Senior Lecturer in Applied Sport Science

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About the Faculty
The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University is dedicated to advancing sports science, engineering, computing, life and natural sciences through world-class research, education, and industry partnerships. The Faculty is home to five specialist departments and supports both undergraduate and postgraduate education in a state-of-the-art new building and a growing research environment.

About the Department
The Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences is an ambitious department, that strives to harness the power of sport and exercise to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of the people from the communities we serve. The Department delivers an extensive portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across areas such as physiology, biomechanics, psychology, coaching, and nutrition, taught in cutting-edge teaching and laboratory spaces. We are proud of our strong reputation for teaching excellence, with high levels of student satisfaction, graduate prospects, and employability.

The Department also has an outstanding research profile. Our staff lead and contribute to internationally recognised research groups spanning human performance, health and wellbeing, and applied sport science. We collaborate with elite sports organisations, national governing bodies, and healthcare partners, and our research informs both professional practice and public policy. Colleagues in the Department are supported to build active research careers through investment in facilities, doctoral supervision opportunities, and a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration across the Faculty and the wider University.

About the Role & Team
You will be a passionate academic with an excellent and accelerating profile in educational innovation to join the department as a Senior Lecturer in Applied Sport Science.

Key Responsibilities
You will deliver high-quality teaching in applied sport science across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, making full use of our outstanding training and laboratory facilities to provide students with both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise. You will embed applied, hands-on learning throughout your teaching, and you will play a distinctive role in developing and managing placement opportunities with sports organisations, high-performance environments, and health providers, ensuring our students are well prepared for their future careers. You will contribute to curriculum development, bring innovation to your teaching practice, and take part in wider initiatives that support student engagement, employability, and satisfaction.

Key Skills & Experiences
You will hold a PhD in sport science, strength and conditioning, sports nutrition or a related field, and you will bring significant applied or academic experience in strength and conditioning or sports nutrition. Accreditation with the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES), UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA), Association for Nutrition (AfN) or an equivalent professional body is expected. You will have experience of developing and supporting placement opportunities, employer engagement, or applied learning initiatives that enhance student employability, alongside a track-record of high-quality teaching in higher education. Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), or a commitment to achieving this within three years, is essential. Above all, you will be a collaborative and student-focused academic with the enthusiasm to inspire learners and the ambition to contribute to the Department's continued success.

To learn more about role and requirements, please read the Job Description (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button).

If you would like to join our people and share our ambition, we would love to hear from you!

Application & Assessment Process:

• To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter detailing your suitability, on the application portal.
• For informal enquiries, about this vacancy, please contact g.stebbings@mmu.ac.uk.
• Candidates shortlisted for interview, will be required to deliver a 10-minute interactive classroom-style presentation on the day, and submit a 10-minute pre-recorded presentation.

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Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the Job Description for that vacancy.

This vacancy is expected to attract a high volume of applications. Therefore, under the Disability Confident Scheme, only disabled people who apply under the scheme and best meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview.

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