Job vacancy

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology

You will join a vibrant academic community that delivers high quality programmes. 

Job details

College

College of Science and Engineering

Responsible to

Head of School of Sport and Exercise Science

Location

Kedleston Road, Derby Campus

Salary

£37,999 to £55,295 per annum

Closing date

Tuesday 8 October 2024

Contract type

Permanent

Post type

Full-time

Adaptive working type

Hybrid
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location with the opportunity to work remotely available in line with our Adaptive Working Framework.

Reference

0293-24

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

Within the School of Sport and Exercise Science, we engage with industry and ensure impact through our applied provision. Our industry-informed and student-led approach, combined with our wide knowledge and skill set in a broad spectrum of areas within health and performance, drive industry standards and promote development, transition and independence. This creates a vibrant, exciting and inclusive place for our students to learn and allows our graduates to make a real impact in the health and sporting world.

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 Psychology 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. 

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the research and / or consultancy agenda within the School of Sport and Exercise Science.

Interview Date - 31st October 2024

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. You must have relevant experience to deliver high quality provision within the area of Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Learning and 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.

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 Sport and Exercise Psychology, 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

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
  • Demonstrable 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 Sport and/or Exercise Psychology 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 written and oral 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

Desirable Criteria

Qualifications

  • Masters degree in relevant subject area
  • Relevant industry qualifications e.g. HCPC Registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist (affiliated to BASES and/or BPS)
  • Subject specific qualifications

Experience

Learning / Teaching
  • Proven experience of recent excellent teaching identified by peer review
  • Experience of module and / or programme leadership
  • Experience of developing innovative module/programme content and delivery methods
  • Online and blended learning / teaching experience
Research / Scholarship
  • Developing national and international profile of research and scholarly activity
  • Experience of bidding for and obtaining external research funding
  • Experience of successfully applying discipline to income generation activities, including consultancy, industry-based applied research and KTPs

Skills, knowledge and abilities

  • Knowledge of contemporary issues within Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • Able to identify potential sources of funding
  • Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
  • Teacher’s Pension Scheme
  • Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
  • Discounted onsite gym
  • Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • A flexible working environment
  • A commitment to personal and professional development

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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.

Seize the opportunity to shape the future, apply now.

How to apply

You can apply by submitting an online application. Once you have signed in or registered with us you will be able to begin your application. If you are creating an account for the first time, please ensure you provide an email address that you access regularly as this will be our main means of contacting you regarding your application.

If you require any assistance, including the provision of any documentation in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@derby.ac.uk.

Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.

Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

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 Salary 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

  • The role you are applying for is a postdoctoral position

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

For more information, visit Applying from Overseas.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion. However you identify, we actively celebrate the knowledge, experience and talents each person brings. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds; therefore we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who will help our leaders and teams be more reflective of our student population.

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