Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Sport and Health SciencesFaculty of Health | Te Kaupeka OrangaUniversity of Canterbury | Te Whare Wananga of WaitahaLocated in Christchurch, New Zealand | AotearoaFull-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE each)Continuing (i.e. permanent) positionGenerous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunitiesAu Mahi | What You Will DoApplications are invited for a full-time, permanent position at Pukenga | Lecturer or Pukenga Matua | Senior Lecturer level within the Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health. This is an exciting opportunity for an emerging or experienced academic scholar to contribute significantly to research and teaching at Te Whare Wananga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC). The successful applicant will provide significant contributions to teaching and the delivery of academic courses and programmes, engage in the full range of research activities, including postgraduate supervision, and undertake academic leadership and service duties within the programmes, Faculty, and University. The successful applicant will join our Health and Sports Teams teaching into our Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor in Sport, Master of Health, and Masters of Sport Science programmes. Research and teaching expertise will include at least one of the following areas: physical activity, wellbeing, nutrition, community-focused health services, epidemiology, population health in the areas of nutrition, diverse populations, and/or addressing inequalities in health.Mou | Who You AreThe successful candidate will be either an emerging (Pukenga | Lecturer) or more experienced (Pukenga Matua | Senior Lecturer) academic, with demonstrated teaching and research experience. You will have experience in the health and/or sport sector and demonstrate a good understanding of health and/or sport in Aotearoa | New Zealand context. The successful candidate will drive research in an area of their choice that informs their teaching and attracts external funding, as well as develop and extend partnerships/collaboration with external stakeholders, Faculties across UC, with Maori communities, and develop national and international collaborations.Applicants will need to demonstrate the following characteristics:Hold a doctoral degree in Health / Sport or other relevant discipline.Relevant and effective tertiary teaching experience in their specialist area(s). Willingness and ability to both develop and lead undergraduate and postgraduate courses and contribute to teaching of other courses/majors in the physical activity and wellbeing area, as well as population nutrition and/or epidemiology.Competency and confidence in bicultural practice, including a commitment to upholding the values, tikanga, kawa, and traditions as guided by Ngai Tuahuriri, the mana whenua. Ability in te reo Maori me ana tikanga would be an advantage.At the senior lecturer level, should have a record of successful supervision of research students.An appropriate research publication history, and plans for future research, grant funding, and publication consistent with appointment at Pukenga | Lecturer or Pukenga Matua | Senior Lecturer rank.The successful applicant will have opportunities for national and international conference travel to support their research and teaching activities and will have the opportunity to network with international leaders in their field through the University's unique Erskine and Canterbury Fellowship Schemes and through the University's academic staff exchange programmes with Oxford and Cambridge Universities in the UK.Mahi Ngatahi | Who You Will Work WithTe Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and research activities that respond to the dynamic nature of the health and sport sectors and their workforce. We offer undergraduate programmes in Sport and Health Sciences as well as postgraduate programmes in Counselling, Social Work, Child and Family Psychology, Nursing, Health Leadership, and various population health and clinical endorsements within the Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Health Sciences.What we offerThe University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:Relocation support.Widely accessible sabbatical provision.Generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%).University and Faculty scholarship support for graduate students.Generous annual leave provisions.Flexible working arrangements.Supportive working environment.Professional development and study opportunities.A unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff, and Academic Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies: The salary range for this position is: Lecturer (2.01-2.06 $89,645 - $108,144) to Senior Lecturer (4.01 - 4.05 $113,826 - $129,098).The closing date for this position is: Sunday 17 November 2024 (midnight NZ time).Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following:A cover letter which includes a 2-3 page statement outlining your research interests and goals and teaching philosophy (combined).A Resume which includes a list of relevant research publications (combined).For overseas applicants, please visit the Immigration New Zealand website to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand.
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