Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology

Job Purpose

SportExR is a world-leader in exercise physiology research, as evidenced by our consistently high performance in previous research assessment exercises (RAE2008 and REF2014). Our research portfolio includes implementing lifestyle interventions (esp. exercise training) to improve cardiovascular and metabolic health in a range of clinical and non-clinical populations with risk of cardiovascular disease (e.g. elderly, hypertensive, stroke survivors, Type 2 diabetes, heart failure/atrial fibrillation), the investigation of novel methods to enhance sporting performance (e.g. heat acclimation), as well as mechanistic studies exploring cardiovascular and respiratory responses to exercise. This is supported by dedicated research facilities that are second-to-none in the UK, if not globally in our field. To compliment and continue our success in this area, we are looking to strategically recruit an individual with a strong academic background in exercise physiology. In addition to supporting the School’s existing research, the provision of specific expertise in exercise physiology will foster new interdisciplinary collaborations across the College and University (e.g., Psychology, Biosciences and Medicine). It will also significantly strengthen the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching offering through development of new modules/ programmes. The post-holder will contribute to capacity building in research and teaching within a field for which the School has a globally-recognised reputation, as well as support the highly research active and successful research income-generating thematic area of Exercise and Health.

Person Specification

Skills and Experience – Lecturer

• Normally, a higher degree relevant to the research/teaching area (usually PhD) or equivalent qualifications
• Substantial research/teaching experience and scholarship within subject specialism
• Proven ability to devise, advise on and manage learning/ research
• Skills in managing, motivating and mentoring others successfully at all levels

Research

• Experience and achievement reflected in a growing reputation and high quality research outputs
• Extensive experience and demonstrated success in planning, undertaking and project managing research to deliver high quality results
• Extensive experience of applying and/or developing and devising successful models, techniques and methods
• Evidence of grant capture is desirable.

Teaching

• Ability to design, deliver, assess and revise teaching programmes
• Experience and demonstrated success in developing appropriate approaches to learning and teaching, and advising colleagues

Management Administration

• Ability to contribute to School management processes
• Ability to assess and organise resources effectively
• Ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes

Skills and Experience – Senior Lecturer

Demonstrated competence in Research; Learning and Teaching; and Management and Administration; and excellence in at least two of these areas.

Research requirements

An excellent national reputation and a developing international profile through significant original research work and a clear record of impact. Evidence of success under the following headings, as appropriate to the discipline:

• High level peer esteem as evidenced by:
  • Excellent reputation in the UK and often internationally, reflected in sustained high quality output, level of innovation, impact on subject and recognition (e.g., awards, invited talks)
  • An excellent and sustained record of peer reviewed research publications
• Successful and sustained supervision of doctoral students to completion
• Substantial and sustained research income generation, e.g. through research grants, contracts, research consultancy or other external funding
• Sustained high value impact knowledge transfer and enterprise that is of manifest benefit to the College and University

Learning and teaching requirements

An excellent teaching profile and performance in terms of both impact and quality. The teaching quality demonstrated to be informed by an appropriate level of scholarship. Evidence of success under the following headings:

• High national reputation for the development of teaching and learning excellence within the discipline
• Successful and sustained use of a range of appropriate teaching methods, and assessment strategies that promote high quality learning, including learning that is flexible, distinctive and current and stimulates learners’ natural curiosity
• Significant and sustained contribution to one or more of the following: strategic development of new programmes; approaches to learning; the development of learning resources
• High quality and sustained contributions to fostering excellence in teaching activities more widely, i.e. in the School or College and/or externally
• Track record of substantial and sustained high value impact on the enhancement of the student experience, and/or employability
• Mentoring and expert advice which develops the skills of colleagues in teaching and in fostering learning

Management and administration-related requirements

Demonstrated significant achievement in management and administration-related activities, which may include leadership of activities/initiatives. Evidence of success under the following headings:

• Successful and sustained performance in significant administrative/managerial role (s) (e.g. exams officer)
• Significant and sustained high quality innovative contributions to the management/administration of the School/College or University
• Successful and sustained contribution to the corporate life of the School/College/University, displaying willingness to contribute actively to committees, collaborative teaching and administrative tasks

Excellent candidates with very strong research records of outputs and funding may be considered for the conferment of the title of Reader.