Lecturer in Exercise and Sport Science

• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
• Full-time and continuing in the School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences
• Level B $122,391 - $144,759 + 17% Superannuation
• Applications are currently being accepted exclusively from our current and former sessional academic cohorts at Deakin. Applicants must have been engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin within two years of the advertising date to be eligible to apply. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be considered at this time.

The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creativity, social development, and groundbreaking research and discovery. We work closely with industry partners and government bodies to translate discoveries into real-word impact. This role will specifically be working within the School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences.

This Lecturer position plays a key role in shaping high‑quality learning experiences across undergraduate and postgraduate Exercise and Nutrition Science programs. You’ll lead unit teaching teams, design inclusive curricula, and deliver research‑informed teaching that drives student success. Alongside your teaching, you’ll build a strong research profile through impactful, solution‑focused projects and collaborative industry partnerships that translate evidence into real‑world outcomes. 

• Lead unit teaching teams to deliver high‑quality, inclusive learning experiences.
• Design engaging curricula, assessments and learning resources informed by deep discipline expertise.
• Integrate industry, clinical and research practice into student learning and success.
• Initiate and conduct impactful, solution‑focused research with industry and interdisciplinary partners.
• Contribute to a collaborative, excellence‑driven academic culture through teaching, research and engagement.

• A PhD in a relevant discipline and strong experience in exercise and sport science teaching.
• A demonstrated record of innovative, high‑quality curriculum design and student‑centred learning.
• An emerging research profile with quality publications and/or success in external funding.
• The ability to lead and contribute to research, industry engagement and academic administration.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to build strong, collaborative working relationships.

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact the Associate Head of School teaching and Learning ESS, Kirsten Howlett at kirsten.howlett@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD_Level-B-Lecturer in Exercise and Sport Science.pdf

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. 

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.

Advertised: 06 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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