sport lecturer jobs

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated member of staff to join our collaborative and supportive academic team contributing to the delivery and development of sport and exercise psychology across our undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

You will play a key role in delivering a high-quality learning experience, supporting students to develop their knowledge and understanding of psychological principles and their application within sport, exercise and physical activity settings.

You will be actively involved in teaching, curriculum development, student supervision and assessment, with a particular emphasis on supporting students develop in preparation for graduate employment.

You will bring relevant academic expertise and experience in sport and exercise psychology, alongside a commitment to research-enriched teaching and inclusive learning. You will also contribute to the wider academic activities of the school, including scholarly activity, research and engagement with relevant professional and external partners.

We especially welcome applicants who are HCPC registered as a sport or exercise psychologist. We welcome applicants from both academic and applied backgrounds who can ensure applied relevance within our curriculum.

If you are passionate about Sport and exercise psychology education, enjoy working collaboratively, and are keen to make a meaningful impact on student learning and professional development, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Dr Andrew Barnes (A.Barnes@shu.ac.uk) with any questions.

We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

If you are offered this post you will be subject to an enhanced with barred lists check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working at Sheffield Hallam University but its relevance to the duties of the post will need to be assessed before the appointment is confirmed.

Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

For this job we particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority applicants who are underrepresented in this area/this type of job at Sheffield Hallam.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international applicants in this role; this will depend on a number of factors specific to the individual applicant. You are advised to assess your eligibility against the criteria set out in the UKVI Guidance before applying.

To find out more, take a look at our guide to applying.

We recommend you download the job description and person specification when you apply, as this will not be available once the job has closed.

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