Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Physiotherapy

• Campus: Newmarket Campus

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

At Te Kura Mātai 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 integrates exercise physiology, exercise psychology, movement neuroscience, biomechanics, exercise prescription and physiotherapy to investigate the role of exercise and physical activity in sustaining health, improving disease outcomes through rehabilitation and enhancing human performance.

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 pursuing sustainability.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity 

This 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 on our established Master of Physiotherapy Practice programme. 

The position is available from Lecturer to Associate Professor, depending upon career stage of the successful candidate. The academic will ensure that our students will have a positive learning experience that is 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.

Commensurate with level of appointment, 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. 

For more information on the role, please view the position description in the Candidate Booklet for Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Associate Professor. 

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 or research excellence with peer-reviewed publications and securing research funding.
• Demonstrated potential to build sustainable relationships with industry partners and experience in the ability to promote 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 dependant: 

Lecturer $97,831 to $116,867

Senior Lecturer $124,375 to $155,788

Associate Professor Base salary $162,557

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

We 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. The Department of Exercise Sciences brings together physiotherapy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, movement neuroscience, and exercise and sport psychology to investigate the role of exercise and physical activity in sustaining health, improving disease outcomes, and enhancing human performance.

He kōrero mōu | About you

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 have excellent judgement and decision-making skills.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

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 scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In 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. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Hear more about making Worlds of Difference in your career at the University, our partnership with Māori, our Te Ao Māori principles, our impact, our staff and life in Auckland on our careers website

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

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 michael.kingsley@auckland.ac.nz 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.   

Additional Information

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz