Assistant Professor in Sport, Health, and Communication
Interdisciplinary faculty position for teaching, research, and curriculum development in digital health, sports analytics, and intelligent communication systems.
Best for:Best for interdisciplinary scholars with expertise in sports science, health communication, or data science, strong teaching experience, and proficiency in Chinese and English.
Overview
This faculty position at Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU) focuses on advancing the Master of Arts in Communication (Sports, Health, and Communication Concentration). The successful candidate will design and deliver postgraduate courses, integrate smart technologies into curricula, supervise student research projects, and contribute to program administration. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, research funding acquisition, and teaching innovation in digital health and sports analytics. Applicants should demonstrate expertise in sports science, health communication, or data science, with proficiency in both Chinese and English.
What you'll do
- Teach postgraduate courses in interdisciplinary subjects such as digital health, sports analytics, and intelligent communication systems.
- Develop and enhance digital curricula by integrating smart devices, wearable monitors, and virtual training platforms.
- Supervise Master’s students’ independent research projects, providing academic and methodological guidance.
- Assist in program administration, including curriculum development, student advising, and management of online learning platforms.
- Coordinate guest lectures, workshops, and industry visits to enrich student learning experiences.
- Participate in program promotion activities and contribute to teaching innovation within the SHC programme.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Sports Science, Digital Health, Biomedical Engineering, Sport Performance, Health Communication, Data Science, or a closely related discipline
Language: Fluent in both Chinese and English (spoken and written)
Instruction: English
- University-level teaching experience, preferably at the postgraduate level
- Proficiency in health data analysis or statistical tools (e.g., Python, R)
- Fluency in both Chinese and English (spoken and written)
- Evidence of securing external research funding independently
- Ability to establish and maintain an active research agenda in digital health or sports analytics
- Collaborative spirit for cross-disciplinary research initiatives
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
- No age or prior experience caps specified
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-09-26
Complete the job application form online via the university’s recruitment portal and upload required documents. Alternatively, submit a CV and completed application form via email if unable to apply online. All materials must be in English.
- CV
- Completed Job Application Form
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