Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Institute of Sport, the state-of-the-art academic sports building adjacent to the Hertfordshire Sports Village. The University of Hertfordshire’s vision is to transform lives. We are committed to making a positive, transformational impact on every member of our university community, and to sharing our successes with the wider community. We are seeking candidates who enjoy being innovative and enterprising, and who challenge individuals and organisations to excel.

Main duties and responsibilities

The appointed Lecturer will contribute to the delivery of our BSc in Sport and Exercise Science, as well as MSc in Strength, Conditioning, and Rehabilitation, specifically in the area of Sport and Exercise Psychology. In addition to teaching, marking related administrative duties, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to our research community within the University, recently ranked in UK's top 25% of all universities for research impact, or engage in consultancy or other scholarly activities.

Skills and experience required

You will have experience in a Higher Education institution, teaching or conducting research in the area of sport and exercise psychology. Candidates with the ability to teach across a range of disciplines, such exercise and health psychology, sport and performance psychology, mental health, exercise for health, will be viewed favourably. You will have research experience appropriate to your career stage, evidenced by high-quality impactful publications. Alternatively, experience delivering income-generating consultancy services to clients or external organisations will also be considered. Proficient in English, you will possess effective communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Strong pastoral skills are essential, as is the capability to teach both online and in-person across lectures, workshops, and practical laboratory-based sessions. You will demonstrate the ability to work constructively as part of a team, with a flexible and collaborative approach.

Qualifications required

You will hold both an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in a relevant subject, and a doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology or a related field (or nearing completion) is desirable. You will have a Higher Education Teaching Qualification and/or be a Fellow of Advance HE, or demonstrate the potential to achieve Advance HE Fellowship within one year of appointment.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a good honours first degree plus a PhD / Doctorate. A criminal record check may also be required.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries:

Dr Daniel Muniz, Team Lead for Sport and Exercise Science (d.muniz@herts.ac.uk)

Interview Date: w/c 15th Dec

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