Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science

Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science 

Employer: Bournemouth University

Location: Bournemouth Gateway Building (Bournemouth - Lansdowne)
Salary: £39,906 - £46,049 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £50,253
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 28 Aug 2026
Basis: Full Time

About the role
We have an exciting position to further align our teaching and research portfolio toward BU’s 2035
strategic investment areas and applications are invited for the role of Lecturer in Sport and Exercise
Science with a specialisation in Physiology. To succeed in the role, you will be able to demonstrate a
contemporary knowledge and understanding of current practice in your area. You will be enthusiastic
about student-centred pedagogy and you will contribute to education delivery, including programme
management as required, across the range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will be
engaged in research, innovation and knowledge-exchange activities which may include innovative CPD,
short course activities and developing personal areas of research scholarship and professional expertise.
You will also make a significant contribution to employability, and professional engagement with relevant
internal and external organisations, at a regional, national and international level.
You will be qualified to doctorate level or be able to demonstrate the ability to create and disseminate
knowledge at an equivalent level.

For further information or the opportunity for an informal visit or discussion, please contact:
Head of Department, Dr Susan Dewhurst (sdewhurst@bournemouth.ac.uk) or Programme Leader Dr
Rebecca Neal (rneal@bournemouth.ac.uk)

About the department
The Faculty of Health, Environment, and Medical Sciences provides a vibrant and innovative
environment. Located in the state-of-the-art Bournemouth Gateway Building, we offer an outstanding
range of facilities coupled with access to the most up to date technology and equipment. The vision of the
School of Allied Health and Exercise Science is to provide high-quality education, research, innovation
and knowledge exchange that supports excellence to the benefit of all those who access sport, exercise
and rehabilitative health care services, nationally and globally. The school is a supportive community of
staff, practitioners, students, and service users who work in partnership.

About us
Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning,
advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our
highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the
globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our
global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through
attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning,
advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance
between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share
arrangements.

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different
format, please contact us at hrvacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk.

Apply here: https://vacancies.bournemouth....