Associate Lecturer - Exercise Science / Exercise Physiology

• Full-time, Ongoing position
• Based at Western’s Campbelltown campus, with the requirement to work from the Lang Walker Medical Research Building located at Campbelltown Hospital as required
• Salary: Academic Level A $98,611 – $119,137 plus 17% Super and Leave Loading

Teach exercise science, shape curriculum and contribute to research and outreach across the School of Health Sciences.

The Opportunity
We are seeking an Associate Lecturer to work within the School of Health Sciences, contributing to teaching, curriculum development, research and engagement in exercise science and exercise physiology.

You will coordinate and teach units across the School, with a particular focus on undergraduate and graduate diploma education. You will prepare contemporary learning materials, facilitate learning for small and large student groups, provide timely feedback and assess student performance.

You will contribute to the development and review of discipline-relevant programs and curricula. Working with academic colleagues, students and external partners, you will also support education outreach and engagement activities across the School, Faculty and University.

Alongside your teaching responsibilities, you will undertake research and scholarship aligned with School priorities. This will include progressing research towards publication and other outputs, contributing to funding applications and collaborating with discipline-specific and cross-disciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will be required to work from the Lang Walker Medical Research Building located at Campbelltown Hospital and the Western Sydney University Campbelltown Campus, as required.

What Success Looks Like:
Success in this role will be demonstrated through high-quality teaching, constructive collaboration and a growing contribution to research and engagement. This includes:

• Delivering well-designed tertiary teaching, learning materials, assessment and timely student feedback.
• Contributing to the development and review of discipline-relevant programs and curricula.
• Progressing research and scholarship from inception to publication, funding activity or other relevant outputs.
• Designing, delivering and reviewing education outreach activities.
• Building productive relationships with students, academic colleagues, community groups, industry and professional partners.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You
The successful candidate will bring relevant disciplinary expertise, sound academic judgement and the capability to contribute across teaching, scholarship and engagement. You will bring:

• Qualifications in exercise science or exercise physiology and a willingness and commitment to enrol in a doctoral qualification.
• Relevant professional registration or accreditation where required.
• Demonstrated tertiary teaching experience in exercise science, including contemporary curriculum design, delivery and assessment.
• Experience designing, delivering and reviewing outreach activities across different levels of education.
• Evidence of research capability and the capacity to contribute to research supervision, collaborative projects and grant proposals.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Simon Green, Head of Discipline, Sport, Exercise Science and Physical Education, via Simon.Green@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1941O in your email.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Monday 2nd November 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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