University Teacher in Physical Activity and Health Maternity Cover

Full-time (37 hrs per week); Maternity cover for 12 months or the earlier return of post-holder

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

Joining the Physical Activity and Health Learning and Teaching Discipline Group within the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University, the successful candidate will continue to teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Teaching is expected to focus on physical activity, health, interventions and behaviour change, with particular involvement in the following programmes:

• Sport and Exercise Science BSc | Undergraduate study | Loughborough University
• Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education BSc | Undergraduate study | Loughborough University
• Physical Activity and Nutrition for Public Health Degree | Postgraduate study | Loughborough University

The role will consist of on-site teaching duties, with the opportunity for some hybrid working to undertake content planning and marking.

The successful candidate will have experience of teaching within an educational setting. They will have a PhD or Master’s in a relevant discipline or relevant equivalent experience.

About You

To be successful we are looking for candidates with the following key experiences and skills.

• Excellence in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students within academia.
• Passion for developing and improving taught content, both at a module and programme level.
• High level of communication skills.
• Evidence of using innovative teaching methodologies to enhance students’ learning experience.
• Have achieved, or be on a pathway to achieve, professional accreditation in teaching practice.
• Relevant subject specific knowledge within the area of physical activity and health.

Why should you Apply?

With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.

Informal enquiries should be directed to SSEHS-Recruitment@lboro.ac.uk.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date: 25 October 2026

Our Benefits

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community.  Examples of our benefits include:

Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.

Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Financial Wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.

Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.

Health and Wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.

Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.

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