Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Sciences; fte

Overview

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong.

Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Sciences for a fixed term until 31st December 2026.

You will be expected to make broad contributions to the academic work of the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences across undergraduate and postgraduate levels (inc., levels 3 –
8).

You will be required to deliver high-quality curricula to students across the school that is research and practice-informed with a specific focus on Sport and Exercise Science Professional Practice, Physiology and Nutrition.

You will also develop and oversee placement opportunities with individuals, sports organisations and teams and support wider initiatives aimed at enhancing student engagement, employability, and overall satisfaction.

You will be expected to have a postgraduate degree or be working towards a higher degree (PhD or similar) in sport and exercise science or a related discipline with a particular focus on physiology, nutrition and/or applied sport and exercise science.

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor David Low on ;

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.