Lecturer in Health and Exercise Physiology
This is a career-defining opportunity to inspire the next generation of professionals in a vibrant academic environment of Sport and Exercise Sciences. Join our dynamic Department of Applied and Human Sciences as a Lecturer, collaborate with a team of experts, contribute to course delivery and administration and engage in professional consultancy. You will lead and assess modules across Levels 3-6, specialising in health and exercise physiology, and support research methods in sport, nutrition, and exercise. Your role includes delivering practical laboratory sessions using advanced technologies to equip students with real-world skills. You will also supervise undergraduate projects, guiding students through their research journey, and we encourage you to pursue your research initiatives, developing proposals for external funding and producing outputs for publication.
The Person
A PhD in Sport/Exercise Physiology or a closely related field, a BSc in Sport Science or a relevant subject, and prior experience lecturing undergraduate students are essential. A strong research and/or consultancy record in the discipline and BASES accreditation are desirable.
Your core motivation will be to go above and beyond in delivering exceptional teaching and student support. With expertise in health and exercise physiology, you will promote integrated professional practice, equipping students with practical knowledge for their future careers.
Committed to continuous improvement, you will critically evaluate your work, build strong networks across private and public sectors, and collaborate to enhance the Faculty’s reputation in higher education and occupational circles.
Applicants must meet Kingston University’s learning and teaching standards. By the end of probation, you must achieve the relevant UKPSF recognition if not already obtained—either through our accredited Introduction to Learning and Teaching programme for new lecturers or the Kingston Academic Practice Standards framework for experienced educators.
The Faculty
The Faculty offers wide ranging practice-based education and training programmes across nursing, health science, midwifery, social care and teaching which are informed by high quality and impactful research.
We have a successful track record in public and service user engagement and developing knowledge transfer partnerships and other enterprise activities.
The Faculty’s professional administration and support teams work together to ensure business and support services are effective, efficient and sustainable in meeting the needs of our students, staff, stakeholders and areas of work.
Further information
This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £44,154 per annum.
Interviews are expected to be held on 19th May 2025.
For informal enquiries, please contact Owen Spendiff, Head of Department of Applied & Human Sciences.
Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.
We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
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