At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and inspire students in Sport and Exercise Physiology while contributing to research and innovation.
- Company: Cardiff Metropolitan University, a diverse and inclusive institution with a global reach.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Welcoming applications from underrepresented groups and committed to inclusivity.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative community and make a real impact on student experiences and research.
- Qualifications: Experience in higher education teaching and a strong understanding of pedagogy and research.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Physiology
The opportunity
If you have a record of achievement that demonstrates the commitment, aptitude and enthusiasm to contribute to our global learning community through excellent teaching, scholarship, research and innovation, along with a shared passion for our values and vision, we look forward to receiving your application.
We are particularly keen to hear from, and to support, applicants who will help develop our research standing and who will enhance the diversity of our university, our community and our partnerships.
Principal duties and responsibilities
You will be required to make a significant contribution to the delivery of our taught portfolio contributing to the delivery of the BSc (hons) Sport and Exercise Science, the MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science and our developing MSc in Clinical Exercise Physiology and other areas of our core curriculum depending on your areas of expertise and experience.
Enthusiastic about student-centred pedagogy, you will contribute to education delivery, including programme management as required, across the range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
You will also make a significant contribution to employability, and professional engagement with relevant internal and external organisations, at a regional, national and international level.
You will be expected to contribute to the research profile of the department and to meet the qualitative and quantitative requirements for submission to the next Research Excellence Framework.
We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with experience in applied settings across sport and/or clinical exercise physiology, and we would welcome applicants who can contribute to the School’s growing teaching and research interests in female populations, particularly in the areas of female health and female athlete health.
- What we are looking for
- A good level of knowledge relevant to the subject and professional area.
- A sound understanding of pedagogy.
- A sound understanding of research/innovation and scholarly activity.
- Ability to develop teaching and/or research programmes and the provision of learning support.
- Ability to design teaching and learning material.
- Ability to employ appropriate assessment methods.
- Ability to identify areas for improvement and to use initiative and problem- solving skills to improve performance.
- Ability to communicate and disseminate complex and conceptual ideas in a variety of ways – presentations at conferences, reports on findings, publications, feedback etc.
- Experience of HE teaching or equivalent.
- Experience of providing academic leadership and first line support/mentoring for other colleagues.
- Ability to achieve Fellow Status as part of the Higher Education Academy’s Professional Recognition scheme, within agreed timescales (as soon as is practicably possible and definitely within three years of commencement of employment).
You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience.
An established or promising research profile and very good teaching experience on relevant programmes is essential.
To be successful you will further enrich our students’ experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and experience.
Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.
The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture.
We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people.
We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.
We invite you to join our collaborative community!
Dating back to 1865, we remain rooted in Wales with a global reach, offering you a world of opportunity.
Our education, research and innovation deliver positive impact for equality, social inclusion and environmental sustainability, locally, nationally and internationally.
Are you ready to contribute to something remarkable?
Join us in helping us to progress and deliver real change.
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