Lecturer in Physical Education (E&S)

Overview

The University of Exeter invites applications for a Lecturer in Physical Education in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. This is a permanent, part-time position operating at 0.4 Full Time Equivalent, available from as soon as possible after January 1st, 2027. The role is based on site in the United Kingdom and focuses on education and scholarship to support the delivery of postgraduate certificate in education programmes.

What you get

The starting salary for the post is from £44,352 per annum on Grade F pro rata, depending on knowledge, skills and experience. Additional support is available through the human resources helpdesk for applicants needing assistance or reasonable adjustments, and candidates may choose to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme.

Requirements

Applicants for the lecturer post must possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist and core knowledge in the discipline and use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students. Candidates need to provide evidence of excellent teaching identified by peer review. Furthermore, applicants must be able to participate in and develop external networks to contribute to student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income, obtain consultancy projects, or build relationships for future activities. Please note that the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional background screening, including the Department for Education Check a Teacher's Record service.

How to apply

Interested individuals should ensure they read the job description and person specification for full details of the role. For further information regarding the position, applicants can contact Professor Lindsay Hetherington. Those requiring support with the application process or wishing to request reasonable adjustments can contact the human resources helpdesk.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is November 24th, 2026. The post is available from as soon as possible after January 1st, 2027.