Lecturer (Teaching) in Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences

About the role

The post holder will provide maternity cover for up to 12 months from January to re-develop, teach, assess and provide feedback on two modules, and cover a range of additional teaching responsibilities across the Division. One module focusses on Infection, Inflammation & Repair, and is taken by 2nd year Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences BSc students. The degree has a strong focus on the clinical applications of exercise and physical activity for the prevention and management of disease, and in injury prevention and management.
The other module is a Research Methods module, which is offered to students on a range of MSc and BSc programmes across the Division of Surgery and Interventional Science.

The holder of this role will primarily focus on leading and delivering the two modules described above, ensuring a high standard of education for undergraduate and postgraduate students within the UCL Connected Curriculum framework. There will be scope to redevelop and improve both modules as part of the post, responding to our Divisional Strategy and student feedback. Other responsibilities will include supporting colleagues in teaching on other modules, small group teaching for general support to students across the programme, personal tutoring and general teaching support and responsibilities.


• The advert will close on 3rd November at 23:59 GMT, however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended.
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About you

The post holder must have a Degree in a field relevant to Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences ( Medical Sciences, Biology, Sport Science and similar. Immunology, Physiology and allied fields are also considered)
PhD (or in final stages of preparation), or evidence of an equivalent level of attainment ( through research publications).
Extensive experience in the field of Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences, Sport Science, Physiology, Inflammation or similar.
Relevant teaching qualification or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) would be advantageous.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance