Lecturer in Sport Coaching and Performance Analysis

Location: Waterside Campus

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About the Job

Interview date: 10 March 2023 

The University of Northampton is seeking an inspirational lecturer to join a focused and collegiate team, with an embedded culture of student-focused teaching and high impact research.

The post would suit an individual with expertise and experience in sport coaching, performance analysis, skill acquisition and motor control. Applications from individuals with an interest in the identification and development of youth talent in sport and/or esports would be welcomed.

As an academic, you will also be expected to contribute to the research and scholarly output of the subject area and work collegiately with other researchers within the Faculty and wider University. Research and scholarship are supported through our research centres, mentor scheme, and twenty-five days’ leave for scholarly activity.

About you 

You should have a proven background in sport coaching science and performance analysis and be able to make a significant contribution to teaching and learning in HE settings. An ability to teach across the wider subject area and contribute to other programmes will be considered an advantage.

The successful candidate will be ICT literate and have experience in leading modules and programmes in HE settings. You will be highly disciplined, organised, supportive, and able to work collegiately within a team. A successful track record of research publications, successful grant applications, and/or generation of commercial income, would be welcomed.

Importantly, we are looking for individuals who are not only team players, with academic and industry expertise, but who will live our values of being Future Focused, Super Supportive, and delivering Social Impact. 

Qualifications 

Essential:

• Degree qualification or equivalent in relevant subject
• Master’s degree in relevant subject
• Professional Recognition as HEA Fellow (D2) or teaching qualification recognised by HESA, or willingness to obtain within an agreed timescale

Desirable:

• Doctorate in relevant subject, completed or within 12 months of completion
• Relevant professional qualification

Right to Work

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

Equality 

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.

Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.

Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change.

To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity/

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