Job Description

Title of PositionSenior LecturerPost Number8021030 (ITS 0313)Faculty/DepartmentUniversity of the Western Cape -> Community & Health Sciences -> Sport, Recreation & Exercise Science (SRES)Type of PositionPermanent - Full TimeLength of Contract PeriodLocationMain Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)Closing Date31/10/2024Role Clarification & Key Performance AreasThe University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching and research, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty. The post requires the incumbent to develop, grow and drive Sport Science/Biokinetics related initiatives at UWC that are nationally and internationally recognised. The department offers the following accredited programmes: Bachelor of Arts in Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science, Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Science, Bachelor of Arts Honours in Sport and Exercise Science (with Sport Conditioning, and Community Health Promotion through Sport options), Bachelor of Science Honours in Biokinetics, Bachelor of Arts Honours in Biokinetics, Master of Arts in Biokinetics, Master of Science in Biokinetics, Master of Arts in Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science, Doctor of Philosophy.The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibilities:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the SRES department.
• Conduct research and publish in the field of Sport Sciences/Biokinetics.
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• Supervision of research projects.
• Participation in research programmes, curriculum development and staff development.
• Engaging in community-related activities.
• Responsible for administrative duties within the department/unit, faculty and the university.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in Biokinetics.
• Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• A track record of quality peer reviewed publications in the field of Sports Sciences and Biokinetics.
• Full registration with the HPCSA in biokinetics.
• Full registration with the Biokinetics Association of South Africa (BASA).
• Postgraduate research supervision experience (Honours or Masters supervision).
• Evidence of peer reviewed publications.

Added advantages

• Proficiency in two or more South African languages.
• Experience in research supervision at a PhD level.
• A valid driver's license.
• Evidence of community engagement in diverse contexts.
• At least three (3) years' experience in a higher education institution.

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

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