ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / SENIOR LECTURE P001500 (Re-advert)
Listing reference: nwu_001503
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 15 March 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Sports and Fitness
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
DIVISION: HEALTH SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT: PC SCHOOL OF HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: P001500
POSITION: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / SENIOR LECTURE
PEROMNES GRADE: A6/A7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
This is an academic position on the Potchefstroom campus within the School of Human Movement Sciences, subprogram Kinderkinetics. The purpose of the position is to fill a vacancy. The Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor will perform Teaching and Learning, Research and Community engagement activities with in the School of Human Movement Sciences and the Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation research focus area.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and Learning:
· Provide Teaching and Learning to graduate and post graduate students.
2. Research:
· Self-initiated research, international publication, grant applications, conference presentations, supervision of post-graduate students and collaboration in research projects.
3. Community engagement:
· Community engagement through implementation of expertise
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· PhD in Human Movement Sciences.
· Registration with South African Professional Institute of Kinderkinetics (SAPIK).
· Extensive ISI accredited publication record and proof of supervising post-graduate students at Master and Doctoral level.
EXPERIENCE:
· Teaching and Learning:
· Motor Learning and Control; Swimming; Gymnastics; Special need population; Kinderkinetics practical and theoretical modules; any modules related to paediatric exercise sciences:
- Senior Lecture: 3 - 5 years
- Associate Professor: 5 - 7 years
· Research
- Senior Lecture: More than two ISI accredited publication, supervision of a Master’s student and research project management
- Associate Professor: Extensive list of ISI accredited international publications, graduated Master and Doctoral candidates and proof of research funding
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
·
· Experience and applied knowledge in Human Movement Sciences related to Motor Learning and Control, Kinderkinetics theory and practice, and/or Paediatric Exercise Sciences.
· Experience and knowledge to present gross motor development and remedial lessons to neuro-typical and a-typical developed children.
· Application of research knowledge and evidence of involvement in research projects within the field of Kinderkinetics and/or Paediatric Exercise Sciences.
· Ability to supervise research students at honours, masters and at PhD level.
· Ability to conduct basic and applied research in the field of Kinderkinetics and/or Paediatric Exercise Sciences.
· Experience in grant application, project management and conference presentations
· Computer literate with a working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), emails, the internet, and electronic diaries.
· Experience of a LMS system will serve as an advantage.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
· The ability to act independently and cooperatively in a multidisciplinary environment.
· Ability to function independently, autonomously, systematically, and accurately.
· The ability to solve problems independently and as part of a group.
· Professional and ethical behaviour with good decision-making and analytical skills.
· Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
· The ability to build and maintain sound interpersonal relations and function effectively as part of a team.
· Must be able to interact with undergraduate and postgraduate students.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof JH de Ridder Tel: 018 299 1811
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Janine Da Gama 016 910 3451
CLOSING DATE: 15 March 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 June 2023
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.