Associate Professor / Professor - Discipline Lead Exercise Science & Exercise Physiology

9 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES

Research Field

Sociology
Ethics in health sciences

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)

Country

Australia

Application Deadline

4 Apr 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
Duration: Continuing
Remuneration: $173K - $221K base (+17% super and leave loading)
Location: Kensington, Sydney

The Organisation

The School of Health Services at UNSW is rapidly expanding to service education agendas based on our four ground-breaking health professional education programs. These programs will see the scope of our teaching effort broaden significantly and shape the future Health workforce in Australia and beyond.

Why this role matters 

This position plays a key role in the School, leading and advancing outstanding education and research at national and international level. You will inspire your team to develop, innovate and progress programs in your discipline. This position will play a key role in school leadership and be responsible for ensuring the accreditation of the exercise components of programs in the School. This includes responsibilities for engagement with other disciplines and working with the Indigenous Health Education team. The position will report to the Head of School, Health Sciences and has direct reports from the Discipline of Exercise.

A continuing Level D/E position will be offered with commitment to the role of Discipline Lead for a minimum of 3 years.

Some key skills required:

• A PhD in Exercise or other related health / medical disciplines.
• Accreditation with ESSA as an Exercise Scientist or Exercise Physiologist (or demonstrated eligibility and willingness to seek accreditation).
• Demonstrated high level experience in curriculum development, leading teams and development of research strategy.
• 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.
• Extensive 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.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence and fostering this in others.
• High level experience with industry or work-integrated learning
• Excellent record of recruiting and supervising high calibre students.

Full details can be found in the position descriptions (Associate Professor and Professor levels) attached.

UNSW Benefits and Culture:

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

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ 
• Flexible working ​ 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​ 
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​ 
• Progressive HR practices​ 

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

How to apply:

Please click on THIS LINK   to apply. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter briefly addressing the criteria listed in the position descriptions.

A copy of the Position Descriptions can be found on JOBS@UNSW .

Contact:

Professor Eleanor Beck – Head of School, Health Sciences   

E:  [email protected]

Applications close: 4th April 2024, before 11.30pm AEST

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.

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES

Country

Australia

City

Randwick

Postal Code

Kensington

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/367053/associate-professor…

Contact

City

Randwick

STATUS: EXPIRED