Waipapa Taumata Rau, The University of Auckland

Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland occupies a unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific. It is New Zealand’s largest university with over 40,000 students. We aspire to contribute to a fair, ethical and sustainable society, reflecting our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our foundational relationship with tangata whenua. The University is committed to a culture that encourages and supports staff to reach their full potential in an inclusive and collaborative community of scholars. We welcome applications that will enhance the diversity of our staff and strengthen our links with diverse communities.

Te Kura Mātai Kori Tinana, Department of Exercise Sciences

Te Kura Mātai Kori Tinana, Department of Exercise Sciences is one of ten academic units in New Zealand’s highest-ranked Faculty of Science. Exercise Sciences at the University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading academic programme within this field. Teaching and research covers physiotherapy, clinical exercise physiology and the subdisciplines of exercise science as we seek to understand how physical activity and exercise changes the human body when it is growing, ageing, and responding to injuries and disease.

Located at the University’s Newmarket campus, with dedicated research facilities and world-class infrastructure, the opportunity to further enhance research and teaching opportunities is genuine and significant. The Department’s combined academic and clinical expertise is further demonstrated through its Health and Rehabilitation Clinic, the Movement Neuroscience Lab, Clinical Exercise Physiology assessment and research labs, including: Biomechanics Lab; Neurometabolism Lab; Exercise Physiology and Exercise Biochemistry Labs.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

• Leadership opportunities in New Zealand’s first graduate entry Masters degree within our Department of Exercise Sciences (32 in QS World Rankings 2023)
• Teach exceptional students and collaborate with world-leading colleagues, including those in the Health and Rehabilitation Research Centre, Centre for Brain Research, Auckland Bioengineering Institute, Liggins Institute and the MedTech Centre of Research Excellence
• Live and work in New Zealand’s largest, most cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, with reputation as one of the most livable cities in the world.The recently established Master of Physiotherapy Practice provides an exciting opportunity for an Associate Professor with a relevant research profile in the area of Physiotherapy to join our Department of Exercise Sciences.

We are seeking an Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer of Physiotherapy to contribute leadership and teaching primarily in our physiotherapy programme and to deliver research at the University of Auckland.

As a senior academic in the Department, you will ensure that our students have an exceptional learning experience that is informed by up-to-date research and supported by creative learning technologies. This role will include programme leadership, course coordination, clinical placements, student mentoring and supervision of postgraduate research students.

Applicants will possess an outstanding research record in physiotherapy as demonstrated through publications in top-ranked journals and success in attracting research funding. The successful candidate will be expected to lead a strong research programme in the area of Physiotherapy, establish new research collaborations within the university and with external stakeholders, and attract external research income.

The candidate will also be expected to take a leadership role in the refinement of research-led teaching in physiotherapy and build a cohort of postgraduate research students.

The role is a permanent full-time (40 hours per week) position. Remuneration for the role will range from $116,108 to $151,752, dependent on experience/academic level.

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our ideal candidate will bring the following:

• A PhD in a relevant discipline (Human Movement and Sports Science or equivalent).
• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Physiotherapy.
• Eligibility to practise as a Physiotherapist in New Zealand or Australia.
• Evidence of curricula design and programme leadership at under- and postgraduate levels.
• Experience in teaching and supervision in the fields of Physiotherapy and/or Human Movement and Sports Sciences.
• Demonstrated history of research excellence, with peer-reviewed publications and impact and success in attracting external funding.
• Demonstrated potential to build sustainable relationships with industry partners and experience in the ability to promote partnerships and research links with outside organisations/agencies.
• The academic appointment will be made according to the successful candidate’s research profile and academic experience, ideally at Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor level.
• There is the opportunity for a clinically active appointee to hold a fractional appointment with the Auckland hospital.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 14 May 2023 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz