Lecturer Talent & Performance Analysis | St Mary's University
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, Exercise Science / Kinesiology
Lecturer Talent & Performance Analysis | St Mary's University
23 January 2026 | Academia, Analysis
A flexible and engaging role that allows a practicing analyst and leader in sport to use industry experience to help deliver content in Performance Analysis and Talent Identification to students at undergraduate and post-graduate level.
We are looking for a candidate with industry experience in performance analysis, talent identification and leadership in sport. The candidate will ideally have experience in a coaching background and in delivering content within Higher Education.
The candidate must be student-facing, work well in a team environment, and be familiar with contemporary analysis platforms.
18 hours per week (0.5
FTE)
To lead and contribute to teaching on the BSc (Hons) Sport Performance Analysis and Talent Identification and MSc Performance Analysis and Talent Identification courses, ensuring a high-quality student experience and successful student outcomes. Other responsibilities will include teaching and marking, project supervision, an academic and personal tutor role and being part of the Performance Analysis and Talent Identification team in curriculum development and quality monitoring.
As a lecturer, you will engage in research and/or scholarly/professional activity to enhance and inform the teaching design, delivery and curriculum development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities (Lecturer)- To contribute to the teaching of core undergraduate Sport Performance Analysis and Talent Identification modules within the School of Sport and Exercise Science, and more broadly across the faculty.
- To contribute to the teaching and development of practical Sport Performance Analysis and Talent Identification sessions
- To supervise student projects at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- To develop and prepare learning resources/module booklets in support of teaching and learning, and to provide online resources to accompany this.
- To act as a personal tutor to a number of individual students and to uphold the University’s tradition of student-centred, tutor-supported learning.
- To actively participate in programme level initiatives and course developments.
- To contribute to curriculum development, policy formulation and planning for the Faculty.
- To contribute to the research and/or knowledge transfer activities of the Faculty.
- To engage with and strengthen the University Mission and to participate in the broader academic life of the University.
- To support and help to develop the Subject Area strategy for growth and development.
- To contribute to campus-based initiatives and activities where appropriate.
- To undertake other duties as reasonably requested by the Head of School or roles as nominated by the Associate Head of School:
Coaching, Pedagogy, and Performance Analysis
Assessed by Selection Criteria Essential (E) Desirable (D) Application Interview Skills Test
Knowledge and Qualifications- A relevant first degree and postgraduate degree E
- Experience working in Talent Identification and/or Performance Analysis within a sporting context E
- PhD or Professional Doctorate (completed or in progress) D
- Leadership experience in sport, ideally within recruitment teams E
- Willingness and ability to teach across programmes, in a range of different contexts (including at M level) E
- Willingness and ability to undertake research and/or knowledge transfer activity E
- Coaching experience at NGB level D
- HEA membership and/or experience working in Higher Education D
- You will be able to plan, develop and deliver programmes using a wide range of teaching, learning and assessment approaches. E
- You will have the ability to motivate and support students and have a commitment to supporting students with varying learning preferences and different development needs. E
- You will be able to work effectively as a member of a team; effect change where necessary and establish and maintain good relationships with colleagues and students. E
- You will be able to facilitate discussions and offer support and guidance to colleagues and students. E
- You will possess a high level of communication, interpersonal and…
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