Professor in Movement Practices

The Research unit Movement, Culture and Society (MoCS) (https://www.sdu.dk/en/forskning/movementcultureandsociety), Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics,  invites applications for a position as professor in Movement Practices  to be filled as soon as possible.

The Position 

The professor’s main tasks will be to apply for, manage and lead large innovative research projects. The professor will be expected to strengthen the profile within the humanities and/or social sciences – specifically in the fields of research focused on embodied experiences and movement practices in sports, health and/or performing arts. 

The professor will be expected to support the strategies of the Faculty of Health Sciences and SDU and to help form and support the strategy of the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, including the future research strategies of MoCS  as well as to be involved in knowledge transfer to society, to have administrative responsibilities and to teach/supervise students at all levels at the education programmes hosted by the Faculty of Health Sciences. 

The professor will mentor PhD students and junior faculty members and it will be expected that the professor will contribute to the refinement and further development of curriculum on the education programmes offered by The Faculty of Health Sciences. 

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Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• A PhD degree within movement practices
• An international leading research profile in relation to embodied experiences and movement practices, documented by a sustained and sizable, high-quality research output in national and international peer-reviewed journals, book chapters and books
• Experience and success with external funding, and a strong potential for successful fundraising of major projects
• A solid track-record of successful management of research projects or groups as well as successful completion of PhD studies and of externally funded projects
• Documented record (including positive student evaluations) of ample teaching and supervision experience at all levels relevant for the department’s portfolio of study programmes
• Strong formalized pedagogical and didactic qualifications and skills and pedagogical leadership as well as solid experience with study programme management and/or development course development and coordination
• Competencies to engage innovatively and across disciplines in knowledge exchange and collaborations with and for the society 

About us

The Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics adheres to the SDU strategy and values. We are recognized for our interdisciplinary research. The scientific, technical, and administrative staff support this through active participation in the department's professional and social life. We prefer candidates with the ambition to make mutual working relationships thrive. 

Further information and contact 

Non-Danish-speaking applicants will be expected to have and show an interest in learning the Danish language at a level which enables her/him to read Danish mails and administrative documents as well as to understand spoken everyday Danish. The department offers free language classes and a reduction in workload to support non-Danish speaking employees.  

For further information, please contact Jens Troelsen, Head of Department, e-mail: [email protected], tel. +45 6550 3493.

Application deadline

October 6, 2024, at 23.59 hrs. CET.

Salary and terms of employment

The successful applicant for the professor position will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

Application

Applications will be assessed by an expert committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply now” - see below.

We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply.

Only applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.

The application must include (as PDF files) (please note that the application (the motivation letter) and CV must not exceed 10 MB in total):

• A motivation letter
• a detailed CV
• degree certificates (inclusive of Ph.D.-diploma or equivalent)
• a complete and numbered list of publications
• 10 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position. Please notice that one pdf- or docx- file must be attached for each publication
• a teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy
• a track record of obtained research funding
• a record of national and international research collaboration 
• a research plan detailing the candidate’s ideas and plans for her/his future research work.

If you experience technical problems, you must contact [email protected]. 

Please note that all the above-mentioned information must be included in the application. Incomplete applications with regards to the above-mentioned requirements will not be assessed.

Applications may be shortlisted.

Living and working in Denmark

Foreign applicants will be offered Danish language training as part of the employment. 

The International Staff Office (ISO) at SDU provides a variety of services for new employees, guests and people who consider applying for a job at the University of Southern Denmark. Among other things, the staff answers questions concerning salary, taxation, housing and accompanying family.

The University of Southern Denmark wishes to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.