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Teaching Fellow in Sports Coaching and Performance Analysis

Birmingham City University

Department of Life and Sports Sciences

About Birmingham City University

At Birmingham City University, we are a diverse and inclusive learning community of over 31,400 students from more than 120 countries. We aim to become an exemplar anchor institution, creating and sharing knowledge for a better and more inclusive society. We are committed to providing a transformational educational experience, supporting world-class research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment for our staff.

Recognised as one of the UK’s Top 250 employers (Financial Times & Statista), we pride ourselves on being a place where colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to grow their careers while contributing to the success of our students and communities.

Our student demographic reflects the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Birmingham itself, with a significant proportion of students from minoritised ethnic backgrounds and the majority of our home students coming from the West Midlands. This diversity is a strength, and it calls for a workforce that is equipped to challenge deficit narratives and thinking — those assumptions that position students from underrepresented groups as lacking rather than recognising their assets, strengths and potential.

By embracing this perspective, we aim to create an environment where all students and colleagues can thrive, and where our work contributes positively to the social, cultural and economic life of Birmingham and beyond.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Teaching Fellow in Sports Coaching and Performance Analysis to join our Life and Sports Sciences Department within the School of Life and Health Sciences, supporting the delivery of high-quality services across the University.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of future professionals in Sports Coaching and Performance Analysis through innovative, applied and student-centred teaching across a range of undergraduate modules. You will play a key role in enhancing the student experience, supporting graduate employability and strengthening the department’s reputation for excellence in sport education. Key responsibilities include delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment, contributing to curriculum development, supporting student academic achievement and engaging with industry-informed practice and research. You will work closely with academic colleagues, technical staff, placement providers and external sport industry partners to ensure teaching and learning activities remain current, professionally relevant and aligned with university priorities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Sports Coaching and Performance Analysis modules. Areas may include coaching pedagogy, applied coaching practice, performance analysis techniques, athlete development, skill acquisition, notational analysis and contemporary issues within sport performance. This includes delivering lectures, seminars and practical sessions. 
  • Contribute to curriculum design, development and enhancement to ensure programmes remain innovative and industry relevant.
  • Provide academic support and pastoral guidance to students to enhance engagement, achievement and employability.
  • Collaborate with academic colleagues and external sport industry partners to support applied learning, placements and professional practice opportunities.

Essential Requirements

  • MSc (or equivalent qualification) in Sports Coaching, Performance Analysis, Sport Science or a related discipline.
  • Experience of teaching and assessing within Higher Education or a relevant applied sport environment.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and expertise in Sports Coaching and Performance Analysis, with the ability to deliver engaging, student-centred teaching across a range of modules.

Desirable Requirements

  • Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) or willingness to work towards professional recognition.
  • Industry experience within professional sport, athlete development or applied performance analysis settings.
  • Knowledge or experience in related areas such as GPS, Sport Technology or Talent Development in elite sport. 

This role will be based across both our City Centre South Campus and the Alexander Stadium facilities, and the successful candidate will be expected to work across both locations as required to support teaching, learning and industry engagement activities.

Further Information

If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of sport, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jennie Carter (Professional Academic Lead, Sport and Exercise) at jennie.carter@bcu.ac.uk. 

Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled to take place on 06th July 2026.

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Why work for us

  • Work–life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
  • Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
  • Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, wellbeing support and staff benefits.
  • Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.

This role will be based across both our City Centre South Campus and the Alexander Stadium facilities, and the successful candidate will be expected to work across both locations as required to support teaching, learning and industry engagement activities.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.

Disability Confident Employer

Birmingham City University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.