Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching | Hamilton

• Are you a go-getter, who thrives in a higher education environment?

• This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the development and delivery of our Sport and Human Performance degree within the School of Sport and Human Movement

• Join our dynamic team with an academic reputation for sport-related studies that is in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the development and delivery of our Sport and Human Performance degree. The role will participate in undergraduate teaching, including the conduct of lectures to large student cohorts, as well as small group workshops, laboratories and seminars. This role will also supervise honours, graduate and postgraduate students, as well as student work integrated learning experiences, as required. This role will further maintain quality research and contribute to knowledge development through scholarship and publication. Please see the link for more information about our Sport and Human Performance programmes.

The salary of a Senior Lecturer position will range between $107,177 to 140,599 per year, commensurate with the level of appointment, qualifications, skills and experience. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus.

For more information on the role please see the position description.  Enquiries should be directed to Dr Will Roberts, Head of Sport and Human Movement at will.roberts@waikato.ac.nz

All applications must be online through the apply here function (emailed applications will not be accepted). 

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You are a PhD in a discipline relevant to Sport Coaching or a related discipline, who thrives in a higher education environment, where you enjoy teaching, postgraduate supervision as well as maintaining and developing original scholarship and research. You possess a research profile relevant to study of Sport coaching, and a keen interest to build interdisciplinary collaborations with staff across the School, particularly in the areas of Human Performance Science (i.e. skill acquisition, performance analysis, strength and conditioning, psychology).

You are self-motivated and quick learning, with a demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of our great team. An ability to relate effectively and sensitively to students and staff from a variety of backgrounds and cultures is essential. 

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we? 

The Division of Health is in a strong growth phase, expanding the range of programmes that it offers in response to some of the urgent workforce pressures in Aotearoa. The Sport and Human Performance programmes of the Division enjoy strong enrolments at both Master’s and Bachelor’s level and boast an academic reputation for sport-related studies that is in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings. The Division is committed to growing the Sport and Human Movement programmes to service Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. For more information about our Sport and Human Performance programmes

Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato, the University of Waikato, has its people at heart and strives to provide students with a world-class education and staff with a safe, friendly and collaborative environment where their contributions and engagement are valued. 

We also stand proudly behind our University moto, Ko Te Tangata – For the People.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success!  Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths.  Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students, and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all. 

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close on Friday October 18, 2024

Requisition Number 1001944