Senior Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology

Updated: 6 days ago
Location: Canberra, AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Deadline: 21 Apr 2024

Apply now Job no:500875
Work type:Academic
Location:Bruce
Categories:Teaching and Research, Sport and Exercise Science


  • Cultivate, inspire, and impart your passion within the Clinical Exercise Physiology space.
  • Academic Level C, Salary Range $134,096 pa - $154,203 pa + 17% Super
  • Full Time, Continuing Opportunity

About Us:

Join us here at University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive and empowered community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.

We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Nurragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032 .

About the opportunity:

Make a meaningful impact on the educational initiatives at the University, particularly within the Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation course, which offers units accredited by ESSA (Exercise & Sports Science Australia). Working alongside a close-knit team of dedicated professionals, your commitment to nurturing student learning will extend to preparing them for practical experiences in the field and participating in research endeavors aligned with the Discipline of Sport & Exercise Science.

Responsibilities include:

  • Supervision of research candidates,
  • Networking with professional bodies,
  • Develop innovative teaching methodologies,
  • Deliver course content lectures, tutorials, and practicals,
  • Co-ordinating and convening units in the discipline and managing unit-specific online learning sites,
  • Marking and assessment of students at undergraduate and postgraduate level,
  • Student engagement, consultation, and mentoring.

If you possess a student-centric ethos and are driven to impart your passion and expertise to the forthcoming generation of learners, coupled with a completed PhD or equivalent qualification, then this role could be the one for you.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Family-friendly policies
  • On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
  • Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
  • Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

We warmly welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, persons with disabilities, and those representing culturally diverse backgrounds to join us in creating a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we request a one page cover letter outlining your suitability to this position along with an updated CV; no additional documents are necessary.

SUBMIT your CV through the “Apply Now” tab.  We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your CV with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

Working Rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.

WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

For job specific information: please contact Dr Naroa Etxebarria, Discipline Lead in Sport and Exercise Science, on 02 6201 2163 or email [email protected]

Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 02 6206 3867 or email [email protected]

Closing Date: 11.55pm, Sunday 21st April 2024


Advertised:18 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:21 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time



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