Lecturer in Applied Football Science

About the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences

At the forefront of innovation in sport and exercise sciences since 1975, the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is proud to celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2025. Over the past five decades, we’ve grown from the world’s first sports science degree to a leading institution for teaching, research, and engagement across multiple disciplines, having been ranked 1st in the North West for Sports Science in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

Our school mission is to be a global leader in Sport and Exercise Sciences. To make a transformative difference for our students, staff, and communities with whom we work, through commitment to innovative education, research, and applied practice.

Join us to shape pioneering programmes, advance impactful research, and make a real-world difference, all within a supportive and dynamic academic environment.

What we’re looking for

Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of sport scientists? We’re looking for an enthusiastic educator to bring energy, expertise, and innovation to our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

In this role, you’ll deliver high-quality teaching that blends cutting-edge research with real-world practice. Your background in applied sport science - particularly performance analysis and its application to football (across all codes), will help students thrive in a dynamic learning environment.

You’ll champion experiential learning, including our Sandwich Year, and play a key role in developing and overseeing placement opportunities with leading sports organisations and teams. Beyond teaching, you’ll contribute to curriculum development, introduce fresh ideas, and support initiatives that boost student engagement, employability, and overall satisfaction.

Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. Working alongside colleagues and external partners, you’ll engage in impactful research and knowledge exchange activities that shape professional practice and influence policy.

This is a key moment to join a welcoming, ambitious, and research-informed university community that places students at the heart of everything we do. We value and invest in our staff, offering meaningful opportunities for professional development, scholarship support, and clear internal promotion routes.

For further information about what we offer and to apply, please click on 'Apply' above.

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