Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology

Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) We are also open to considering part-time 0.6FTE up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE.
• Continuing (permanent) position
• Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | the University of Canterbury invites applications for a continuing academic position at the level of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (including Above the Bar) in Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a collegial, future-focused Faculty and contribute to high-quality research, teaching, and service in sport and health.

In this role, you will lead curriculum development, teaching, and coordination of courses in Clinical Exercise Physiology. There will be a particular focus on postgraduate courses, however, expertise and experience in teaching exercise physiology and nutrition at an undergraduate level is also important. You will also support and facilitate student placements and internships within clinical contexts.

As an academic staff member, you will be expected to champion research excellence, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and actively pursue external funding and partnerships to develop sustainable and innovative research initiatives. You will also be expected to supervise postgraduate research students and help ensure that academic programmes remain current, impactful, and responsive to emerging needs in the field.

This appointment represents a significant opportunity for an emerging or established academic to shape the direction of research and education within the Faculty of Health and to contribute meaningfully to the development and delivery of Clinical Exercise Physiology programmes.

Mōu | Who You Are
We are seeking an academic staff member with a completed PhD in Sport, Health or a related discipline. Clinical experience in the delivery of Exercise Physiology services and registration or eligibility for professional registration as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist also required.  

What you will bring:

• Demonstrated excellence in coordinating and leading course development and teaching in health and/or sport.
• Recognised clinical expertise and experience in Clinical Exercise Physiology and a commitment to advancing knowledge in this field.
• Evidence of strong professional networks and organisational partnerships in your discipline
• An emerging programme of research in Clinical Exercise Physiology, nutrition or a related discipline, including evidence of high quality research publications and external research funding, commensurate with your level of research experience.
• Experience supporting or leading supervision of postgraduate research students.
• A commitment to inclusive teaching practices and reflective professional development.
• Active commitment to upholding the values, tikanga (protocols and processes), kawa (rules) of cultural practice and traditions as guided by mana whenua, Ngāi Tūāhuriri, and valuing te reo Māori

If you are passionate about advancing the field of Exercise Physiology and ready to make a significant contribution to research and teaching, we encourage you to apply and join us.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and research activities that respond to the dynamic nature of the health and sport sectors and their workforce. We offer undergraduate programmes in Sport and Health as well as postgraduate programmes in Counselling, Social Work, Child and Family Psychology, Nursing, Health Leadership and various population health and clinical endorsements within the Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Health Sciences.

For more information on our Faculty please visit us here .

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora - – Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference. 

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

Mea e tukua nei | What we offer 
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment, this includes:

• relocation support
• five weeks annual leave and five days university holidays
• UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave and onsite childcare facility
• widely accessible sabbatical provision
• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• University and Faculty scholarship support for post-graduate students
• a unique bequest funded endowment (Erskine Fund ) that supports an extensive visiting fellowship programme
• flexible working arrangements
• supportive working environment
• professional development and study opportunities
• living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
• a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information on our Benefits, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/

This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies: Lecturer $94,181 - $113,616; Senior Lecturer $119,586 - $135,630, Senior Lecturer Above the Bar $141,600 - $ 149,806.

The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 24 May 2026 (midnight NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following:

Please note, only 2 documents can be uploaded in the application process.

We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any queries at WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

For further information specifically about the role, please contact: Nick Draper nick.draper@canterbury.ac.nz

For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand.