ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCES

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Academic Thought Leadership
• Teaching Execution
• Post Graduate Programme Development
• Research Supervision
• Research Execution
• T&L Integrated Community Engagement
• International Academic & Research Program Collaboration
• Research grants & funding applications/proposals
• Advances the faculty, institutional learning & research objectives
• Financial Planning & Budgeting
• Organisational Unit Staff Management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Doctoral Degree in Human Movement Sciences, Sport Science, Exercise Science, Biokenitics, or a closely related field
• At least 7 years experience in higher education
• Extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience
• A track record of international and national accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Associate Professor
• Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Masters and/or Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Associate Professor
• Evidence of successful external fundraising for research.
• Some standing as a scholar in a chosen area of research (e.g., NRF rating, keynote addresses/ plenary lectures).

ADDED ADVANTAGES

• Qualification / courses in higher education teaching and learning / Recognition for teaching
• Evidence of professional and academic standing at national and international levels
• Evidence of academic leadership and mentorship of early career academics.
• Evidence of successfully hosting post-doctoral research fellows.
• Evidence of national and international collaboration
• Evidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or research

COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

• Business Acumen
• Change Leadership
• Critical Thinking
• Partnering
• Academic Programme & Quality Management
• Academic Standards Formulation & Compliance
• Cross-Functional Academic Collaboration
• Research & Innovation
• Research Support

REMUNERATION

A competitive remuneration package, commensurate with the seniority of the position, experience and qualifications, will be offered.

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