Fixed Term Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science (18 months)

Job Summary

The School of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences, and Public Health is seeking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to the post of Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science. The School is multi-disciplinary in composition with access to a Human Performance Laboratory housing a state-of-the-art 3-D Motion Capture facility and is situated next to the £11m RGU:SPORT complex at the Garthdee Campus on the banks of the picturesque River Dee.

You will be expected to contribute to the developing portfolio of learning pathways within the school at undergraduate level, including the BSc (hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science and BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching. You will possess a flexible and innovative approach to teaching and learning and will play a role in the leadership and delivery of modules. Practical and theoretical knowledge in the subject area is essential, as is relevant experience. A first degree in Sport and Exercise Science or related subject area is essential, as is a relevant higher degree. Experience of undertaking learning, teaching and assessment using innovative approaches is very desirable.

If you would like to discuss your situation further before proceeding, please contact us for an informal discussion: please contact Dr Colin Thompson (Principal Lecturer), email: c.thompson@rgu.ac.uk or Dr Graeme Kay (Associate Dean), email: g.kay@rgu.ac.uk

Grade 7 Salary Scale: £39,906 - 46,049
Grade 8 Salary Scale: £47,389 – 56,535
Salary on appointment will be dependent upon experience.

Candidates with limited or no prior experience as an academic will be placed on the first point of the Grade 7 scale. Consideration will be given to offering an Academic Attraction Payment (adjusted annually) for those candidates who have specific industry knowledge, skills or, expertise which are required for the position.

Please see the job attachments for further information regarding the Grade 7 and Grade 8 criteria. Further guidance on Academic Attraction Payments can be found here.

As per the UKVI immigration rules, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.  Sponsorship under this route is dependent on factors specific to the applicant and if tradeable points can be used under the rules.

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check. For more information visit: https://www.mygov.scot/basic-disclosure/

Job Description

RESPONSIBLE TO: Dean of School

RESPONSIBLE FOR: No line management responsibility

PURPOSE OF POST: Contributes to the delivery, assessment, and development of the School's portfolio of learning experiences and actively contributes to the School’s research/scholarly activities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: The duties and responsibilities of a Lecturer including contribution to the design, development and delivery of teaching and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate level as well as research/service development & evaluation.

Duties include an appropriate balance of the following:

• Develop and maintain expertise in subject areas

• Participate in subject and course development

• Participate in course curriculum development

• Establish and maintain relevant professional and industrial links, as necessary, for the effective operation of the School's courses (e.g., engagement in work of external bodies, educational and professional)

Teaching and related activities (both face-to-face and online) including:

• Participation in the design, delivery and assessment of face-to-face and online activities

• Participation in authoring and review of learning materials

• Contribution to the online support of students using the RGU virtual learning environment

• Examining and assessment

• Developing courses and curricula

Scholarly activity and personal development including:

• Educational management and administration

• Participation in relevant internal and external committees

• Working groups and project teams

• Mentoring, counselling and other forms of student support

• Participation in quality assurance procedures

• Participation in staff appraisal scheme

• Representing the university or profession on external bodies Research activity including:

• Developing research skills

• Contributing to the School research portfolio in an area of sports and exercise science/sports coaching

Candidates with limited/no lecturing experience can still be considered but will work to the Developing Academic. Full details of both roles can be found in the attached PDF.

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (or similar); Postgraduate qualification in a cognate area.

Knowledge

Specialist academic knowledge in Sports and Exercise Science.

Experience

Demonstrable evidence of engagement with CPD in the Sport/Exercise area

Experience of working in a sport and/or exercise science environment.

 

DESIRABLE REQUIRMENTS

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

PGCE or equivalent PhD

Membership of an appropriate professional organisation (e.g. BPS; BASES; ECSS; UKSCA; etc).

Experience

Demonstrable evidence of delivering information in innovative ways to encourage learner engagement and information retention.

Delivering a high-quality experience in a Higher Education learning and teaching environment.

Successful use of e-learning tools to encourage learner engagement and information retention.

Behaviours

Behaviour 1: Communication - Ability to receive, understand and convey information requiring careful explanation and information of a complex or conceptual nature, in a clear and accurate manner.

Behaviour 2: Pastoral Care and Welfare - Experience of calming and reassuring those with work/study related problems who may be experiencing distress, dealing with difficult welfare situations or confidential matters and providing support for those in considerable distress or requiring long-term complex support.

Behaviour 3: Teaching and Learning Support - Experience of providing standard information or delivering teaching or training, designing content or learning materials within existing frameworks and developing innovative approaches to learning experience and the curriculum.

Behaviour 4: Service Delivery - Experience of exploring and adapting a service to meet customers' expectations and also identifying ways of improving standards.

Behaviour 5: Liaison and Networking - Experience of circulating information in an accurate and timely manner, working across team boundaries to build and strengthen working relationships, leading and developing internal networks to pursue a shared interest and leading and building external networks to enhance the work of the organisation.

Behaviour 6: Analysis and Research - Experience of identifying or designing data gathering and analytical methods appropriate for each investigation, and producing reports that identify key issues and findings. of the organisation.