• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Part-time (0.8 FTE) and fixed-term to 16/02/2027
• Level B $113,157 - $133,837 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

The Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology will lead unit teaching teams in PG and/or UG programs to deliver unit learning outcomes and continuously improve the student learning experience and outcomes. The position will initiate, design and conduct productive, high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs in their discipline area.

As a Lecturer, Clinical Exercise Physiology, you will:

• Lead unit teaching teams and work collaboratively with other unit teaching teams in the course to develop effective unit curricula and learning resources (including through unit leadership roles).
• 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.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience.
• Qualified practitioner in clinical exercise physiology as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) with a practical and theoretical background in clinical exercise physiology.
• Desirable experience/expertise in clinical exercise physiology for behaviour change, mental health and neurological pathologies (not essential).
• Ability to teach in clinical exercise practice at postgraduate levels.
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design.

Here's how to apply: 

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 Kirsten Howlett, Associate Head of School, Teaching and Learning, via kirsten.howlett@deakin.edu.au

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

 PD - Lecturer, Clinical Exercise Physiology 565950.pdf

Applications for this position close on 5 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.