Associate Professor - Clinical Exercise Physiology

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Part-Time (0.5FTE - 36.25hrs/fortnight)
• School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
• CQUniversity Cairns or Rockhampton
• Total Remuneration $98,294 to $107,304 pa (including salary of $83,060 to $90,674 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

CQUniversity’s School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences delivers education and research across a range of health and applied science disciplines, with a focus on preparing graduates to meet professional and industry needs.

An opportunity is available for an Associate Professor in Clinical Exercise Physiology to provide academic leadership and contribute to the development of the discipline and the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology at CQUniversity. The role will provide leadership across teaching, research and curriculum development, including the delivery and ongoing development of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

You will contribute to course coordination, curriculum development and evaluation, undergraduate and postgraduate supervision, and the delivery of teaching across relevant units. The role will also involve developing and maintaining industry and professional networks, contributing to research and external funding, and providing academic leadership across the School and University.

Be Rewarded

• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• 5.4 weeks annual leave (plus 3 working days paid at Christmas and New Year closure)*
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave*
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave*
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• PhD or equivalent in Exercise Physiology, Clinical Exercise Physiology or a related discipline, with significant relevant experience.
• Hold, or be eligible for, AEP accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
• Demonstrated record of quality teaching, supervision and curriculum development across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Proven research capability, including high-quality publications, external funding and/or research partnerships.
• Demonstrated academic leadership across teaching, research, curriculum development and/or academic governance.
• Strong capacity to engage with industry, professional and community stakeholders and contribute positively to team culture.
• There will be a requirement to travel between campuses for residential school delivery during term.

Pre-Employment Checks

Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or Working with Children Check (where applicable).

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful environment where its members can study, work and live free from gender-based violence. In line with our organisational values and regulatory obligations, applicants may be required to declare any past or current allegations, investigations or findings relating to gender-based violence.

The successful candidate may also be required to demonstrate that they meet the “fit and proper person” criteria as required under applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks (including ASQA requirements where relevant).

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At CQUniversity, inclusivity is at the heart of who we are. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed regardless of background or ability.

We advance reconciliation through our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP),