Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in PhysiotherapyFull timeFull-timeContract Type: PermanentCampus: Newmarket CampusPosition Number: 55566385Company DescriptionWaipapa Taumata Rau | The University of AucklandAt Te Kura Matai Kori Tinana | Department of Exercise Sciences, we seek to understand the role of exercise in sustaining health, improving disease outcomes, and enhancing human performance through physical activity and sport.Our teaching and research integrate exercise physiology, exercise psychology, movement neuroscience, biomechanics, exercise prescription, and physiotherapy to investigate the role of exercise and physical activity in sustaining health and improving disease outcomes through rehabilitation.Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to sustainability.Job DescriptionThis role offers a passionate academic with a strong background in musculoskeletal physiotherapy an exciting opportunity to develop and deliver innovative research and teaching primarily to students in our established Master of Physiotherapy Practice programme.The position is available from Lecturer to Associate Professor, depending upon the career stage of the successful candidate.
The academic will ensure that our students have a positive learning experience informed by up-to-date research and supported by creative learning technologies.
This might include programme leadership, course coordination, clinical placements, student mentoring, and supervision of postgraduate research students.Applicants will possess an outstanding research record in physiotherapy as demonstrated through publications in top-ranked journals and success in attracting research funding.
The successful candidate will be expected to establish an innovative and competitive programme in the area of musculoskeletal research, establish new research collaborations within the university and with external stakeholders, and attract external research income.Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:A PhD in a relevant discipline (Human Movement and Sports Science or equivalent).An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Physiotherapy.Eligibility to practise as a Physiotherapist in New Zealand or Australia.Evidence of curricula design at under- and postgraduate levels.Experience in teaching and supervision in the fields of Physiotherapy and/or Human Movement and Sports Sciences.Demonstrated history of research excellence with peer-reviewed publications and securing research funding.Demonstrated potential to build sustainable relationships with industry partners and experience in promoting partnerships and research links with outside organisations/agencies.The academic appointment will be made according to the successful candidate's research profile and academic experience from Lecturer to Associate Professor.
Please indicate the level of appointment that you are applying for.This is a permanent, full-time 1 FTE (40 hours per week) role.Remuneration for each position is listed below and will be experience dependent:Lecturer: $97,831 to $116,867Senior Lecturer: $124,375 to $155,788Associate Professor: Base salary $162,557We are New Zealand's leading academic programme in Exercise Sciences.
Our teaching and research seek to understand how physical activity changes the human body when it is growing, performing incredible physical feats, ageing, or at risk of disease.You will be committed to quality and effectiveness in teaching; with the ability to be proactive and take initiative.
You will have excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent judgement and decision-making skills.The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities.
Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities.The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)Up to 6.75% company superannuation schemeA competitive salary with five weeks' annual leaveIn addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 10th February 2025 (further details in the Candidate Booklet) to be considered.
Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.Please reach out to Professor Michael Kingsley via ****** for a confidential conversation.
Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.For further support on applying and how to write your cover letter or create a CV, please see the staff intranet site detailing how to apply for internal roles.
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