"Associate Professor/Professor (Level C/D) - School of Allied Health and Human Performance"

Position Details

• Based in the College of Health, City East Campus
• Full-time, 5-year fixed term position
• Level C/D - $142,300 - $187,548 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive.

We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.

We are seeking an outstanding academic leader with a strong national and international reputation in their field. The successful candidate will enhance the University’s profile through the development of an innovative, collaborative research program supported by competitive external funding.

This role also involves a significant contribution to teaching excellence across the University’s undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate programs, including curriculum development, student supervision, and academic leadership.

Work that matters

The University’s School of Allied Health and Human Performance offers a wide range of degrees and conducts research in the fields of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, medical radiation sciences, medical sonography, speech pathology, clinical exercise physiology, nutrition, exercise and sport science, and human movement.

Our degrees meet the evolving needs of the health industry, with our graduates actively contributing to the future health workforce in areas such as medical imaging, rehabilitation and wellness, disability, health promotion, chronic disease, pain management, wellbeing and high-performance sport.

In addition to industry-linked careers, the School of Allied Health and Human Performance research strengths continue to influence and positively contribute to the health industry and broader community. The School of Allied Health and Human Performance is home to the Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA), a recognised research centre which investigates the role of exercise, nutrition and other lifestyle activities in improving clinical and health outcomes and Innovation, Implementation & Clinical Translation in Health (IIMPACT), a research concentration, which focuses on persistent pain and breathlessness, rural health and stroke recovery.

The team

Reporting to an Academic Lead you will work within a team to help shape community wellbeing by educating the next generation of health professionals, as well as driving high-impact research that interrogates the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of key health issues.

Visit the AU website to learn more about the College of Health.

Experience

To thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:

Qualifications:

• A PhD in a relevant discipline, with a national record of achievement.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience and commitment to high quality, flexible teaching and learning outcomes, using a range of contemporary teaching methodologies and modes of delivery including online systems.
• Evidence of sustained contribution to research activity, with a record of quality journal and book publications, and success in winning external grants to support research projects and initiatives.
• Proven ability to engage and establish strong professional links with relevant industry and community bodies.

Applying

Applying is simple. Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload:

• your current CV
• a cover letter that tells us why you’re excited about the role

The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Submit your application by 11:30pm, Monday 16 March 2026.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Please note that the role description is not attached to this advertisement as it is currently being finalised.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact:

Jessica Maslen
Team Lead – Talent Acquisition
People and Culture
E: jessica.maslen@adelaide.edu.au

Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check.