Associate Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science

• Join a world-ranked University
• Deliver education and research differently
• Located at our coastal Coffs Harbour campus

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focussed on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, amazing and dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

Southern Cross University’s Faculty of Health is seeking a teaching focused Associate Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science to assist in the design, coordination and teaching of units within the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science.   Your core responsibilities will include:

• Provide a high standard of teaching and learning, educational design and delivery in keeping with University policy, procedure and guidelines.
• Support and enhance the student learning experience by:
  • a learning-centred approach to education delivery;
  • actively engaging in the adoption of existing and emerging learning technology and platforms;
  • providing flexible options across face-to-face, blended and online modes.
• Undertake research activities that align with the research profile of the Faculty.
• Undertake relevant community and professional engagement that supports and enhances the University and Faculty’s profile and priorities.

The successful candidate will be progressing towards a PhD in an alrea relating to sport, exercise science or clinical exercise physiology and be passionate about sport and improving health outcomes through exercise science.  In addition, you will posses:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a tertiary level in sport and exercise science or clinical exercise physiology.
• Demonstrated success in community engagement and student outreach and/or marketing activities.
• Two years of professional experience as an exercise scientist, sports scientist, exercise physiologist and/or strength and conditioning coach. Accreditation with ESSA is also desirable.
• An appropriate track record in research or teaching scholarship relative to level and academic profile.

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:

• Part-time (0.5FTE), fixed term (8 months)
• Located at our Coffs Harbour campus.
• The full-time base salary for an Associate Lecturer (Academic Level A) ranges from $74,559 - $100,213 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $117,249 per annum.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].  

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with unrestricted work rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Name: Associate Professor Chris Stevens, Chair of Human Sciences

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEDT, 3 January 2023

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who openly identify as LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

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