Dear all,

As part of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney, the Discipline of Physiotherapy is currently seeking a Lecturer in Physiotherapy.  Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number 2035/1212 for more information and to apply.

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 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, 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 program is enriched and informed by cutting-edge research.

We wish to enhance our established research and teaching programs with an appointment in physiotherapy at the Lecturer level. You will join an established and highly-skilled teaching team and make a substantial contribution to the continued success of our well-funded research.  The faculty research teams can be found at: Clinical Rehabilitation Sciences. 

You require expertise in at least one of the core areas of physiotherapy, ie musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiopulmonary physiotherapy.  In addition, you will have opportunities to teach in areas such as paediatrics, gerontology or professional practice in physiotherapy, as well as across settings, such as community or acute health care.  You will contribute to academic leadership within the Discipline of Physiotherapy, and particularly your area of specialty.  You will teach into the discipline’s entry level programs at undergraduate and postgraduate level, supervise research higher degree students, and lead and contribute to collaborative research projects. This is a stimulating position that offers the opportunity to be involved in cross-disciplinary research within the Faculty of Health Sciences, throughout the University of Sydney, and with international partners.

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.

To succeed in securing this role you will have:

•             a strong interest in enhancing the education of students with some previous teaching experience

•             completion of a PhD in a field relevant to physiotherapy

•             clinical expertise in at least one of the core areas of physiotherapy, ie musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiopulmonary physiotherapy

•             postgraduate clinical qualifications in physiotherapy will be highly regarded, but not essential

•             a successful background in independent research, as indicated by a developing record of peer reviewed publications and the potential to gain competitive external grant funding

•             demonstrated ability to work effectively within collaborative teaching and research teams

•             eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency .

This is an outstanding opportunity to make a significant contribution to education in physiotherapy within a faculty that is a corner-stone of internationally-recognised research. You will enjoy access to a dynamic, progressive and stimulating environment, with opportunities to work alongside Australia’s brightest students and academics as well as access to state-of-the-art research facilities and equipment.

This position is full-time, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees.  Applicants interested in fractional continuing appointments, however, are also encouraged to apply. 

CLOSING DATE: 11 February 2013