Lecturer in Sport and/or Exercise Psychology
Overview
Loughborough University is offering a permanent position as a Lecturer in Sport and/or Exercise Psychology within the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. The role involves contributing to teaching, research, and innovation to support the institution's international reputation in sport-related disciplines.
Who can apply
Applicants are required to hold a PhD in a relevant field. Candidates should demonstrate a growing profile of research and academic publication, as well as experience in teaching or applied practice.
What you get
The position offers a salary ranging from £47,389 to £56,535 per annum on the Research Teaching and Enterprise grade 7, subject to an annual pay award. Additional benefits include a generous holiday allowance with university closure days and bank holidays, access to pension schemes, hybrid working options, discounted gym memberships, world-class sporting facilities, and various travel and financial wellbeing schemes.
Requirements
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver sport and or exercise psychology teaching on British Psychological Society accredited bachelor and master programs. Individuals must also be motivated to pursue independent research and innovation activities that align with the established research themes of the school.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 2026-11-15.
About Loughborough University
Loughborough University is a public research university in the market town of Loughborough, Leicestershire, England. Its roots go back to 1909, when Loughborough Technical Institute was founded. It received a royal charter in 1966 as Loughborough University of Technology and later dropped the words of Technology from its name. It is known for engineering and technology, and for sport and sports science.
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- You will be motivated to develop your own independent research and innovation activities that align with the School’s research themes (Research and Innovation | School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences | Loughborough University (lboro.ac.uk))
- Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Anthony Papathomas, Reader in Mental Health in Sport, via email to a.papathomas@lboro.ac.uk
- For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
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