Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Psychology

Grade 7a Salary Range £41,064 - £47,389

Grade 8 Salary Range £48,822 - £58,225

(Incremental progression)  

Agile working (blend of home and office based

The Opportunity

This post represents an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer to expand our offering in Psychology and further strengthen our position as a School dedicated to research and teaching excellence. We are seeking individuals who can contribute towards our BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology and new for 2026 MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology programmes.

The successful candidates will be qualified in sport and exercise psychology (doctoral level or equivalent) and have links to and experience of professional practice in this area as a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist. You will have a clear plan for developing your research programme in psychology, evidenced by successful independent research activity including publications in peer-reviewed journals and potential for securing external research funding.

The School of Psychology works within a framework of open science and it is expected that the successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to these principles. Researchers within the School of Psychology are well supported with excellent facilities (https://www.keele.ac.uk/psychology/aboutus/equipmentandfacilities/)

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
• Excellent staff pension scheme   
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site  
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

To apply online for this vacancy and for full post details and copies of job descriptions, please click on the 'Apply' button above. 

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Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Abigail Locke on a.j.locke@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 4 January 2026

Interviews will be held on: 19 January 2026

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