Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer (level B/ C)

About the opportunity

The Sydney School of Health Sciences is experiencing significant growth and investment as part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health's strategic vision. We are seeking a Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer (level B/ C) with expertise in biomechanics of sport and exercise to contribute their learnings through research and scholarly activity to inform their education and research practice. They will make significant contribution to teaching and learning practice, design and evaluation while continuing to build their research contribution, expertise, and impact.

The Sydney School of health Sciences is ranked 4th in the world for sports related subjects encompassing sport, physical therapy and rehabilitation. In addition, The University of Sydney is ranked 18th in the world overall and 3nd in Australia in a wide range of disciplines, our excellence in research, teaching and sustainability makes us one of the top universities in Australia.

The incumbent will be committed to make significant contributions to teaching and learning and engage in educational leadership within their School/ Faculty. This is a continuing 40% (teaching), 40% (research), and 20% (service) position, and offers an opportunity to develop and contribute to research and teaching in occupational therapy as part of a multi-disciplinary team at the Faculty of Medicine and Health

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Undertake a leadership role in educational innovation, curriculum design and review, contributing to outstanding educational delivery and outcomes
• Engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences which meet the University's expectations and standards for education
• Contribute to the School's research activities, expertise, and impact
• Engage in supervision of higher-degree research students
• Establish collaborations and partnerships to enhance the research profile and reputation of the university
• Carry out administrative tasks primarily connected with the area of discipline
• Contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled
• Undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required.

In addition, level C will:

• Be a subject matter expert, who can work under broad direction to deliver goals strategically and autonomously within set timeframes
• Resolve complex matters, provide sound advice and exercise independent judgement to achieve goals related to teaching and research
• Be able to take on staffing responsibilities as appropriate or determine resourcing needs.

About you

• A PhD in a relevant discipline
• Current professional registration/accreditation with Exercise & Sport Science Australia (ESSA) is desirable
• Strong research profile evidenced by original, high-quality research.
• Proven experience in supervising and mentoring students.
• Teaching experience in biomechanics including course design, coordination, delivery, and assessment
• Demonstrated success in designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives
• Experience in supervising or mentoring others and/or coordinating team activities
• A developing knowledge and understanding of the key strategic issues in the discipline and higher education sector
• Demonstrated ability to foster inclusive, equitable and respectful learning environments.

In addition level C must:

• Proven reputation at a national level as influential in expanding knowledge, pedagogical or curriculum innovation.
• An established network of academic, industry and professional partners and stakeholders.
• Developed knowledge and understanding of the key strategic issues in the discipline and higher education sector
• Significant experience conducting original research and engaging in scholarly activity.