Academic Tutor in Sport

Sheffield-Hallam-University; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Hallam University, College of Health Wellbeing & Life Science, seeks an enthusiastic academic to contribute to sport undergraduate modules. You will deliver high-quality learning experiences, support students to apply key concepts in applied sports settings, and assess progress.

The role emphasizes research-informed teaching and inclusive practice. You will also contribute to CPD courses, outreach events and wider academic activities, including scholarly work within the school.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering and assessing sport and fitness industry regulated awards.
• Ability to deliver high-quality learning experiences and support student employability.
• Commitment to research-enriched teaching and inclusive learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching, student supervision and assessment.
• Support students to develop knowledge and understanding of key concepts and their application within applied sports settings.
• Contribute to CPD courses and outreach events.
• Engage in scholarly activity within the school.

Job description

College of Health Wellbeing&Life Science

Grade 6, £32,722 to £39,560 depending on experience

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated member of staff to join our collaborative and supportiveacademic team contributing to the delivery and development of sport specific undergraduate modules.

You will play a key role in delivering a high-quality learning experience, supporting students to develop their knowledge and understanding of key concepts and their application within applied sports settings.

You will be actively involved in teaching, student supervision and assessment, with a particular emphasis on supporting students develop in preparation for graduate employment. You will bring relevant experience in facilitating learning, alongside a commitment to research-enriched teaching and inclusive learning.

You will also contribute to the wider academic activities of the school, including scholarly activity, as well as the delivery of CPD courses and outreach events.

We especially welcome applicants who possess fitness industry qualifications (e.g. Gym Instructor, Personal trainer, Exercise Referral, etc.) and experience of delivering and assessing sport and fitness industry regulated awards. We welcome applicants from backgrounds who can ensure applied relevance within our curriculum. If you are passionate about Sport and education, enjoy working collaboratively, and are keen to make a meaningful impact on student learning and professional development, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Dr Andrew Barnes ([e-mail]) with any questions.

If you are offered this post you will be subject to an enhanced with barred lists check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working at Sheffield Hallam University but its relevance to the duties of the post will need to be assessed before the appointment is confirmed.

Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

For this job we particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority applicants who are underrepresented in this area/this type of job at Sheffield Hallam.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international applicants in this role; this will depend on a number of factors specific to the individual applicant. You are advised to assess your eligibility against the criteria set out in the UKVI Guidance before applying.

We recommend you download the job description and person specification when you apply, as this will not be available once the job has closed.

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