JOB: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Health promotion, wellness and physical activity

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

Health promotion, wellness and physical activity

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 broadly defined area of health promotion, wellness and physical activity (recreation and sport). The position is available from February 2007.

The Department particularly welcomes applications from candidates interested in developing and applying creative and innovative approaches towards health promotion and physical activity at the community level. Such approaches may include new or emerging approaches and strategies, new (quantitative or qualitative) methods, new theories, or critical perspectives.

The appointee will teach an existing 100-level undergraduate paper (Physical Activity, Fitness and Lifestyle) and a new undergraduate paper that amalgamates two existing 300-level papers (Healthy Communities, Healthy Lifestyles, and Managing Sport and Leisure). The appointee will have the opportunity to restructure these papers in accordance with their research interests. The appointee will be expected to develop a graduate paper in their area of interest and to supervise graduate students.

Scholars with knowledge and experience of pedagogy and the secondary school health curriculum are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should also have a demonstrated ability to forge links with the broader community, and should have knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi and a commitment to biculturalism.

Applicants should hold a doctorate (or near completion) in a science, health or social science discipline. Applicants should 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 would be an advantage.

Applicants should be willing to perform appropriate administrative tasks, as negotiated with the Chair of the Department and the Dean of the School of Education. Applicants should be able to work effectively as a pro-active member of a team.

Enquiries of an academic nature can be made to Professor Douglas Booth, Chair of Department of Sport and Leisure Studies at 64 7 838 4466 ext 7957 or by email at dbooth@waikato.ac.nz

Salary range for Lecturers is NZ$56,815 to $69,367 per year and for Senior Lecturers is NZ$71,115 to $95,386 per year.

Applications close on 24 November 2006

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.