Academic Position in Sports Science at Reykjavik University

Reykjavik University -School of Science and Engineering

The School of Science and Engineering at Reykjavík University is seeking applications for an academic position in sports science.  Responsibilities include teaching, conducting research, providing research supervision and academic administration as required. Additionally the candidate will be responsible for leading the development of a master's programme in sports science and developing its research activities. Position level can range from assistant professor to full professor, depending on qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must hold a PhD degree in sports science, specifically in one of the following areas:  Exercise science and coaching, exercise physiology and physical activity.  

Preferred qualifications include:

• University teaching experience.
• Research and/or professional experience in the field.
• Good interpersonal skills, initiative and independence are considered very valuable. 

All applications will be treated as confidential. 

For more information, please contact Dr. Gudrun Saevarsdottir, Dean of The School of Science and Engineering (gudrunsa@ru.is) or administrative director Sigrun Thorgeirsdottir (sigrunth@ru.is).  Applications should be submitted before April 15th, 2014, through our applications website: http://en.ru.is/the-university/open-positions/  or by e-mail to recruitment@ru.is via the Apply button below (subject “Sports Science”), and should include a CV, with a list of publications, together with major publications, a statement of research, a statement of teaching, and other relevant information.