Lecturer in Esports

About the Job Part Time 25.9 hours a week Fixed term contract until 31st July 2028 Interview Date: 11th September

The University of Northampton (UON) is seeking an inspirational Lecturer in Esports. You will join a growing, dynamic, and collegiate team with a strong culture of student-focused teaching and high impact research.

You will have an academic and / or professional background in esports business and strategy, esports digital marketing, esports event management and research experience in this field. You will possess an ability to translate theory to practice, creating learning environments to develop students’ knowledge, skills, and professional competencies. Applications are welcomed from individuals with experience working in academia as well as commercial and professional esports settings.

Our Sport and Exercise group of UG and PG courses provide a comprehensive and cutting-edge portfolio, including five undergraduate degrees and two postgraduate degrees. We pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional student experience, which is reflected in our overall student positivity ranking of 7th in England for Sport Science in the 2026 National Student Survey (NSS).

As an academic, you will be expected to contribute to the research and scholarly output of the subject area and work collegiately with other researchers within the faculty and university wide. Research and scholarship are supported through our research centres, mentor scheme, and leave for scholarly activity.

Our commitment to supporting athletes and teams is evident through our close collaborations with professional sport organisations and the community sector. Students and staff work together with key stakeholders on projects that not only deliver social impact but also enhance the university's reputation and the overall experience for our staff and students. Some of our recent initiatives include the Active Quarter, Elite Athlete Scholarship Scheme, and the Emerging Talent Centre.

We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.

However, there will be an expectation to carry out teaching duties appropriate to the session type, meetings with staff and students, and personal tutor support should this require a physical, on-campus presence at various times.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the recruiting manager, Dr Emma Whewell (Head of School), at em

You will have academic and / or professional background in Esports business management, esports digital marketing or esports event management. You will possess the ability to design and deliver engaging and inclusive learning in supportive environments that develop students’ knowledge, skills and professional competencies.

The successful candidate will be ICT literate and have experience in leading and teaching modules in HE settings. You will be highly disciplined, organised, supportive, and able to work collegiately within a team. A successful track record of research publications, successful grant applications, and/or generation of commercial income, would be welcomed.

With the support of School and Faculty leadership, you will play a central role in strengthening the profile, performance and future development of BSc (Hons) Esports, contributing positively to the wider academic community and the University’s ambition to deliver transformational student outcomes. Importantly, we are looking for individuals who are not only team…