Lecturer (Teaching) (Fixed Term) in Human Physiology (SB7586)

The Department for Health is seeking to appoint a part-time Lecturer (Teaching) in Human Physiology. You will primarily contribute to undergraduate programmes on the BSc Sport & Exercise Science, and Health & Exercise Science. The course attracts forward-thinking and dynamic students through our strong reputation in sports-related research that advises our teaching, and the opportunity to study at a university renowned for promoting and facilitating sporting excellence; the University was named Sports University of the Year in 2018 we are currently ranked 11th in the 2020 QS World Rankings for Sport-related subjects.

You will join a team of lecturers delivering a suite of units across programmes. You will be encouraged to lead in teaching and supervision related to topics related to some of the following; of exercise physiology, the physiology of human health, and nutrition. Successful applicants will be asked to tackle other roles in teaching support such as personal tutoring, dissertation supervision, course development and other administrative activities as they arise.

This is a fixed term position (0.25FTE)  initially for 12 months to cover a period of temporary absence, with a proposed start date of 1st September 2020.

The Department for Health is dedicated to providing an encouraging and inclusive environment for our staff and students. We hold a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our ongoing dedication to gender equality. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity

Initial enquiries should be directed to Dr Fiona Gillison (Head of Department for Health)

We value, promote and celebrate inclusion, challenging discrimination and putting equality, diversity and belonging at the heart of everything we do. We aim to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups such as Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and disabled people, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams.

We have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Bronze Athena SWAN award, and we are actively working towards a Silver award. We are a family-friendly University, with an increasingly agile workforce, we are open to flexible working arrangements. We’re also proud to be a disability confident employer and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require.

Closing Date: 18 May 2020
Type: Education & Research