Professor, Exercise and Sports Science and Head of Discipline
Location: Ballarat, Victoria
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted Today
Time Left to Apply: End Date: November 13, 2024 (28 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: JR100471
Provide strategic leadership within Exercise and Sports Science including developing inter-disciplinary and cross collaboration activities within the Institute.
- Institute of Health and Wellbeing – Mt Helen Campus
- Full-time, continuing appointment
- Academic Level E - $203,919 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation
Position Closing Date: 12/11/2024
Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.
With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Exercise and Sports Science Academic with passion for leading and driving initiatives in a growing University. As the Professor, Exercise and Sports Science and Head of Discipline, you will be responsible for strategic leadership within the Institute and you will also represent the Discipline internally and with industry and professional bodies to ensure discipline activities are recognised both nationally and/or internationally. This is also an exceptional opportunity for high performing Associate Professor, looking for your opportunity to step into a Professorial role.
You will:
- Provide academic leadership and managerial decision-making in Exercise and Sports Science;
- Provide mentorship and support for junior academic staff career development;
- Provide leadership for the development, implementation and monitoring of student retention and success strategies;
- Manage accreditation and other quality assurance process for exercise and sports science courses;
- Foster meaningful partnerships with industry, government, and community groups;
- Lead, develop and maintain an international research profile, contributing to the growth of the Institute through research and teaching.
About You
To be considered for this position, you will have demonstrated:
- An outstanding international scholarly reputation including an outstanding record of research publications in refereed international journals in Exercise and Sports Science;
- Experience in establishing, leading and managing research groups;
- Extensive leadership and management experience, including a strong record of supervising Doctoral students to completion;
- Strong industry connections with industry, government and community groups in Exercise and Sports Science;
- Ability to travel between Victorian campuses regularly.
All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.
How to Apply
Please apply by Tuesday, 12 November 2024.
Applicants are required to submit a resume and response to the key selection criteria.
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