of Health (SOH). We have a strong focus on cultivating healthy minds, bodies, and environments through our teaching, research, and outreach efforts. With a purpose that extends regionally and impacts globally, we are committed to advancing knowledge in the health sector and improving the well-being of our communities. Together, let's create healthier communities now and for the generations to come.

As an Associate Professor in Clinical Exercise Physiology, you’ll join our Sport and Exercise Science team and play a key role in shaping learning that truly matters. You’ll lead engaging teaching across clinical exercise physiology, with scope to specialise in areas such as paediatrics, women’s health, cultural awareness, and neurological or mental health conditions. You'll also continue to grow your research profile and professional practice in ways that support the School’s strategic direction and strengthen UniSC’s impact across our communities, partners, and the broader sector.

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You will:

• contribute to meaningful research by leading projects, supporting emerging researchers and helping to advance the discipline nationally and internationally;
• support high-quality learning and teaching through considered curriculum design and by encouraging both students and colleagues to learn and grow;
• develop and maintain constructive partnerships that strengthen UniSC’s connections across local, national and international communities; and
• play an active role in fostering a supportive, collaborative academic culture and contributing to the ongoing work of the School and University.

About you:

Our ideal candidate is someone who brings thoughtful leadership to their research, teaching and engagement. You are ready to shape a clear research direction, guide meaningful projects, and support others as they develop their own scholarly practice. You create learning experiences that are engaging, current and genuinely supportive of student success. You value strong, purposeful relationships with colleagues, students and community partners, and you contribute positively to a collaborative academic environment. At your core, you are motivated by work that makes a real and lasting contribution to your discipline and to the region you serve.

You will possess:

• A doctoral qualification in a relevant field and recognised standing in Exercise Physiology, including accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
• A demonstrated contribution to shaping and advancing the clinical exercise physiology field. A clear and well-established research program supported by strong outcomes, external recognition, successful HDR supervision and evidence of meaningful impact. Experience guiding research culture through mentoring, supporting early career academics and contributing to national discipline or assessment panels. A record of effective teaching, shown through thoughtful curriculum design, research-informed practice, leadership in learning and teaching initiatives and recognition for excellence. Personal qualities that foster a collaborative, supportive academic environment where students and colleagues can thrive. Extensive experience in academic administration within a university setting. The ability to build and sustain valuable partnerships across regional, national and international communities that enrich learning, research and engagement.