Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
This full-time role is available from 1st July 2025 on a permanent basis. We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.
We recognise that our department would benefit from increased diversity and are committed to challenging our procedures to improve and sustain this along the talent pipeline. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce
Public Health and Sport Sciences
The University of Exeter's Public Health and Sport Sciences department is one of three departments in the Medical School and situated within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs that combine aspects of public health, physical activity, and sport sciences. The department is known for its interdisciplinary approach, blending research and teaching in areas such as exercise physiology, health promotion, and sports performance. With state-of-the-art facilities and a team of expert researchers and lecturers, the department aims to produce graduates who can address complex health challenges and contribute to the advancement of sport and exercise sciences. The department also engages in collaborative research projects and maintains strong links with local and national health organizations and sports bodies. A core element of the department’s strategy is to make the University of Exeter the best place to study and play sport in the UK.
The role
The post of Lecturer in Exercise and Physiology reflects our commitment to:-
(1) enhance our existing teaching expertise in sport and exercise science;
(2) continuous enhancement of our education programmes with cutting-edge skills; and
(3) aligning with the department’s strategic emphasis on developing (post) graduate skills.
The post will focus on teaching excellence and educational innovation within the field of exercise physiology and related subject areas, developing and delivering high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate courses, mentoring students, and contributing to curriculum development. The successful candidate will join a team that plays a crucial role in shaping the next generation of exercise and sport scientists by providing a strong foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
About you
For a Lecturer post you will:
- Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist and core knowledge in the discipline, demonstrated by a PhD (or nearing completion) or equivalent in Exercise Physiology to develop teaching programmes, and teach and support learning;
- Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students;
- Participate in and develop external networks, for example, to contribute to student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income, obtain consultancy projects, or build relationships for future activities;
- Will have evidence of excellent teaching identified by peer review and have made an impact at discipline programme level beyond their own teaching;
- Be expected to work towards Fellowship of the HEA status and to attend formal CPD relating to this.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Why our staff love working here
- Flexible working opportunities
- 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Actively inclusive organisation ensuring equality and fairness for all
- Leading parental leave initiatives
- Multiple wellbeing and health initiatives for staff
- Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do
- Beautiful campus environment when working from either Exeter or Penryn
- Inspiring research that really makes a difference to the world
Further information
For further information please contact Richard Winsley, e-mail R.J.Winsley@exeter.ac.uk
The starting salary will be from £42,882 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.
The closing date for applications is 09th April 2025.
