Associate Professor Industry Engagement and Innovation in Strength & Conditioning

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Liverpool John Moores University invites applications for an Associate Professor of Industry Engagement and Innovation in Strength & Conditioning (0.5 FTE). You will strengthen external partnerships, translate industry practice into the curriculum, and support graduate employability within the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences.

We seek an outstanding academic with significant applied industry experience, a strong research profile, and a commitment to inclusive student learning.

Qualifications

• Significant applied industry experience in strength and conditioning.
• Proven track record in building external partnerships and knowledge exchange.
• Strong research profile with international recognition.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen industry connections and drive curriculum development.
• Lead research activities and contribute to LJMU Strategy 2030.
• Mentor students and support graduate employability.

Job description

Organisation/Company LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 23 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country United Kingdom Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

LJMU is one of the world's leading universities for Sport and Exercise Science and is recognised internationally for excellence in education, research and industry engagement. The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is now seeking to appoint an Associate Professor of Industry Engagement and Innovation in Strength & Conditioning (0.5 FTE) to support the continued growth and strategic development of this important area.

Strength and Conditioning has emerged as a major area of study and career aspiration for undergraduate and postgraduate students, creating opportunities across elite sport, health, rehabilitation and performance technology sectors. We are seeking an outstanding academic and practitioner with significant applied industry experience who can strengthen external partnerships, drive innovation, enhance graduate employability, and contribute to our internationally recognised research profile.This 0.5 FTE appointment is designed to enable you to retain active industry involvement, ensuring that contemporary professional practice continues to inform curriculum development, student experience and research activity.

You will make a specialist contribution to the academic work and research culture of the School, predominantly within Strength and Conditioning. The role has been created to strengthen the school’s strategic position through enhanced industry connectivity, knowledge exchange and innovation, ensuring students gain meaningful professional experiences and industry-relevant skills.

You will contribute to broader School strategic agendas and fulfil any other duties commensurate with the grade as deemed necessary by the Director of School or Line Manager.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support, flexible working opportunities and family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the University as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.

The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is proud of its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and endeavours to cultivate a staff base that is representative of society. We therefore encourage applications from all who meet the advert criteria and particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within higher education. We welcome flexible working enquiries.

Please note all of our vacancies will beclosed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.