Professor of Exercise and Sports Science and Head of Discipline

1 month ago


Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Federation University Australia Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Exercise and Sports Science Academic to lead and drive initiatives in a growing University. As the Professor, Exercise and Sports Science and Head of Discipline, you will be responsible for strategic leadership within the Institute and represent the Discipline internally and with industry and professional bodies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide academic leadership and managerial decision-making in Exercise and Sports Science
  • Provide mentorship and support for junior academic staff career development
  • Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of student retention and success strategies
  • Manage accreditation and other quality assurance processes for exercise and sports science courses
  • Foster meaningful partnerships with industry, government, and community groups
  • Lead, develop, and maintain an international research profile, contributing to the growth of the Institute through research and teaching
About You

To be considered for this position, you will have demonstrated:

  • An outstanding international scholarly reputation, including an outstanding record of research publications in refereed international journals in Exercise and Sports Science
  • Experience in establishing, leading, and managing research groups
  • Extensive leadership and management experience, including a strong record of supervising Doctoral students to completion
  • Strong industry connections with industry, government, and community groups in Exercise and Sports Science
  • Ability to travel between Victorian campuses regularly

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

Please apply by submitting a resume and response to the key selection criteria. Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant.



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