Associate Professor - (2190) at University of Western Cape

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the SRES department.
• Conduct research and publish in the field of Sport Sciences.
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
• Undertake community engagement and outreach.
• Provide academic leadership.
• Responsible for application and securing research grants and/or third-stream income.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD or equivalent, in Sport Sciences.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning, in the field of Sport Sciences.
• A track record of quality peer reviewed publications in the field of Sports Sciences.
• A record of successful Masters supervision and evidence of at least current PhD supervision.
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and where appropriate, an international presence in his/her discipline.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in a higher education institution.

Added advantage

• NRF rating.  

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Language of instruction of the institution).
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a culturally diverse environment.
• Student focused approach.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership.

Closing Date
13/2/2026