Role Summary
The role is for an experienced academic with a strong track record of excellence in teaching and research. This may also include contributions to academic leadership and management. This is typically combined with a proven record of impactful research.
Job Purpose
To lead and contribute to research, learning and teaching, and knowledge transfer, benefiting students, the School, the University, and the wider community.
Essential Requirements
Ability to deliver highly engaging and evidence-based teaching in sports & exercise science, to undergraduate and postgraduate students, incorporating real-world applications and industry best practices. A background in sport and exercise physiology will be preferentially considered. Develop high-quality teaching materials and implement innovative, practice-based learning approaches that integrate the latest advancements in sports performance, and applied physiology
Main Responsibilities
Learning and Teaching
- Deliver high-quality teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Design, develop, and evaluate courses and programmes in collaboration with colleagues
- Identify and integrate best and innovative practices in learning and teaching into personal teaching methods
- Ensure that personal research and subject knowledge inform teaching practices
- Actively contribute to initiatives that identify, implement, and promote best practices in teaching and learning across the faculty and institution
- Integrate research insights and industry developments into the curriculum
- Take lead responsibility for a programme area, subject, or course, as required
- Enhance student experience and outcomes
Research and Knowledge Transfer
- Develop and secure competitive funding for research and knowledge transfer projects, individually or as part of a team
- Lead or contribute to major research and knowledge transfer projects
- Maintain a strong research profile with outputs of high international standing
- Demonstrate a commitment to creating societal impact through research and knowledge transfer
- Supervise master's and doctoral students in research and dissertation projects
Academic Leadership, Management, and Enterprise
- Lead learning and teaching activities in a designated area, such as programme leadership
- Contribute to the development of Physiology Services within the London Sport Institute
- Manage research and knowledge transfer activities, including self-contained projects or contributions to broader programmes
- Contribute to cross-faculty activities, including student recruitment, induction, assessment, and national and international partnerships
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and coaching to colleagues
- Manage allocated people and resources effectively
- Undertake additional leadership and management activities, as required
Requirements
Essential Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Postgraduate qualification (normally a doctorate or equivalent) in Sports and Exercise Science or a related discipline
- Relevant vocational accreditation (e.g., BASES or ESSA for Sport and Exercise Science
- Demonstrable experience working with high-performance athlete populations, with evidence of success in enhancing performance and outcomes
- Strong industry alignment, with experience embedding real-world learning experiences, live projects, and industry collaborations into teaching
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality, evidence-based teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with supporting evidence
- Ability to integrate innovative teaching and learning practices, including applied, practice-based learning approaches such as simulations, fieldwork, and case studies
- Track record of research or knowledge exchange outputs, normally of high international standing, commensurate with career stage
- Proven record of success in undertaking, supervising, and managing research activity, including master's and doctoral supervision
- Ability to engage and motivate students and colleagues, fostering an inclusive and high-performance learning environment
Desirable Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Industry experience in sports science, or applied exercise science within elite sport or clinical settings
- Evidence of securing research and knowledge transfer funding
- Experience collaborating on interdisciplinary projects or initiatives with other departments, faculties, or external industry partners
- Familiarity with emerging trends and technologies in sports performance, biomechanics, or applied physiology
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education or an equivalent teaching qualification
