Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Location: Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB

Within the School of Sport and Exercise Science, we engage with industry and ensure impact through our applied provision. Our industry-informed and student-led approach, combined with our wide knowledge and skill set in a broad spectrum of areas within health and performance, drive industry standards and promote development, transition and independence. This creates a vibrant, exciting and inclusive place for our students to learn and allows our graduates to make a real impact in the health and sporting world.

About the Role

Our School of Sport and Exercise Science within the College of Science and Engineering is looking to appoint a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology to contribute to the teaching, curriculum development, research and consultancy in the discipline area of Sport and Exercise Science.

You will join a vibrant academic community that delivers high quality programmes. We take pride in offering our students a fantastic learning experience through our academic provision and active research culture. We focus on creating opportunities for students to gain practical experiences that brings their education to life, enhance their employability, and foster future aspirations. 

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the research and / or consultancy agenda within the School of Sport and Exercise Science.

Interview Date - 31st October 2024

About You

You will join a highly committed team that provide a range of degree programmes in Sport and Exercise Science. With high professional standing and high standards we would expect that you would not only provide an impetus for teaching, curricular development, research and/or consultancy in your specialist area, but also contribute to the team effort in delivering the programmes for which the whole discipline area is responsible. You must have relevant experience to deliver high quality provision within the area of Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
• Discounted onsite gym
• Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
• Cycle to Work scheme
• A flexible working environment
• A commitment to personal and professional development

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Andy Hooton, Head of School of Sport and Exercise Science via a.hooton@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk 

For more information and to apply on-line, please click the above “Apply” button.

Advert Closes: Tuesday 08 October 2024

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