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
At Level D (in addition to the above)
For the Teaching & Research (T&R) Stream
At Level C
At Level D (in addition to the above)
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:
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 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:
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
Get in Touch:
Aarti
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.
