Assistant or Associate Professor in Sports Business and Management (Research and Education) – School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences – 105179 – Grade 8 or 9

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Assistant or Associate Professor in Sports Business and Management (Research and Education) – School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences – 105179 – Grade 8 or 9

Company

University of Birmingham

Job description

Job Description:Position DetailsSchool of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation SciencesLocation: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UKGrade 8 Full time starting salary is normally in the range £46,485 to £55,295 with potential progression once in post to £62,098Grade 9 Full time starting salary is normally in the range £56,921 to £65,814 with potential progression once in post to £85,544Grade: 8 or 9Full Time, PermanentClosing date: 23rd February 2025BackgroundThis is an outstanding opportunity to join the University of Birmingham and to drive delivery and development across this important educational offering and research and development area of Sport Business and Management, and Leadership. In collaboration with the Birmingham Business School (BBS), the School of Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation Sciences (SportExR) is looking for talented and ambitious individuals who can help position the University of Birmingham at the forefront of this sector both in the UK and internationally. The ideal candidate will have expertise appropriate to the level of position in sport or exercise related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Medicine), coaching, or the business or management sport, along with a track record of facilitating learning with diverse learners either in higher education or in industry i.e., professional development. With a focus on key themes of leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, and professional practice, we particularly welcome applications from those with the ability to seamlessly integrate with our external business networks and industry partnerships, and, dependent on experience, have the ambition to lead or support research and educational development initiatives across these areas.The role holder will be based in Edgbaston, Birmingham. You will be part of an exciting and inclusive environment for exceptional study, learning and research that was ranked highly in REF2021. Sitting within the Graduate School for Sport and Professional Practice (GSSPP) in SportExR, you will be joining a highly motivated and multidisciplinary team with a shared interest in developing people and practice. Our mission is to equip and enable our graduates to be impactful in their professions and for our research to underpin this practice. You will contribute to a range of research, teaching, and administration. In addition, you will be expected to demonstrate academic citizenship, developing and maintaining generous, mutually respectful and supportive working relationships with all staff and students, and ensuring the way you carry out your role impacts positively on how others can carry out theirs.Through pursuit of research and scholarship and developing new opportunities, synergies, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the wider University, the Birmingham Business School, and beyond, we are looking for candidates who will actively contribute to that portfolio, our offering, and our community. Come and join us.Teaching is likely to include a substantial contribution at both UG and PG levels to: (a) the management, development (including programme/module review) and delivery of teaching and assessment; and (b) enhancement of the student experience or employability. The role will typically also involve developing and advising others and, dependent on experience, will include: (a) providing support and advice to staff and students; (b) supervising and examining PhD students, and; (c) developing and advising and supporting others on learning and teaching tasks and methods.Research is likely to involve initiating, conducting, and disseminating original research. Your research will have measurable outcomes reflected in your growing national (and ideally international) reputation and, depending on experience, bring added ambition and contribution to the research portfolio of the University.Management and administration is likely to involve contributions at Departmental and School level, and/or making an important contribution to some managerial/leadership activities (e.g. working groups) within the University and dependent on experience. This may include developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, public engagement, widening participation, schools outreach, or similar activities at Department/School level or further within the University.Role SummaryThe role holder will be based in Edgbaston. The key duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to: giving lectures and seminars and supervising undergraduate / post-graduate students, course development and innovation, taking an active part in examinations, carrying out innovative research and writing papers on topics relevant to the specialist subject area (this will include journals, books and other material), and obtaining research grant funding.The successful applicant will have a PhD in a relevant specialist subject area, as well as postdoctoral experience. We are looking for candidates who will actively contribute to our portfolio and community, through pursuit of research that will bring new opportunities, synergies, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will also have a track record in teaching at a higher education institution.Appointments will be made at either an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level please specify which role you are applying for in the application.To download the full job description please click here:Informal enquiries to Dr Shushu Chen, email:We believe there is no such thing as a ‘typical’ member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone .

Expected salary

£46485 – 55295 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:26:23 GMT

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