Professor/Associate Professor, Department of Sport & Movement Studies in South Africa

Offer Description

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach, conduct research, and provide supervision for postgraduate students. In addition, the following is expected:

• A minimum of two accredited research units to be published per year.
• To engage in and provide leadership for national and international research projects including national and global collaboration.
• To procure external research funding.

Responsibilities:

• Play a leading role in academic development initiatives within the Department of Sport and Movement Studies as well as the Faculty of Health Sciences.
• Assist the Department of Sport and Movement Studies in teaching and learning as well as research and innovation.
• Provide leadership to advance the discipline of sport management, and cognate disciplines outside of the confines of the University of Johannesburg.
• Enhance scholarship within the Department of Sport and Movement Studies as well as within the Faculty of Health Sciences through the engagement of industry and relevant professional sectors.

Minimum requirements

• A Doctoral degree in Sport Management, or cognate discipline.
• A minimum of five years of lecturing experience at a tertiary institution.
• Proven track record of postgraduate supervision.
• Proven track record as an external examiner for postgraduate research.
• Proven research record of published articles in DOE accredited journals.
• Knowledge, skills and competencies in Sport Management, and cognate disciplines.

Organisation

UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

Location

Research field

Deadline

25th November 2022

More information

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