Lecturer in Applied Sport Science

Hours: Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week, 1.0 FTE

Salary: Band 6 - £43,482 to £48,823 per annum

About the Post

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Applied Sport Science to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the education and development of the next generation of sport scientists, working within a supportive and collaborative environment.

We are particularly keen to welcome a new colleague who can bring first-hand experience of working with athletes and/or team sport players and translate that experience into engaging, authentic learning opportunities for our students.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching across our undergraduate sport science courses, helping students understand how sport science can be applied to enhance athlete preparation, performance, and recovery. Given the broad nature of sport science education, teaching responsibilities are likely to include areas such as performance physiology, aspects of coaching practice, and the use of performance data to inform decision-making.

In addition to teaching, the post holder will contribute to the academic life of the School through participation in module leadership, quality assurance activities, student support, and other administrative responsibilities. The role also includes maintaining an active research profile through scholarly activity and the publication of research outputs.

About the Team

• The School of Health, Sciences and Society brings together a broad range of disciplines under one academic school.  The School reflects a modern, collaborative approach to education — focused on producing highly skilled, compassionate professionals ready to meet today’s challenges.   
• The School has state-of-the-art teaching and research spaces in the Health and Wellbeing Building and the iconic James Hehir Building facing the waterfront, with dedicated specialist facilities for each subject.
• Our aim is to educate forward-thinking students, equipping them with evidence-based knowledge, practical skills, and a strong sense of social responsibility. Interdisciplinary collaboration, hands-on learning and community engagement lie at the heart of everything we do.

About You

Are you passionate about sport science and committed to helping students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to succeed in the profession?

Do you enjoy sharing your experience of working with athletes and team sport players, and helping students understand how theory can be applied in real-world performance environments?

We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic about their discipline and motivated to inspire the next generation of sport scientists. You will value high-quality teaching and student support, recognising the important role that higher education plays in shaping future practitioners.

You will be someone who either holds a PhD in a relevant line of research or have submitted their thesis awaiting viva. You must also be someone who enjoys working collaboratively. As a valued member of the School, you will work closely with academic and professional services colleagues to enhance the student experience and support the continued success of our degrees. We are also seeking someone who is committed to remaining current within their profession through ongoing scholarly activity and research.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
• Enjoy an extra day of paid leave on your birthday, subject to qualifying/service conditions.
• Flexible working, including family friendly policies.
• Competitive workplace pension scheme (USS) – with an employer contribution rate of 14.5%, tax relief on contributions and life cover.
• Staff discounts at a number of local amenities in Ipswich.
• Discounted membership at Adastral Park Leisure and Sports
• Access to a range of high-quality learning and development opportunities
• Discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Staff recognition annual awards.

Closing Date: Friday 31 July

Interview Date/s: Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 August are reserved.

As part of the interview, you will be asked to deliver a 15-minute presentation. The topic will be confirmed in advance.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Dr Christopher Turner, Christopher.Turner@uos.ac.uk

Please see the Job Application Guidance to support your application.

Please note:

We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even if the closing date is in the future.

Applications received may be reviewed before the closing date and should we receive a high number of applications for this post, or high-quality applications which demonstrate suitability, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.

Internal candidates with ‘At Risk’ status will be considered for suitability ahead of all other applications.

We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.