Lecturer in Physical Activity and Exercise Physiology

A minimum of 29.6 hours per week

Fixed Term for 12 months

About the Role

Hartpury University is looking for an individual to deliver and enhance learning, teaching and assessment across undergraduate level, within the field of physical activity and exercise physiology.

• Including delivery in the sport and exercise science disciplines, specifically physical activity and sport and exercise physiology, in both classroom and laboratory environments.
• The role includes academic administrative duties, including module leadership, and as such, the successful candidate will have demonstrated a track record for supporting a high-quality student experience.
• Requiring impactful engagement with research or equivalent scholarly activity to support excellence in teaching and learning and the student experience.

About You

• Has a relevant sport and exercise postgraduate qualification.
• Ideally, you will be near completion of a level 8 qualification or have equivalent professional standing in a relevant subject area.
• An emerging track record of active engagement in scholarship, research and knowledge exchange.
• Experience of applied sport and exercise physiology, achieving recognized Professional Body certification such as CASES.
• Hold a teaching qualification or be willing to complete one within two years of appointment.
• Able to provide evidence of making a positive contribution to student outcomes.
• Willingness to engage with external partners and industry connections.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 35 days annual leave entitlement
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (TPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, launching in 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

Click the button below to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post. 

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 20^th April 2026

Interviews are due to take place on the 28^th April 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.

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