Tutor in Sports & Exercise Science

Faculty/Directorate: Faculty of Science and Engineering

School: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Salary: £30,497 to £34,304 per annum together with USS benefits
Contract: Fixed Term for 5-Months
Location: Bay Campus

The Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences currently consists of 22 academic staff working in a multidisciplinary environment which enables excellence in teaching and internationally leading research. We have an ambitious growth plan, and our mission is to develop world leading sport and exercise scientists that can make a real difference to our end users. Our teaching programme is consistently rated in the top 15 and we are ranked 7th for graduate prospects in the UK. 

The Department seeks to appoint a highly motivated individual, to join our teaching team, on a 5-month maternity cover basis. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to our undergraduate programmes, specifically in the area of paediatric health and exercise physiology. The role will include teaching, administration and supervision of undergraduate dissertation research students so evidence of experience in these areas is essential.  

The successful candidate would need to possess:

A degree or equivalent in Sport and Exercise Science or a related subject (PhD desirable). The ability to teach and supervise students successfully. Excellent organisation skills to plan own day to day activity within the framework of the agreed programme and to work as an effective team member. Sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and be developing further skills in, and knowledge of teaching methods and techniques. A commitment to continuous professional development such as working towards a recognised teaching qualification if not already achieved.

Application Process:

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to:

Dr Laura Mason: L.Mason@swansea.ac.uk (Co-Head of Department, Sport and Exercise Sciences)

Applicants are asked to provide a completed online application providing evidence against the essential criteria in the recruitment documentation.

Applicants should also attach to the application a Curriculum Vitae, and a Video link (YouTube, veevo etc )(maximum of 5 minutes) showing the candidate explaining a Sport and Exercise Science key concept.

We have an under-representation of women in the area of academia and would particularly welcome applications from women for this position. We also have an under representation of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and would encourage applications from these groups. Appointments will always be made on merit.

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all of its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

Closing date: 11pm on 29th August 2022

Shortlisting: 30th August 22

Interview Date: 12th & 13th September 22

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