Professor and Head
School of Human Movement Studies
Fixed-term full-time appointment for five
years
Reference Number: 25098
The Queensland University of Technology (Brisbane, Australia) is
seeking an exceptional candidate for the position of Professor and Head,
School of Human Movement Studies to provide leadership, management and
support to all staff within the School. The Head will continue the
development of the School’s strategic direction and enhance the School’s
close collaboration with industry and health sector partners.
The Faculty of Health offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs to
over 4,500 students through its five Schools: Nursing, Optometry,
Psychology & Counselling, Public Health, and Human Movement
Studies.
The School of Human Movement Studies is one of the leading schools of its
type in Australia, with a strong commitment to excellence in research,
teaching, and service. The School has a strong research base and
maintains research links both nationally and internationally. There is
strong demand for the School’s teaching in the fields of exercise and
sports science, exercise and sports nutrition, and physical and health
education. The School offers double degrees with nursing, nutrition and
dietetics, podiatry, and education; and teaches the physical education
component of the University’s Bachelor of Education program.
Approximately 1,000 students are taught by the School, which has a
complement of 50 academic, research and professional staff. Further
information on the School is available at
http://www.hlth.qut.edu.au/hms/
Heads of School play a major role in
academic leadership and school management within the Faculty. A Head of
School is responsible to the Dean of the Faculty for the management of
the School and, in collaboration with the Dean, is expected to represent
the School and Faculty in interactions with business, government,
professional bodies and the community, nationally and internationally.
The appointee will provide active leadership in teaching, research and
service; strategically manage the School’s resources to achieve
performance objectives and high quality outcomes; and encourage and
promote a sense of unity, cooperation and common purpose amongst the
School's staff.
An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful
candidate.
Appointment will be fixed-term for five years with an option for renewal.
New Professors at QUT are eligible for a University grant to use on
work-related projects.
Closes: 13 April 2005
FURTHER INFORMATION: Before submitting an application, applicants
should refer to all additional information listed at qut.com (see Jobs at
QUT) regarding conditions of employment, applying for positions and
information about the University. For further clarification about this
position, after reading the selection criteria and duty statement,
contact Professor Ken Bowman on (07) 3864 5780, e-mail:
k.bowman@....
If you require further information on conditions of employment contact
the Human Resources Department on (07) 3864 4167 or e-mail:
e.wills@....
QUT is an equal opportunity employer and employer of choice for
women.
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