Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Science

About the role

Our established School of Sport and Exercise Science within the College of Science and Engineering is looking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Science to contribute to the 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(s) of physiology, rehabilitation, and/or physical activity. Furthermore, professional experience in the Clinical Exercise Science sector is essential. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the research and/or consultancy agenda within the School of Sport and Exercise Science.

You will join a highly committed team that provide 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 - 2nd August 2024

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Andy Hooton, Head of School of Sport and Exercise Science via a.hooton@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Principal accountabilities

Learning / Teaching

1. Effectively teach and facilitate learning on a range of subjects / modules within the subject area on undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and post-experience programmes.
2. Ensure that module / programme design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the University.
3. Participate effectively in the assessment process, including the setting, marking and moderation of student work, providing constructive feedback and ensuring it is in accordance with quality assurance procedures.
4. Participate in the continuing review and development of module/programme delivery, incorporating innovative study modes, learning environments and pedagogic practices to engage and stimulate students, deliver effective learning outcomes and develop the skills and attributes of the ‘Derby Graduate’.
5. Take on relevant module leader and/or programme leader responsibilities, including associated marketing, recruitment, delivery and ongoing programme development activities.

Research / Scholarship

1. Ensure that knowledge from research and scholarly activities informs and enhances learning and teaching, as well as extending it to appropriate external activities such as knowledge transfer activities.
2. Engage in individual research and collaborate both internally and externally on research projects that are consistent with the College, and contribute to influencing leading edge practice in the University and contribution to the REF.
3. Sustain and enhance the reputation of the University by publishing in appropriate quality journals and presenting at scholarly activities such as workshops, conferences and other similar events.
4. Develop and maintain contacts and relationship with relevant professional, research and industrial organisations.
5. Contribute to writing bids for externally funded research projects.

Other

1. Act as a personal tutor, supporting and mentoring students as appropriate.
2. Provide pastoral care to students, referring when necessary to services that provide further support.
3. Support marketing and student recruitment activities as required.
4. Develop external links in order, for example, to support student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income or build relationships for future activities.
5. Be responsible for administrative duties in areas such as admissions, timetabling, examinations and assessment of progress and student attendance.
6. Contribute to effective cross College / University working.
7. Observe and implement University policies and procedures.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• Good Honours Degree in relevant subject discipline or equivalent
• Experience in professional practice within performance sports and/or relevant industries, or research and/or innovation experience in relevant subject areas to Clinical Exercise Science, which could include PhD (or submitted and awaiting examination), or willingness to work towards within an agreed timeframe.
• Fellowship of the Advance HE or willingness to work towards (within 18 months)

Experience

Learning / Teaching

• Experience or knowledge of quality assurance and validation of Higher Education (HE) modules / programmes
• Experience or knowledge of higher education and ability to use a range of delivery techniques to inspire and engage students

Research / Scholarship

• Significant experience of own discipline to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field
• Experience of research / enterprise activity
• Applied experience working in the Clinical Exercise Science sector
• Evidence of active publishing in high quality journals or other outputs in research or practice that will contribute to the REF

Skills, knowledge & abilities

• An appropriate level of digital capability with practical experience of applications.
• Ability to communicate complex and conceptual ideas to a range of groups
• Proficient in using IT to support own work and for application to technology-enhanced learning / teaching and research activities
• Excellent communication, networking and relationship building skills, both across the University and externally
• Able to demonstrate both independent self-management and team working
• Able to work with competing priorities and to tight deadlines
• Demonstrates competences, core behaviours and supplementary behaviours that support and promote the University’s core values
• Demonstrates professionalism in learning / teaching and the values of the UK Professional Standards Framework for HE
• A sound understanding of the employability agenda and its relevance to learners and the curriculum
• Flexible to the needs of others
• Innovative and creative
• Committed to continual enhancement and a high quality student experience
• Committed to a high-performance culture, fostering continuous improvement and driving quality

Business requirements

• Able to take a flexible approach to work
• Travel between sites and occasionally overseas for research or teaching
• Some evening and occasional weekend teaching
• Attendance at Open Days, Graduation events etc.
• A commitment to own professional development

As well as competitive pay scales, we offer generous holiday entitlement. We also offer opportunities for further salary progression based on performance, and the opportunity to join a contributory pension scheme.

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