Lead Human Movement Sciences - Associate Professor

University of Fort Hare; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Faculty of Health Sciences at University of Fort Hare invites applications from visionary academics to join the Human Movement Sciences Department at the Associate Professor level. The role emphasizes leadership across module coordination and clinical education, delivering an outstanding undergraduate programme and contributing to research and curriculum development.

We seek an internationally connected scholar with a doctoral degree, strong postgraduate supervision, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Human Movement Sciences or closely related field.
• At least 7 years’ experience in higher education.
• Extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience.
• Track record of international and national accredited research publications.
• Postgraduate supervision experience with Masters/Doctoral supervision.
• Evidence of successful external fundraising for research.
• Some standing as a scholar in a chosen research area.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across module coordination and clinical education.
• Drive excellence in the undergraduate programme and beyond.
• Lead teaching, curriculum development and assessment.
• Supervise postgraduate research and supervise theses.
• Pursue research grants and funding proposals.
• Collaborate internationally and engage with community.

Skills

Teaching Leadership

Grant Writing

Curriculum Development

International Collaboration

Education

Doctoral Degree in Human Movement Sciences

Job description

The Faculty of Health Sciences at University of Fort Hare invites applications from visionary academics to join the Human Movement Sciences Department at the Associate Professor level. The role emphasizes leadership across module coordination and clinical education, delivering an outstanding undergraduate programme and contributing to research and curriculum development.

We seek an internationally connected scholar with a doctoral degree, strong postgraduate supervision, and a track record of