Job description
Faculty of Social Sciences
School of Education and Lifelong Learning
Lecturer in Physical Education, Sport and Health
Ref: ATS1219
Salary on appointment will be £45,737 per annum (pro rata), with an annual increment up to £52,841 per annum (pro rata)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer to join the School of Education and Lifelong Learning to deliver teaching and leadership on the Undergraduate Physical Education, Sport and Health course cluster, and supervise student projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Our programmes are supported by the first-class sport facilities at UEA Sportspark, and academic staff that are research active in the fields of physical education, sport, coaching, development, and health. The cluster of courses is currently ranked 3rd in the UK Sports Science league table (CUG, 2024).
If you hold the relevant qualifications to teach and supervise at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and have a successful record of teaching and scholarship expertise in your discipline, we would love to hear from you. We are particularly interested in applications from candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- research skills
- anatomy and physiology
- fitness and training
- community physical activity provision
- health promotion
- sports coaching
- sports sociology
- sports development
This full-time, indefinite post is available immediately and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days can be found on our benefitspage.
To apply for this role please visit:
https://vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/272/lecturer-in-physical-education-sport-and-health-ats1219.html
where you will be able to complete and submit an online application. Please note, CVs received directly from Indeed will not be considered, only applications made via the UEA website.
Closing date: 28 September 2023
We strongly encourage applicants from Black, Asian or other minority ethnic backgrounds and welcome applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £45,737.00-£52,841.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Norwich
Application deadline: 28/09/2023
Reference ID: ATS1219
Expected start date: 01/01/2024