Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Physiology

Location: Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB

Advert Closes: Sunday 05 May 2024

Our School of Sport and Exercise Science within the College of Science and Engineering is looking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Physiology to contribute to teaching, curriculum development, research and consultancy in the discipline area of Sport and Exercise Science. You will join a vibrant academic community that delivers high quality programmes. We take pride in offering our students a fantastic learning experience through our academic provision and active research culture. We focus on creating opportunities for students to gain practical experiences that brings their education to life, enhance their employability, and foster future aspirations. You must have relevant experience to deliver high quality provision within the area of Sport and Exercise Physiology. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the research and / or consultancy agenda within the Sport and Exercise Science.

You will join a highly committed team that provides a range of degree programmes in Sport and Exercise Science. With high professional standing and high standards we would expect that you would not only provide an impetus for teaching, curricular development, research and/or consultancy in your specialist area, but also contribute to the team effort in delivering the programmes for which the whole discipline area is responsible. 

Interview date - 22nd May 2024

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Dr Andy Hooton, Head of School of Sport and Exercise Science via [email protected]  

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via [email protected]  

This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI ; this includes meeting the English Language requirement  and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£38,700 per annum).

If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if: 

• Your job is on the Immigration Skills List
• You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training
• You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job 
• You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education

Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.

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