School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences
TE KURA PARA-WHAKAWAI
Based in Dunedin, the School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences/Te Kura Para-Whakawai at the University of Otago/Te Whare Wānaga o Otāgo has a long-standing international reputation as a leader in education, research and community service.
Since 2017, the QS World University rankings place Otago in the top 15 institutions globally and New Zealand's leading university for sport and exercise related subjects.
The role - Te mahi
The successful applicant's expertise will be informed by Pedagogical and Socio-cultural theoretical perspectives, and they will apply their Pedagogy expertise in either the Sports Coaching, Physical Education and/or Leadership contexts.
The general expectations for the role include the following key tasks:
- Coordinating and delivering effective research-informed undergraduate teaching and learning in our SPEX 207 Understanding Sports Coaching and SPEX 307 Coaching, Leadership and Mentoring papers as well as contribute to teaching at 100-level.
- Contributing to research-informed teaching and learning at postgraduate level.
- Contributing to curriculum development and leadership within the School's undergraduate majors, particularly the Physical Education, Activity and Health major.
- Contributing to the research activities of the School, including developing/growing your own impactful research programme, publishing in high-quality peer-reviewed journals, obtaining external funding support, and supervising research students.
- Contributing to the effective and efficient running of the School and its responsibilities within the University and out to the wider community.
- Promoting the School's efforts to understand and realise the letter and the spirit of the University's Māori Strategic Framework, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Your skills and experience - Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
The successful candidate will have:
- A confirmed doctoral degree in the field of Pedagogy with a focus on Sport Coaching, Physical Education and/or Leadership.
- Experience of effective teaching in field of expertise at a tertiary institution.
- A developing research focus with a track record of publishing high quality research, (commensurate with years of research experience) and ability to secure competitive grants.
- Commitment to upholding values, tikanga, kawa and traditions, as guided by Ngāi Tahu who are mana whenua in the region.
- An ability to form collaborations and work collegially.
Practical experience of supporting the delivery of Sport Coaching/Education opportunities within community contexts is desirable.
Further Details - Pūroko
This is a unique opportunity for a creative and committed individual to make a significant contribution to the Pedagogy field while being well supported by staff in a collegial and dynamic School and University.
We particularly welcome applications from Māori and Pasifika scholars.
Ideally, applicants will also be familiar with the University of Otago's strategic direction through to 2030 (Pae Tata) which include commitments to:
- Provide a compelling and viable educational offer that delivers excellent student outcomes and experiences.
- Organise and focus research and innovation efforts to deliver high-quality, impactful research.
- Support our people to achieve their best.
- Whakamana Te Tiriti o Waitangi- strengthen our capability, capacity, and culture to honourTe Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Achieve our ambition to become a more global and connected university.
This is a permanent, full-time (1.0 FTE) position, located in Dunedin.
The appointment range for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer is $90,902 to $138,182.
Candidates are requested to submit a CV, letter of application and 3-4 referee contact details.
Applications quoting reference number 2400483 will close on Sunday, 21 April 2024.
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