Teaching Fellow / Senior Teaching Fellow - Exercise Prescription

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SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCES | TE KURA PARA-WHAKAWAI
DIVISION OF SCIENCES | TE ROHE A AHIKĀROA

Who we are/Ko wai mātou

Based in Ōtepoti/Dunedin, the School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences/Te Kura Para-Whakawai at the University of Otago/Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has a long-standing international reputation as a leader in education, research and community service. Since 2017, the QS World University rankings place Otago in the top 15 institutions globally and New Zealand’s leading university for sport and exercise related subjects.

We are committed to working closely with iwi and Māori organisations, and mātauraka Māori has become an integral part of teaching and research across the institution. We especially value our relationship with Kāi Tahu, the mana whenua within their takiwā of Te Waipounamu, and the University’s principal Treaty partner. We particularly welcome applications from Māori and Pasifika scholars.

The Role/Te Mahi

We invite applications for a Teaching Fellow/Senior Teaching Fellow with expertise in Exercise Prescription. The focus of the role is to coordinate and deliver effective research informed teaching for SPEX 205 Physical Activity & Health and within our postgraduate programme.

The general expectations for the role include the following key tasks:
•    Coordinating and delivering effective research-informed undergraduate teaching and learning in SPEX 205 Physical Activity and Health. Including marking assessments and exams, providing constructive and timely feedback to students on their progress towards learning outcomes.
•    Contributing to teaching and assessment within our team-taught postgraduate papers in clinical exercise physiology.
•    Providing supervision to students undertaking an exercise prescription practicum at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
•    Promoting the School’s efforts to understand and realise the letter and the spirit of the University’s Māori Strategic Framework, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

Essential
•    A post-graduate qualification related to sport and exercise science, physical activity and health, clinical exercise physiology or equivalent.
•    Experience of effective teaching at a tertiary or secondary institution.
•    A commitment to upholding values, tikanga, kawa and traditions, as guided by Kāi Tahu who are mana whenua in the region.
•    Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work independently and in a team.

Desirable
•    Suitable professional experience working in exercise prescription.
•    Registration or accreditation with a relevant professional body, such as Sport & Exercise Science New Zealand, or Clinical Exercise Physiology New Zealand.

Further Details/Pūroko

This is the perfect opportunity for an energetic, creative and committed individual to make a significant contribution to our students learning in physical activity and health and exercise prescription while being well supported by staff in a collegial and dynamic School and University.

Collaboration and collegiality are important values in the School, and we seek a colleague who will both enjoy and enhance our cooperative work environment. Equity and inclusion underpin the School’s culture, and we value the benefits that diversity brings to our work and our community. We are committed to our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the University’s Māori, Pacific and Sustainability Strategic Frameworks. Ideally, applicants will also be familiar with the University of Otago’s strategic direction through to 2030 (Pae Tata) which include commitments to: provide compelling and viable educational offerings that deliver excellent student outcomes and experiences; support our people to achieve their best and whakamana Te Tiriti o Waitangi - strengthen our capability, capacity, and culture to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

This is a fixed-term, part-time (0.7 FTE) position, from 1 July 2025 to 29 May 2026.

The appointment range for a Teaching Fellow is $73,166 - $99,420 and Senior Teaching Fellow is $102,092 to $132,796 (pro-rata). Appointment level will be dependent on academic achievement, skills, and experience.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Associate Professor Elaine Hargreaves, Dean, School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences via the email address below.

Application/Tono

Candidates are requested to submit:
•    A CV.
•    A letter of application
•    3-4 Referee contact details, including telephone number and email address

To submit your application please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2500588 will close on Sunday, 4 May 2025.

Additional Information

Note: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.

Contact: Associate Professor Elaine Hargreaves

Position details: Information Statement - Teaching Fellow

Position details: Information Statement - Senior Teaching Fellow

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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location
 NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
 Fixed Term 
Salary Level and Range
 Teaching & Professional Practice Fellow 1 ($73,166 to $84,878) or 2 ($88,516 to $99,420) or 3 ($102,092 to $111,056) or 4 ($116,420 to $132,796)
Organisation
 School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences
Job Function
 Teaching