Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (Research and Education) in Exercise Physiology - Sc[...]

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution seeks a full-time Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology to enhance research, education, and community engagement. This role involves teaching, supervising students, and conducting innovative research that informs practice and policy in health and rehabilitation. The successful candidate will join a vibrant academic community, contributing to multidisciplinary projects and collaborations. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking university offers a supportive environment for professional growth and impactful research. If you are passionate about exercise physiology and education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant specialist subject area required.
• Postdoctoral experience preferred for candidates.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and seminars, supervise students.
• Conduct innovative research and publish findings.
• Engage in course development and examinations.

Skills

Exercise Physiology Research

Teaching at Higher Education

Course Development

Grant Writing

Education

PhD in relevant field

Postdoctoral Experience

Job description

Position Details

School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £46,735 to £55,755 with potential progression once in post to £62,728

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £57,422 to £66,537 with potential progression once in post to £86,760

Grade:8 or 9

Full Time, Permanent

Closing date: 5th June

Background

The School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Birmingham, UK, is a world-leading department that combines innovative and translational research with evidence-based professional practice to promote lifelong engagement in physical activity, optimising health, wellbeing and performance for everyone. Consistently in the top 10 of the QS World University Rankings by Subject and in the top 5 in the latest UK’s Research Excellence Framework our research allows us to address societal challenges from multidisciplinary perspectives and enriches our degree programmes.

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology who will contribute at a senior level to research, education, and administration. The role holder will be expected to show excellent academic citizenship, likely to be demonstrated through generous, mutually respectful, and supportive working relationships with all staff and students.

We would welcome applications from individuals who can evidence involvement in exercise physiology research in sport, health and/or rehabilitation. We welcome applicants who can clearly articulate how their research and scholarly activity informs and shapes their teaching. In addition, we are keen to attract and support people working at the top of their field and able to demonstrate high quality research outputs and impacts.

You will join a thriving multi-disciplinary academic community, with access to excellent research and teaching facilities. We work closely with sporting organisations and clinical centres of excellence and have a strong focus on extending our research and impact to the communities we serve.An example of this is our recently launched Centre for Movement and Wellbeing.

Role Summary

The role holder will be based in Edgbaston. The key duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to: giving lectures and seminars and supervising undergraduate / post-graduate students, course development and innovation, taking an active part in examinations, carrying out innovative research and writing papers on topics relevant to the specialist subject area (this will include journals, books and other material), and obtaining research grant funding.

The successful applicant will have a PhD in a relevant specialist subject area, as well as postdoctoral experience. We are looking for candidates who will actively contribute to our portfolio and community, through pursuit of research that will bring new opportunities, synergies, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will also have a track record in teaching at a higher education institution.

Appointments will be made at either an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level please specify which role you are applying for in the application.

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Grade 8

Grade 9

Informal enquiries to Charlotte Griffin, email: [e-mail]

We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyoneon our website .