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DISCIPLINE OF EXERCISE AND SPORTS SCIENCE
FACULTY OFHEALTH SCIENCES
REFERENCENO. 1404/0614
· Teaching and research rolein clinical biomechanics
· Collaborative andsupportive team environment
· Full-time continuing, remuneration package: base salary $90k - $128kp.a., leave loading and up to 17% superannuation.
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney is the largest and mostcomprehensive grouping of allied health professions, researchers and teachersin Australia, and is internationally recognised for quality and innovation inteaching and research. The faculty is committed to research-led learning andteaching in a multi-disciplinary context.
The faculty’s Discipline of Exercise and SportsScience, known for its work in the application of exercise to health and humanperformance, is particularly committed to building on its strong academic andresearch credentials in the areas of exercise, health, and physical activity.This aligns with the significant developments in the University with theestablishment of the Sydney Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Research Network andthe Charles Perkins Centre which focuses on the areas of diabetes,cardiovascular disease and obesity. The faculty is an integral part of boththese enterprises.
We are seeking to appoint a highly-motivated professional to makea significant contribution to our research and teaching programs in clinicalbiomechanicsatLecturer or Senior Lecturer level.
In this role you will:
· pursue a research program in the area of clinicalbiomechanicsincluding grant acquisition,conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications
· recruit and supervise postgraduate research students and contribute tothe faculty’s academic program
· teach into undergraduate and postgraduate courses in biomechanics andparticularly clinical and musculoskeletalrehabilitation, take on responsibility for Unit of Study coordinationand contribute to curriculum development
· contribute to administrative aspects of teaching and research.
To succeed in this role you will have:
· a PhD in clinical biomechanics(or equivalent discipline) and a broad understandingof biomechanics and its application in human performance, health and disease;you may have a background from bioengineering, biomechanics, physiotherapy,medicine or other relevant professions
· a demonstrated capacity for publication for appointment atLevel B; an established publication record and demonstrated capacity for research grant acquisition for appointmentat Level C
· demonstrated research expertise in the area of clinicalapplications of biomechanics
· experience in research-led teaching of exercise science atthe tertiary level
· good communication skills; and the ability to work in amulti-disciplinary team
· previous experience in curriculum development and coursecoordination (desirable at Level B; essential at Level C)
· experience with research student supervision (desirable atLevel B; essential at Level C).
Level ofappointment will be commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience.
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careerswebsite. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and searchby the reference number for more information and to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 14 August 2014 (11pmSydney time)
The University is an equal opportunity employercommitted to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equitytarget groups and women are encouraged. The University of Sydney has alsoestablished a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander staff employed across the institution. Applications from peopleof Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.
© TheUniversity of Sydney
FACULTY OFHEALTH SCIENCES
REFERENCENO. 1404/0614
· Teaching and research rolein clinical biomechanics
· Collaborative andsupportive team environment
· Full-time continuing, remuneration package: base salary $90k - $128kp.a., leave loading and up to 17% superannuation.
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney is the largest and mostcomprehensive grouping of allied health professions, researchers and teachersin Australia, and is internationally recognised for quality and innovation inteaching and research. The faculty is committed to research-led learning andteaching in a multi-disciplinary context.
The faculty’s Discipline of Exercise and SportsScience, known for its work in the application of exercise to health and humanperformance, is particularly committed to building on its strong academic andresearch credentials in the areas of exercise, health, and physical activity.This aligns with the significant developments in the University with theestablishment of the Sydney Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Research Network andthe Charles Perkins Centre which focuses on the areas of diabetes,cardiovascular disease and obesity. The faculty is an integral part of boththese enterprises.
We are seeking to appoint a highly-motivated professional to makea significant contribution to our research and teaching programs in clinicalbiomechanicsatLecturer or Senior Lecturer level.
In this role you will:
· pursue a research program in the area of clinicalbiomechanicsincluding grant acquisition,conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications
· recruit and supervise postgraduate research students and contribute tothe faculty’s academic program
· teach into undergraduate and postgraduate courses in biomechanics andparticularly clinical and musculoskeletalrehabilitation, take on responsibility for Unit of Study coordinationand contribute to curriculum development
· contribute to administrative aspects of teaching and research.
To succeed in this role you will have:
· a PhD in clinical biomechanics(or equivalent discipline) and a broad understandingof biomechanics and its application in human performance, health and disease;you may have a background from bioengineering, biomechanics, physiotherapy,medicine or other relevant professions
· a demonstrated capacity for publication for appointment atLevel B; an established publication record and demonstrated capacity for research grant acquisition for appointmentat Level C
· demonstrated research expertise in the area of clinicalapplications of biomechanics
· experience in research-led teaching of exercise science atthe tertiary level
· good communication skills; and the ability to work in amulti-disciplinary team
· previous experience in curriculum development and coursecoordination (desirable at Level B; essential at Level C)
· experience with research student supervision (desirable atLevel B; essential at Level C).
Level ofappointment will be commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience.
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careerswebsite. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and searchby the reference number for more information and to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 14 August 2014 (11pmSydney time)
The University is an equal opportunity employercommitted to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equitytarget groups and women are encouraged. The University of Sydney has alsoestablished a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander staff employed across the institution. Applications from peopleof Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.
© TheUniversity of Sydney