Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor (Physiotherapy - Education Focused or Teaching & Research)

Job Description:

• Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Academic Level C/D $155K- $200K (based on experience) + 17% super+ annual leave loading
• Location: Kensington Campus, New South Wales.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.

Position Summary

This position may be appointed as either Education Focused (EF) or Teaching & Research (T&R), depending on the successful candidate’s profile and experience.

In the Education Focused (EF) stream, the Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor plays a central role in delivering high-quality, innovative teaching and enhancing the student experience within the physiotherapy program. The role focuses on curriculum design, development and continuous improvement, with particular emphasis on musculoskeletal physiotherapy and contributions to related areas such as anatomy. Working within a collaborative academic environment, the position supports evidence-based teaching, fosters an inclusive and engaging learning culture, and contributes to curriculum innovation, accreditation activities, and engagement with the profession. At Associate Professor level, the role provides leadership in teaching excellence, curriculum development, and mentoring within UNSW’s Education Focused community.

In the Teaching & Research (T&R) stream, the Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor contributes to both high-quality teaching and a strong program of research with national and international impact. The role combines teaching within physiotherapy programs, including musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with the development of an independent and impactful research agenda. The successful candidate will contribute to advancing disciplinary knowledge, securing research funding, supervising higher degree research candidates, and building collaborative research partnerships. At Associate Professor level, the role includes leadership in research, mentoring of staff and students, and driving innovation across teaching, research and clinical translation, contributing to a high-performing and collaborative academic environment.

Key Skills Required

For the Education Focused (EF) Stream

At Level C

• A PhD in Physiotherapy or other related health / medical disciplines.
• Registration with AHPRA as a physiotherapist in Australia.
• Proven commitment to proactive maintenance of discipline knowledge and development.
• Clinical expertise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with the ability to contribute to complementary areas within the School of Health Sciences.
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice, including the application, translation, and/or teaching of research evidence in clinical or educational contexts.
• Experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery of courses (subjects) and programs (degrees), at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.

At Level D (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.
• Evidence of professional development in teaching and a strong track record of teaching excellence.
• Demonstrated success in initiating curriculum development and improvement.
• Demonstrated track record in research (may be in scholarship of learning and teaching) with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.

For the Teaching & Research (T&R) Stream

At Level C

• A PhD in Physiotherapy or other related health / medical disciplines.
• Registration with AHPRA as a physiotherapist (or eligibility and willingness to seek registration).
• Clinical expertise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with the ability to contribute to complementary areas within the School of Health Sciences.
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice, including the application, translation and/or teaching of research evidence in clinical or educational contexts.
• Significant track record in research leadership with outcomes of high quality and high international impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence and deliver research leadership.
• Experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches and technologies, development and delivery of courses and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Excellent record of recruiting and supervising high calibre HDR students.

At Level D (in addition to the above)

• Extensive 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.
• Demonstrated leadership in building engagement and partnerships with the profession and industry.
• Significant track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• 10 days paid cultural leave per year
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here

How to Apply:

To be considered for this role, you must address the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description. Applications that do not address these criteria will not be considered. For more information, refer to the Position Description available on JOBS@UNSW.

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application including your resume & cover letter online before Tuesday 26th May at 11:55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Pre-Employment Checks

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

A current Working with Children Check & Qualifications Check is a condition of employment essential for this position, and other pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Get in Touch:

Aarti

a.aarti@unsw.edu.au

Talent Acquisition Associate

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

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.