Professor of Sport and Exercise Sciences. Science and Engineering

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1 Professor of Sport and xercise Sciences Science and ngineering

2 Sport and xercise Sciences Professor of Sport and xercise Sciences Position Details Faculty/Professional Support Service Science and ngineering School/Department Department of Sport and xercise Sciences Division/Section/Unit Technical Services Job Title Professor Sport and xercise Sciences Vacancy No Recruitment Team Grade Senior staff Hours of Work As required to fulfil the role Contract Duration (Perm/Fixed Term) Permanent Reports To (Job Title) Faculty PVC Science and ngineering Responsible For (Job Title) N/A Principle Accountabilities The role of Professor is one of the highest academic distinctions conferred by the University and postholders are expected to have an international reputation and have made a sustained, significant and original contribution to knowledge in their particular field, and to contribute and operate at the highest levels of seniority. The role will be based predominantly on one of the following: teaching, research or enterprise, and will also contribute to a broad range of activities including; providing excellence and innovation in teaching, leading knowledge exchange activities, demonstrating leadership, mentoring and support for other colleagues and exceling in academic citizenship to support the strategic objectives of the University. All Professors are expected to contribute to teaching, supervision of students, and to administrative duties in their Department. They are also often called upon for cross Faculty and University duties, as well as nternal and xternal representation duties (including serving on relevant nternal and xternal committees). The post holder will be required to increase income generation through research funding and consultancy contracts from relavent and wide ranging funders to create a sustainable research culture for sport and exercise sciences. They will also participate in curriculum development and delivery of new postgraduate level courses in sport and exercise sciences.

3 Professor of Sport and xercise Sciences Key Tasks Research (for those Professors appointed to the Research Route) Achieve and sustain an internationally leading research profile consistent with the research priorities of the relevant subject area that increases the global visibility and reputation of the University. Be recognised as an esteemed and influential authority in the relevant field by speaking (including plenaries) at international conferences, providing distinguished contributions to the academic discipline through society and committee work, awards/ prizes, and acting as a peer reviewer or thesis examiner and consulting contracts. Produce significant outputs of international quality as appropriate to the discipline which may include publications in relevant and esteemed journals; highly regarded monographs, books, exhibitions or performances. Generate collaborative and contract research of significant value (relevant to the discipline) either as a principal investigator or co-investigator. Take responsibility for attracting postgraduate research students and successfully supervising them to completion within the appropriate study period. Secure external research funding and develop and maintain a portfolio of research grants and contracts of significant value. nitiate, lead and collaborate in research initiatives with colleagues both within the University and externally, including internationally. Learning and Teaching (for those Professors appointed to the Learning and Teaching Route) Demonstrate leadership in teaching which promotes and significantly enhances the student experience and has gained external recognition and has the potential to impact practice beyond the institution. This may include: developing and delivering changes that enhance the curriculum, learning materials, assessments, and or student experience, delivering improved outcomes and improving the teaching and learning of colleagues by influencing or inspiring them. Publish highly regarded H books. Produce outputs in education and pedagogy appropriate to the discipline which may include conference papers, publications in relevant journals; monographs, books, exhibitions or performances. Build a peer assessed, national reputation for excellence in learning and teaching at the University including recognised leadership activity within professional organisations or bodies. Contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practice in how to deliver excellent higher education teaching.

4 Professor of Sport and xercise Sciences Key Tasks continued... Teach, oversee and inspire excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate students, provide academic and pastoral advice and conduct associated assessments. Provide academic and pastoral support to undergraduate and postgraduate students and supervise postgraduate students at Masters and Doctoral levels where appropriate. Lead on the development of research-based education in the discipline Knowledge xchange/nterprise (for those Professors appointed to the K/nterprise Route) Secure, lead and manage a successful portfolio of knowledge exchange activities or projects with demonstrable social and/or economic impact. This may include consultancy, incubation, design and delivery of research led CPD programmes, licensing P, the creation of spinout companies and collaborations with public, private and third sector organisations. Lead and manage enterprise-related projects including team leadership, mentoring and develop the skills of staff and resource management. Provide a substantial contribution to the development of academic enterprise across a broad range of enterprise or cultural activities. Provide an original contribution to knowledge, practice (including craft) and performance at a high level; such as introducing new partnerships to the University and leading new developments in knowledge exchange. nitiate innovative knowledge-led partnerships with external organisations and facilitate collaboration between staff in external or partner organisations. Build on a significant track record of successful collaboration and leadership of externally funded knowledge exchange projects. Secure income through competition from a range of sources, i.e. consultancy contracts, knowledge transfer partnerships (KTPs) and externally funded research. Lead involvement in regional, national and international enterprise bodies including student enterprise. Lead contribution to the advancement of external knowledge transfer or professional practice at national or international level. Lead involvement of knowledge exchange (K) through public engagement and/or policy development and implementation, curation of exhibitions, production of shows and events.

5 Professor of Sport and xercise Sciences Key Tasks continued... lements of other routes All professors are expected to contribute to elements of the other routes they haven t been appointed under. For intance Professors appointed under the Research route will be expected to teach and contribute to K and nterprise, as directed by the Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor or their delegate. Related Activities and Functions ngage in relevant admnistration (for instance committee attendance, management of courses.) Provide academic leadership within the university including mentoring early career colleagues. Represent the University externally. ngage in training programmes in the University (e.g. through Staff Development) which are consistent with your needs and aspirations and those of the department. ngage fully with the annual Performance and Development Review (PDR) process. Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably requested and that are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. Special Features Travel both nationally and internationally and work evenings and occasional weekends. Miscellaneous You will ensure that appropriate management systems and procedures are in place to meet your health and safety duties and responsibilities contained within the University s health and safety policy. n particular you will ensure that appropriate risk assessments are carried out in respect of significant hazards and that safety inspections are undertaken on at least an annual cycle in each workplace under your control. You are responsible for: Assessing and managing risk for all elements of work within your own area and for ensuring effective risk management processes are in place across your department Applying the University s qual Opportunities Policy in your own area of responsibility and in your general conduct Promoting high levels of customer care within your own areas of work Promoting public engagement as a key element of community involvement

6 Professor of Sport and xercise Sciences Miscellaneous Continued... Supporting and engaging in the University s drive for continuous improvement through people management and development Assessing the training and development needs of each member of departmental staff to ensure they are adequately supported in relation to their work responsibilities Promoting and engaging in the University s strategy and actions on environmental sustainability You are expected to engage with the PDR process in relation to the setting of your own objectives with your manager to assist in the monitoring of your performance. n addition, you are expected to deliver the PDR process for your departmental staff and set appropriate objectives to assist in performance monitoring and the development of the individual. Such other relevant duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may be assigned by the Manager in agreement with you. Such agreement should not be unreasonably withheld. You may be, with reasonable notice, required to work at any of the Manchester Metropolitan University sites. Review This is a description of the job at the time of issue. t is the University s practice periodically to review and update job descriptions to ensure that they accurately reflect the current nature of the job and requirements of the University and to incorporate reasonable changes where required, in consultation with the job holder. Other Matters Competitive Salary. The terms and conditions of the post will be governed by a university senior staff contract. Private Health Care is available. You should a copy of your CV & covering letter to createourfuture@mmu.ac.uk. Please ensure you provide the details of two referees on your application. References will only be taken up for short listed candidates, but they must be available for consideration by the Appointment Panel.

7 Person Specification n order to be shortlisted you must demonstrate that you meet all the essential criteria and as many of the desirable criteria as possible. Where we have a large number of applications that meet all of the essential criteria, we will then use the desirable criteria to produce the shortlist. All disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria will be included on the shortlist. Selection Criteria Attributes tem Relevant Criteria dentification Method Rank 1.1 Strong communication and interpersonal skills A including the ability to communicate a clear vision for a wide range of audiences in a variety of media Ability to negotiate effectively with external and 1.2 internal stakeholders, funding bodies, Professional, Statutory and Regulatory bodies A 1 Skills & Abilities 1.3 Strong leadership and organisational skills required to lead and manage a research team, train and mentor staff, postdoctoral researchers and students. Ability to make a major contribution to the 1.4 development of the University s Sport nitiative, including active involvement in national and international networks and committees 2 General & Specialist Knowledge 2.1 Highly significant knowledge in the sport and exercise sciences discipline. 3.1 A doctorate level qualification in a relevant A/C discipline or other equivalent professional 3 ducation & Training qualifications A PGC, Certificate of ducation, PGCAP, Membership of the Higher ducation Academy or HR Only

8 3.2 willingness to obtain a University approved qualification within three years of appointment A/C D 4.1 Substantial international reputation in scholarship and research evidenced by publication in high quality journals, influential monographs, highly regarded books or highly regarded exhibitions or performances Strong record in obtaining research funding, 4 Relevant xperience planning for future funding opportunities and budgetory control Record of successful engagement in academic enterprise 4.4 xperience of leading a team, and mentoring and developing others 4.5 Proven experience of working with external partners and building networks for joint working. 5.1 Demonstrate a commitment to supporting the development of others 5 Special Requirements vidence of, and commitment to, ongoing personal and professional development A commitment to equality and diversity policies A/C and objectives 5.4 The ability to travel as necessary within the UK and overseas Date of Revision September 2017 A Application Form nterview Key dentification Method T C P Test Copy of Certificates Presentation G Group Assessment Rank D ssential Desirable HR Only

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