Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Staffordshire University -Faculty of Health Sciences
Location: Stoke campus
Salary: £31,331 to £36,298 per annum
Tenure: Full time Permanent
Closing Date: Tuesday 21 May 2013
Interview Date: Friday 07 June 2013
Reference: HS12-39
Sport and Exercise at Staffordshire is an established, dynamic and highly successful team. We are recognised for the quality of our educational provision and internationally for our research.
We have a range of highly successful undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including BPS accredited undergraduate and postgraduate (by distance learning) awards, in Sport and Exercise Psychology.
We work across the region with a number of elite teams and athletes, sporting bodies and health agencies. Our team consists of both active researchers and applied accredited practitioners.
We are seeking an inspirational individual to join our expanding Sport and Exercise Psychology team to contribute to help shape the subject area and wider School going forward.
A permanent vacancy has arisen to deliver lectures in Sport and Exercise Psychology and research methods on our undergraduate awards. All academic staff are expected to supervise research projects and placements. The post holder will be expected to take an active role in the delivery of the Sport and Exercise Psychology course provision and, where relevant, to undertake research and contribute to the generation of third stream income.
An ability to make a significant contribution to the Staffordshire Graduate and employability agendas, as well as the widening participation and Further Education partnerships agendas would be very welcome.
Applications are sought from team-orientated, flexible individuals with excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and presenting skills. Applicants should have a first degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology or a related subject and (or be close to completing) a PhD.
Varied and recent experience of teaching and assessing in HE (including the supervision of research projects and placements) is essential, as is the demonstration of engagement with scholarship and/or research. Experience of course or module leadership and development would be welcomed, as would evidence of ’third stream’ income generating activity.
An enhanced DBS (formerley CRB) clearance is required.
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Staffordshire University is an equal opportunities employer.
