JOB: The University of Waikato

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Department of Sport and Leisure Studies, School of Education

The Department of Sport and Leisure Studies seeks an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join a young and vibrant staff to undertake teaching and research in the area of the psychology / social psychology of sport, exercise and / or health. The position will commence in June 2006.

The Department particularly welcomes applications from candidates interested in developing and applying creative and innovative approaches towards the area. Such approaches may include new or emerging (quantitative or qualitative) methods, theories, themes or critical perspectives.

The appointee will teach two undergraduate papers and one graduate paper, and supervise graduate students. The appointee will have the opportunity to restructure these papers in accordance with their research interests.

Applicants must hold a doctorate (or near completion) in sport, exercise or health psychology or a related health or social science discipline. Applicants must be actively researching in their specialist area; they should have a record of published research. The successful applicant will participate in the PBRF (government-sponsored research funding exercise).

Applicants should have teaching experience and be able to demonstrate effectiveness in teaching in their area of expertise.

Demonstrated abilities to attract external research grants and forge links with the broader community would be an advantage.

Applicants must be willing to perform appropriate administrative tasks as directed by the Chair of the Department and the Dean of the School of Education and be able to work effectively as a pro-active member of a team.

Enquiries of an academic nature can be made to Dr Margaret Scratchley, Chair of Department of Sport and Leisure Studies at 64 7 838 4466 ext 7777 or by email at scratch@waikato.ac.nz

Salary range for Lecturers is NZ$51,028 to $63,301 per year and for Senior Lecturers is NZ$63,872 to $75,411 per year.

Applications close on 16 December 2005

Application forms are available from:
www.waikato.ac.nz/hrm/ or the Human Resource Management Division, The University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton, telephone 64 7 838 4003, 64 7 856 0135, email: hrm@waikato.ac.nz.