Lecturer in Physiotherapy

• Two roles available, one continuing role and a 3 year fixed term contract
• Be a part of The School of Health Sciences, which is ranked number three in the world for sport, physical therapy, and rehabilitation
• Base Salary starting from $113,184 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Sydney School of Health Sciences is committed to educating people-centric physiotherapists through a ‘scaffolded’ degree structure that helps build clinical experience over time.

Applied research in physiotherapy at the University of Sydney is aimed at improving evidence-based treatment and prevention strategies to improve the lives of people with physical disorders or disabilities. Our research staff supports higher degree research candidates to develop research expertise.

The School is in a period of exciting and significant investment by the Faculty of Medicine and Health. In order to deliver on the University’s ambitious strategic plan, the University is seeking academics who are passionate about improving health outcomes and/or health equity in the local, national and global communities, who are committed to teaching and research and are a team player ready to contribute across the broad field of academic activities. The positions offer opportunities to develop and contribute to research and teaching in physiotherapy as part of a multi-disciplinary team at the Faculty of Medicine and Health. We are looking to onboard two Lecturers (Teaching and Research) – in a fixed term and continuing compacity – the incumbent will be located in the Susan Wakil Health building on the Camperdown Campus.

To be successful you will have clinical expertise in one or more of the following areas of physiotherapy:  musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary or neurological physiotherapy.

Your key responsibilities

• Apply learnings and knowledge from research and scholarly activity to inform educational practice and reform
• engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences (at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate levels)
• provide training to other academic staff on pedagogical practice and/or research skills
• develop research collaborations that will ultimately result in knowledge or technology transfer leading to commercialisation, improved policy or practice, and/or enhancements to industry, the profession or the community
• undertake original research (either independently or as part of a team) within discipline or area of expertise
• build and maintain a research profile
• apply learnings through research and scholarly activity to inform their education and research practice
• make a significant contribution to teaching and learning practice, design and evaluation within the School/ Faculty while continuing to build their research contribution, expertise, and impact.

About you

•  PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline; clinical qualifications and experience in physiotherapy

• have a developing research profile evidenced by original, high-quality and independent research in the discipline or area of expertise
• experience in teaching and learning, as evidenced by participation in teaching within an established program and experience in teaching in a variety of settings
• clinical expertise in at least one of the following areas of physiotherapy:  musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, or neurological physiotherapy
• demonstrated experience in designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives
• experience in supervising or mentoring others and/or coordinating team activities
• a developing knowledge and understanding of the key strategic issues in the discipline and higher education sector
• have a developed network of relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners, and stakeholders.

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Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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Tuesday 11 October 2022 11:59 PM