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Senior Lecturer In Strength and Conditioning
Senior Lecturer Salary £44,477 - £56,292 per annum
About the Role
The Sport Science Department is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Senior Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning whose primary role will be to lead and deliver the new MSc in Strength and Conditioning (Sept 2025 start). You will be a great communicator and team player. We are seeking a candidate who has detailed knowledge of Strength and Conditioning Practice (including Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics and Coaching Practice). Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary module and coordinating teaching contributions from academic colleagues is required.
Ideally, you will be research active, have a PhD, and your research will have societal, sport performance or economic impact. The post-holder will be joining sport and exercise scientists and social scientists in the Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre. High-level mentoring is available for all staff.
Additional information: The ideal start date is by January 2025.
Interviews: week commencing 30th September 2024
For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
About Us
The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real-world research. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, as well as engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators.
The Sport Science department has a long and successful history of delivering sport-related courses and we are currently expanding our undergraduate and taught postgraduate provision. The department comprises 60 academic staff and ~40 PhD research students and recent investment has enhanced our physical resources, research environment and the student learning experience. We recently established the ground-breaking Sport and Wellbeing Academy and we have excellent teaching and research facilities including two human movement and neuromuscular performance laboratories in the £4m Natural Sciences Research Centre. We offer a friendly environment of excellence and invite you to join us.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Dr Michael Johnson michael.johnson@ntu.ac.uk
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We also offer:
- Between 25 and 35 days annual leave per year (dependent on grade) plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
- Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
- Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution
- Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
- And a whole lot more…
Come and be part of our success. Apply today.
Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Whilst this role is currently eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, upcoming immigration rules changes may impact on eligibility for sponsorship, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa for more information.
This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
