CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The Department of Human Movement Science is a well-established academic department housed in a state-of-the-art building. It has a recognized Biokinetics and Sport Science Unit (BSSU) and is an integral part of the Madibaz High Performance Complex. The Department is looking for a qualified sport scientist with in-depth knowledge in the field of sport psychology and sport science for high performance coaching. The incumbent will be expected to facilitate and administer the learning of students in modules presented at undergraduate and postgraduate level, to do research, to contribute to community engagement and to be involved in the core functions of the Department and the University.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Lecture in the various Human Movement Science under- and postgraduate programs and taking responsibility for, amongst others, but not necessarily limited to the following focus areas: sport psychology; game analyses; sport science for high performance coaching
• Be responsible for all academic related activities, including compiling course guides, manuals, lectures notes, assessments, and other related activities
• Assist and be involved with research in the department together with supervision of senior undergraduate and postgraduate students in research
• Assist and conduct academic and operational administration
• Identify students at risk, develop intervention strategies and monitor student progress
• Participate in community engagement and service learning.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Good knowledge of the theory and applications of under- and postgraduate teaching in the areas of sport psychology; game analyses and sport science for high performance coaching
• Experience in facilitating learning at a tertiary level
• Experience in the utilization of specialized sport science laboratory equipment and software
• Proven ability to facilitate learning of students in theoretical and practical components of Human Movement Science
• Ability to compile student guides and manuals
• Good administrative skills
• Ability to contribute to community engagement and service learning
• Ability to conduct research, publish, as well as present findings at conferences
• Ability to supervise under and postgraduate research
• Ability to work as part of a team in meeting the inter and multidisciplinary nature of the discipline 

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for appointment to this post, candidates must have the following:

Qualification

Be in possession of a Master's degree in Human Movement Science (or equivalent)

Experience

Have two years of experience in teaching/lecturing/research at university level in the relevant area of human movement science

Provide evidence of experience in the utilization of specialized high-performance sport science laboratory equipment and software

Research

The publication of a journal article(s) or a conference presentation would be a strong recommendation

Skills

Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff and the public

Have proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel, Power-Point and Outlook).

Important

Please note that candidates who are invited for an interview may be expected to unde