Teaching Fellow - School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences
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About the role
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
The School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences/Te Kura Para-Whakawai at the University of Otago/Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is internationally recognised for excellence in research, teaching and community engagement.
Since 2017, it has been ranked among the world's top 25 universities for sport-related subjects in the QS World University Rankings. The School is home to an interdisciplinary community of scholars working across the natural sciences, social sciences, health sciences and humanities. We are committed to research that is internationally recognised, locally relevant, and responsive to the aspirations of Aotearoa New Zealand.
The Role | Te Mahi
We invite applications for a fixed-term, semester-only Teaching Fellow with expertise in sport, physical activity and health, and exercise science. The focus of the role is to deliver effective laboratory support and teaching for papers across two of the School’s programme Majors: Physical Education, Activity and Health, and Exercise and Sport Science.
The general expectations for the role include the following key tasks:
• Assist with the organisation and delivery of effective undergraduate teaching and laboratory support across a range of papers.
• Marking assessments and exams, providing formative, constructive and timely feedback to students on their progress towards learning outcomes.
• Contributing to teaching and assessment within team-taught postgraduate papers.
• 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 Masters or PhD qualification related to sport and exercise science, physical activity and health, clinical exercise physiology or equivalent.
• Experience of effective tertiary-level teaching.
• 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 sport organisations or clinical exercise settings.
• Registration or accreditation with a relevant professional body, such as Sport & Exercise Science New Zealand, Exercise Sport Science Australia or Clinical Exercise Physiology New Zealand.
Further Details | Pūroko
This is a unique opportunity for an energetic, creative and committed academic to make a significant contribution to teaching and learning, while joining a collegial and dynamic School. The Exercise and Sport Science, Physical Education, Activity and Health Majors are vibrant areas within the School, with strengths in biomechanics and performance analysis, (clinical) exercise physiology and metabolism, motor learning, control and development, strength and conditioning, sports technology, and physical activity across the lifespan.
This is a fixed-term, part-time academic year (0.83 FTE) position, from 1 Feb 2027 to end of November 2027.
The appointment range for a Teaching Fellow is $75,727 to $87,849 (pro-rata). Appointment level will be dependent on academic achievement, skills, and experience.
Specific enquiries may be directed to the Dean, School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Professor Paul Potrac via the email address below.
Application | Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2601608 will close on Sunday, 22 November 2026.
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: Professor Paul Potrac
Position details: Information Statement
Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines
Further Information: Department Website
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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 ($75,727 to $87,849)
Organisation
School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences
Job Function
Teaching
DIVISION OF SCIENCES | TE ROHE A AHIKĀROA
Who we are | Ko wai mātou
The School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences/Te Kura Para-Whakawai at the University of Otago/Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is internationally recognised for excellence in research, teaching and community engagement.
Since 2017, it has been ranked among the world's top 25 universities for sport-related subjects in the QS World University Rankings. The School is home to an interdisciplinary community of scholars working across the natural sciences, social sciences, health sciences and humanities. We are committed to research that is internationally recognised, locally relevant, and responsive to the aspirations of Aotearoa New Zealand.
The Role | Te Mahi
We invite applications for a fixed-term, semester-only Teaching Fellow with expertise in sport, physical activity and health, and exercise science. The focus of the role is to deliver effective laboratory support and teaching for papers across two of the School’s programme Majors: Physical Education, Activity and Health, and Exercise and Sport Science.
The general expectations for the role include the following key tasks:
• Assist with the organisation and delivery of effective undergraduate teaching and laboratory support across a range of papers.
• Marking assessments and exams, providing formative, constructive and timely feedback to students on their progress towards learning outcomes.
• Contributing to teaching and assessment within team-taught postgraduate papers.
• 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 Masters or PhD qualification related to sport and exercise science, physical activity and health, clinical exercise physiology or equivalent.
• Experience of effective tertiary-level teaching.
• 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 sport organisations or clinical exercise settings.
• Registration or accreditation with a relevant professional body, such as Sport & Exercise Science New Zealand, Exercise Sport Science Australia or Clinical Exercise Physiology New Zealand.
Further Details | Pūroko
This is a unique opportunity for an energetic, creative and committed academic to make a significant contribution to teaching and learning, while joining a collegial and dynamic School. The Exercise and Sport Science, Physical Education, Activity and Health Majors are vibrant areas within the School, with strengths in biomechanics and performance analysis, (clinical) exercise physiology and metabolism, motor learning, control and development, strength and conditioning, sports technology, and physical activity across the lifespan.
This is a fixed-term, part-time academic year (0.83 FTE) position, from 1 Feb 2027 to end of November 2027.
The appointment range for a Teaching Fellow is $75,727 to $87,849 (pro-rata). Appointment level will be dependent on academic achievement, skills, and experience.
Specific enquiries may be directed to the Dean, School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Professor Paul Potrac via the email address below.
Application | Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2601608 will close on Sunday, 22 November 2026.
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: Professor Paul Potrac
Position details: Information Statement
Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines
Further Information: Department Website
Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email
Location: About Dunedin
Primary Location
NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
Fixed Term
Salary Level and Range
Teaching & Professional Practice Fellow 1 ($75,727 to $87,849)
Organisation
School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences
Job Function
Teaching