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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal)
Discipline of Physiotherapy
Faculty of Health Sciences
Reference No: 607/0416
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney is the largest and most comprehensive grouping of allied health professions, researchers and teachers in Australia, and is internationally recognised for quality and innovation in teaching and research. The Faculty is committed to research-led learning and teaching in a multi-disciplinary context.
The faculty’s Discipline of Physiotherapy is actively involved in ground-breaking multi-disciplinary research that has had a substantial impact on the health and quality of life of the community across the lifespan: from evidence-based management of musculoskeletal problems, increasing mobility and function for patients with acute onset and degenerative neurological conditions, acute cardiopulmonary conditions, to exercise rehabilitation for patients with chronic disease. One of the hallmarks of the faculty is research-informed teaching, and consequently we ensure that our teaching programs are enriched by cutting-edge research.
We wish to enhance our established research and teaching programs with two physiotherapy appointments at Lecturer (B)/Senior Lecturer (C) level. We are seeking to appoint highly-motivated professionals to teach predominantly in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. You will join an established and highly-skilled teaching team and make a substantial contribution to the continued success of our well-funded research. For more information on our leading Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Research Group please visit the following link: Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders
There will be opportunities to contribute to ongoing curriculum review, ensuring that our programs produce future leaders in clinical physiotherapy, health care, health research and health education. These are stimulating positions that offer the opportunity to be involved in cross-disciplinary research within the Faculty of Health Sciences, throughout the University of Sydney, and with international partners.
In this role you will:
To succeed in securing this role, you will have:
Preference is for full-time appointments, however, part-time appointments may be considered.
Level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience.
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 11pm 8 May 2016
The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.
© The University of Sydney
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Discipline of Physiotherapy
Faculty of Health Sciences
Reference No: 607/0416
- Teaching and research role in physiotherapy
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Continuing full-time (preferred) or part-time (0.6FTE minimum), remuneration package: full-time base salary $96K-$136Kp.a., plus leave loading and up to 17% superannuation
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney is the largest and most comprehensive grouping of allied health professions, researchers and teachers in Australia, and is internationally recognised for quality and innovation in teaching and research. The Faculty is committed to research-led learning and teaching in a multi-disciplinary context.
The faculty’s Discipline of Physiotherapy is actively involved in ground-breaking multi-disciplinary research that has had a substantial impact on the health and quality of life of the community across the lifespan: from evidence-based management of musculoskeletal problems, increasing mobility and function for patients with acute onset and degenerative neurological conditions, acute cardiopulmonary conditions, to exercise rehabilitation for patients with chronic disease. One of the hallmarks of the faculty is research-informed teaching, and consequently we ensure that our teaching programs are enriched by cutting-edge research.
We wish to enhance our established research and teaching programs with two physiotherapy appointments at Lecturer (B)/Senior Lecturer (C) level. We are seeking to appoint highly-motivated professionals to teach predominantly in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. You will join an established and highly-skilled teaching team and make a substantial contribution to the continued success of our well-funded research. For more information on our leading Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Research Group please visit the following link: Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders
There will be opportunities to contribute to ongoing curriculum review, ensuring that our programs produce future leaders in clinical physiotherapy, health care, health research and health education. These are stimulating positions that offer the opportunity to be involved in cross-disciplinary research within the Faculty of Health Sciences, throughout the University of Sydney, and with international partners.
In this role you will:
- teach into undergraduate and postgraduate courses in physiotherapy, take on responsibility for unit of study coordination and contribute to curriculum development
- pursue a research program in the area of physiotherapy including grant acquisition and research dissemination through peer-reviewed presentations and publications
- recruit and supervise postgraduate research students
- contribute to administrative aspects of teaching and research.
To succeed in securing this role, you will have:
- a PhD in a field relevant to physiotherapy (essential at Level C, desirable at Level B), or have evidence of submission of a PhD for examination (essential at Level B)
- clinical expertise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- postgraduate clinical qualifications in musculoskeletal physiotherapy (highly regarded, but not essential)
- a record of journal publications for appointment at Level B; an established publication record in high impact journals and demonstrated capacity for research grant acquisition for appointment at Level C
- experience in research-led teaching of physiotherapy at the tertiary level
- experience with research student supervision (desirable at Level B; essential at Level C)
- previous experience in curriculum development (desirable at Level B; essential at Level C)
- excellent English language communication skills; and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- eligibility for registration as a physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Preference is for full-time appointments, however, part-time appointments may be considered.
Level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience.
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 11pm 8 May 2016
The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.
© The University of Sydney
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.