Hours: Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week, 1.0 FTE
Salary: Band 6 - £43,482 to £48,823 per annum
About the Post
We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Applied Sport Science to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the education and development of the next generation of sport scientists, working within a supportive and collaborative environment. We are particularly keen to welcome a new colleague who can bring first‑hand experience of working with athletes and/or team sport players and translate that experience into engaging, authentic learning opportunities for our students.
The successful candidate will contribute to teaching across our undergraduate sport science courses, helping students understand how sport science can be applied to enhance athlete preparation, performance, and recovery. Teaching responsibilities are likely to include performance physiology, coaching practice, and the use of performance data to inform decision‑making. The post holder will also participate in module leadership, quality assurance activities, student support, and other administrative responsibilities. Maintaining an active research profile through scholarly activity and publication of research outputs is also expected.
About the Team
- The School of Health, Sciences and Society brings together a broad range of disciplines under one academic school, reflecting a modern, collaborative approach to education focused on producing highly skilled, compassionate professionals ready to meet today’s challenges.
- The School has state‑of‑the‑art teaching and research spaces with dedicated specialist facilities for each subject.
- Our aim is to educate forward‑thinking students, equipping them with evidence‑based knowledge, practical skills, and a strong sense of social responsibility. Interdisciplinary collaboration, hands‑on learning and community engagement lie at the heart of everything we do.
About You
We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic about their discipline, committed to high‑quality teaching and student support, and motivated to inspire the next generation of sport scientists. You should be (a) a holder of a PhD in a relevant line of research or have submitted your thesis awaiting viva, (b) experienced working collaboratively and (c) committed to remaining current within your profession through ongoing scholarly activity and research.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1‑4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
- Extra day of paid leave on your birthday, subject to qualifying/service conditions.
- Flexible working, including family‑friendly policies.
- Competitive workplace pension scheme (USS) – employer contribution of 14.5%, tax relief on contributions and life cover.
- Staff discounts at a number of local amenities in Ipswich.
- Discounted membership at Adastral Park Leisure and Sports.
- Access to a range of high‑quality learning and development opportunities.
- Discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Staff recognition annual awards.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under‑represented groups.
