Minimum Requirements:- A relevant Doctoral Degree- At least 7 years experience in higher education- Professional registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Psychologist- Extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience in Sport Psychology- A track record of international and national accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Associate Professor- Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Masters and/or Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Associate ProfessorAdded Advantages- Qualification/courses in higher education teaching and learning- Evidence of successful external fundraising for research.- Some standing as a scholar in a chosen area of research (e.g., NRF rating, keynote addresses/ plenary lectures).- Evidence of successfully hosting post-doctoral research fellows.- Evidence of professional and academic standing at national and/or international levels- Evidence of academic leadership and mentorship of early career academics.- Evidence of national and/or international collaboration- Evidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or research.Duties:- Provide academic leadership in research, curriculum design, development, and implementation.- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules.- Meet research publication requirements for the academic rank of Associate Professor.- Secure external research grants and establish research programs.- Supervise all levels of postgraduate students and host post-doctoral fellows.- Establish institutional and national / international collaborations.- Provide academic leadership and contribute to mentorship of academic staff.- Participate in community engagement integrated with teaching and/or research.- Contribute to University service and participate in administrative duties at departmental, faculty and university levels