Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Behaviour Change-Exercise & Sport Psychology
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Overview
Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours per week)
* Duration: Continuing
* Types of positions available: Open to candidates with either a combined teaching and research focus or an education focus
* Remuneration: $127k - $178k base (+17% superannuation and leave loading)
* Work rights: Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must have full rights to work in Australia
* Location: Kensington, Sydney
Role Context and Responsibilities
The School of Health Sciences at UNSW is expanding its health professional education programs. This role contributes to content development and delivery of Behaviour Change/Mental Health content and Sports Psychology curricula within Health Professional Programs. Behaviour Change and Mental Health are taught across programs in exercise, physiotherapy, dietetics and pharmacy; Sports Psychology is taught within the Exercise Physiology program. The Teaching & Research role is expected to conduct high-quality research in addition to teaching.
We are open to appointing someone with either a combined teaching and research focus or an education focus. Please refer to the position descriptions for full details on both roles.
Key Skills and Qualifications
* Level B – Education Focused Role: A completed PhD in a related discipline (Exercise or Psychology/Behaviour Change). Substantial clinical experience and teaching experience may be considered in lieu of a PhD
* Demonstrated experience in sub-disciplinary areas of exercise behaviour change, mental health and health/sport psychology
* Experience in teaching and learning design and delivery of undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses/ programs
* Experience implementing educational technologies and online delivery methods
* Level C – Education Focused Role: Significant experience in teaching and learning design across pedagogical approaches and curriculum development
* Evidence of professional development in teaching and a track record of teaching excellence
* Ability to advance and lead an inclusive culture of learning and teaching
* Level B – Teaching & Research Role: A completed PhD in a related discipline (Exercise or Psychology/Behaviour Change)
* Demonstrated experience in exercise behaviour change, mental health and health/sport psychology
* Experience in teaching/learning design, development and delivery of courses and programs at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
* Experience with educational technologies and online delivery
* Evidence of teaching effectiveness and a commitment to educational excellence
* Ability to lead inclusive learning cultures and curriculum development
* Demonstrated research track record with high-quality outputs and leadership potential
* Experience supervising research students at Honours and higher degree levels
* Ability to engage with profession and industry and attract funding for research and teaching initiatives
Level C – Teaching & Research Role (additional to above) includes further leadership in curriculum development and teaching excellence.
Benefits and Culture
* 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
For more information on staff benefits and culture, see UNSW career resources.
How to Apply
Please click on Apply now to apply online. Submit a resume and a cover letter addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description. Indicate your preference for Education Focused or Teaching & Research in the cover letter. Copies of the two position descriptions are available on
Contact: Professor Tina Skinner, School of Health Sciences
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Applications close: Tuesday 30 September before 11.30pm Sydney time.
UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people from diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ community members, and Indigenous Australians are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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