Sport Sciences Roehampton University (London, UK)

Dear NASSS Members and sport sociology community,

The Sport Sciences Programme at Roehampton University is seeking to appoint a Head of Subject. The position would be ideal for senior academics, Associate or Full professors, in the sociology of sport (and exercise). Sport Sciences at Roehampton has a strong focus on teaching and researching sociology and cultural studies of sport.

The position offers a wide range of research and teaching activities in the context of one of the world’s most socially and culturally vibrant cities. As London rumbles towards the 2012 Olympic Games there are numerous opportunities for direct observation and research into the socio-cultural impact of sport. The person appointed would also be a member of the Centre for Scientific and Cultural Research in Sport (CSCRS). The Centre has a long tradition of research in the area of sport, leisure and culture with a focus on sport and social identities, embodiment and media sport.

http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/researchcentres/cscrs/index.html

See the full job ad: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/SK079/Head_of_Sport_Sciences/

See below for details of the position:


Head of Sport Sciences
School of Human and Life Sciences
REF: HR19/08
£44,638 to £51,255 p.a. inc.
A chair could be available for an exceptional candidate.
Roehampton University enjoys a growing international reputation and delivers outstanding programmes.

We are located in 54 acres of parkland in south-west London and offer an ideal environment in which to work and learn.

We foster a culture of excellence, innovation and aspiration in teaching and research. We are committed to our people, promoting diversity and equality of opportunity for all.

The School of Human and Life Sciences is seeking a senior academic to act as Head of Sport Sciences and provide academic leadership for a successful team of Physiologists, Biomechanists, Psychologists and Social Scientists. There are excellent, purpose built lab facilities for both teaching and research and we have close links with professional athletes and teams, locally, nationally and internationally.

You will be an ambitious individual able to lead Sport Sciences with a clear vision of the future direction, having relevant teaching and curriculum development experience, and a personal commitment to high quality research.

Under the direction of the Dean, and as part of the School's Senior Management, you will provide leadership across the key areas of learning and teaching, research and enterprise.

Whilst this appointment is offered on a without term basis, the headship is available for a period of three years in the first instance, renewable by mutual agreement. Following this period the role holder will revert to their substantive role of Principal Lecturer/Reader or Professor depending on their original appointment. This title will be retained after completion of the headship.

Prospective applicants who wish to discuss this position can contact the Dean of the School of Human and Life Sciences, Michael Barham on 020 8392 3617.

For further information please contact Human Resources on 020 8392 3644 (24 hour answerphone), email hr@roehampton.ac.uk or visit our website at www.roehampton.ac.uk/jobs. Please quote reference HR19/08.

Closing date: 17 March 2008.
Interview date: 1 April 2008.