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Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Sciences

Department: School of Science, Technology & Health
Location: York
Salary: £39,105 to £47,874 per annum
Closing Date: Monday 10 March 2025 at midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 26 March 2025
Reference: 023-25

Full time permanent 

Location: York

Salary: £39,105 to £47,874 per annum

Introduction to YSJ

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of our strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a full-time, Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science, with a focus on biomechanics and/or the biomechanics of injury. The successful candidate will join a well-established Sport Department team based in the School of Science, Technology, and Health at York St John University’s 57-acre bespoke sports park. We currently offer a range of BASES endorsed courses at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Required Skills and Experience

You will hold a PhD/Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Science, and have teaching experience in modules related to Biomechanics and/or Sports Therapy. Experience of module design, module leadership and research interests that align with the research areas within the Sport Department at York St John would be a distinct advantage.

Further Information

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Alex Beaumont, Course Leader for Sport and Exercise science, a.beaumont1@yorksj.ac.uk.

The selection process will include an interview and a presentation. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship subject to UKVI criteria being fulfilled. For further information regarding this visa route please visit Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

Application process support

We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process.  Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate guidance which provides advice about completing the application process.

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk.  Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point  in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)

Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form.  Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role.  We are aware that AI can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.

Our benefits package

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including - 

- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period

- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)

- Pension scheme

- Health Cash Plan after six months service

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists

- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software

- Relocation expenses package for certain roles

- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)

Further information about life at YSJ

Our candidate brochure provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees. 

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Closing Date - Monday 10 March 2025 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date - Wednesday 26 March 2025

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