Professor of Sports Coaching
Edge Hill University -Faculty of Arts And Sciences
Salary negotiable
Ref: EHP0023-0413
Edge Hill University is one of the fastest growing universities in the United Kingdom and has been providing higher education for over 125 years, based on an ethos of opportunity through excellence. The past five years have seen student applications double, turnover increase at a rate of around 20% per annum, and an investment of £130m on campus. Edge Hill is a dynamic and ambitious university with a clear sense of direction, a commitment to enhancing its reputation, and with significant resources to invest in its future. It is currently ranked in the top 20 of the Sunday Times 75 Best Companies to Work for in the Public Sector.
The Faculty of Arts & Sciences is a diverse grouping of academic and professional traditions, with a strong sense of identity and a fast-growing reputation for its research and teaching. A number of openings have arisen for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the Faculty. We are particularly keen to continue to build our research capacity, and welcome applications from established researchers or those committed to developing their research careers.
We are seeking to appoint a Professor of Sports Coaching. You will contribute to the development of the Sports Coaching research plan, attracting external research funding and supporting the research activities of colleagues. With a commitment to high quality teaching and an established teaching profile you will have the opportunity to work in a stimulating environment driven by research and teaching excellence objectives. Experience of supervising PhDs to successful completion is also required.
For informal enquiries about any of these vacancies, you may wish to contact Professor George Talbot, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Arts & Sciences, at George.Talbot@edgehill.ac.uk
For an online application form and job description, please click on the ‘Apply’ button below.
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms: 24 May 2013.
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