• Flexible location
• Full-time and continuing in the school of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
• Level B $113,157 - $133,837 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
• Applications are currently being accepted exclusively from our current and former sessional academic cohorts at Deakin. Applicants must have been engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin University within two years of the advertising date to be eligible to apply. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be considered at this time.

We are pleased to offer Deakin’s newest employment classification; the Education-focused Academic. These roles are tailored for academics dedicated to student-centred teaching, fostering a passion for teaching excellence and pioneering innovative educational practices. We invite applications from current and former sessional academics engaged with Deakin within the past two years. This presents a remarkable opportunity to contribute to shaping and co-designing this new academic career pathway, offering a genuine and meaningful option for those whose strengths lie in teaching and learning.

The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creativity, social development, and groundbreaking research and discovery. We work closely with industry partners and government bodies to translate discoveries into real-word impact. This role will specifically be working within the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences.

About the role:

The Lecturer in Physical Activity & Health (Education Focused) will teach in the area of Exercise and Sport science and contribute to leading unit teaching teams in UG and/or PG programs. The position will work collaboratively as part of the discipline teaching team to develop and deliver learning materials and activities to enhance the student learning experience and teaching and learning outcomes. The position will engage collaboratively with leaders from within the teaching team, School and wider university community to initiate, design and conduct productive, high-quality, scholarship activities to enhance student experience and teaching learning outcomes in their discipline area.

This position is suited to a person with an emerging record and passion for learning and teaching, a keen interest in contributing to community engagement for teaching and employability.

As a Lecturer in Physical Activity and Health, Education-focused, you will:

• Lead unit teaching teams and work collaboratively with other unit teaching teams within courses to develop effective unit curricula and learning resources (including through unit leadership roles).
• Contribute to the review of units and courses and implement refinements.
• Assist in applying industry, clinical and/or research practice into student learning experiences, success, engagement and resources.
• Adopt innovation in curriculum design at the unit level and deliver learner-centric, research-informed teaching practices across different levels / modes of delivery. Maintain deep discipline knowledge which is applied to inform unit design.
• Design collaborative learning opportunities at the unit level. Support diverse learners by designing accessible and inclusive unit material and practices.
• Integrate contemporary research in the discipline and/or pedagogical research within courses and units designed to improve student outcomes.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in Physical Activity & Health or relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience.
• A sustained record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs with a focus on Physical Activity & Health.
• Experience in developing curricula and/or resources that reflect an understanding of Physical Activity & Health with relevance to Exercise and Sport Science.
• Experience in innovative curriculum design.
• Demonstrated passion for teaching and learning.
• Ability to deliver effective teaching practices to improve student success and engagement.

Here's how to apply:

To be eligible to apply, you must currently be a sessional academic at Deakin or have been previously engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin within the last two years of the advertising date. To find out if you are eligible to apply, please contact People Connect on +61 3 5247 9999 or peopleconnect@deakin.edu.au

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Stuart Warmington, Associate Head of School, Teaching and Learning, via stuart.warmington@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Lecturer in Physical Activity and Health, Education-focused 565941.pdf

Applications for this position close on 10 January 2025

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.