Lecturer (Academic) in Sport and Exercise Science

At Bournemouth University, our vision is to create a stimulating, challenging and rewarding University experience, through sharing a unique fusion of education, research and professional practice and inspiring our students and staff to enrich the world. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences to build our global learning community.

The Faculty of Health and Social Sciences provides a vibrant and innovative environment and is made up of five academic departments: Rehabilitation and Sport Sciences, Medical Science and Public Health, Nursing Science, Midwifery and Health Sciences, and Social Sciences and Social Work. Located in the state-of-the-art Bournemouth Gateway Building, we offer an outstanding range of facilities coupled with access to the most up to date technology and equipment. The vision of the Department of Rehabilitation and Sport Sciences is to provide high-quality education and research that supports excellence to the benefit of all those who access sport, exercise and rehabilitative health care services, nationally and globally. The department is a supportive community of staff, practitioners, students and service users who work in partnership. 

We have an exciting position to further align our teaching and research portfolio toward BU’s 2025 strategic investment areas and applications are invited for the role of Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science.  To succeed in the role, you will be able to demonstrate a contemporary knowledge and understanding of current practice in your area. You will be enthusiastic about student-centred pedagogy and you will contribute to education delivery, including programme management as required, across the range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will be engaged in research and knowledge-exchange activities which may include innovative CPD, short course activities and developing personal areas of research scholarship and professional expertise. 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 qualified to doctorate level or be able to demonstrate the ability to create and disseminate knowledge at an equivalent level (i.e. research publications).

For further information or the opportunity for an informal visit or discussion, please contact:

Head of Department, Dr Susan Dewhurst ([email protected] ) or MSc Program Leader, Dr. Andrew Callaway ([email protected] ).

BU is an equal opportunities employer which values a diverse workforce. We provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can fulfil their potential. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in inspirational learning, world-class research and the latest thinking.  We provide a powerful fusion of research, education and professional practice, creating a unique academic experience.

Closing Date: (Midnight) Thursday 30 May 2024

Interview date:  TBC