Lecturer in Sports Therapy and Strength and Conditioning (Maternity Cover)

University of Hertfordshire; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in the UK is seeking a Lecturer in Sports Therapy and Strength and Conditioning for maternity cover. The role involves delivering lectures, supervising student research, and contributing to course development. Candidates should have relevant academic experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to teach both online and face-to-face. The position offers a flexible working environment with generous benefits including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible location opportunities

Discounted Sports Village memberships

Free Active Staff sessions

Qualifications

• Practical experience in sports therapy and strength and conditioning.
• Proficient in delivering both online and in-person lectures.
• Effective skills for student support and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and lead teaching for undergraduate sports therapy modules.
• Plan and deliver innovative practical sessions and seminars.
• Supervise undergraduate research students and mentor placements.

Skills

Academic lecturing experience

Sports therapy practice

Strength and conditioning practice

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Sports Therapy or Strength and Conditioning

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Post Title

Lecturer in Sports Therapy and Strength and Conditioning (Maternity Cover)

Department

School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences / Psychology, Sport and Geography

Contract Details

FTE: 0.7 FTE (working 25.9 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: Fixed Term 1 Year
Salary: UH7 £38,784 to £46,049 pro rata per annum by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience
Annual Leave: 35 days pro rata plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Location: De Havilland campus, Hatfield; College Lane campus, Hatfield (and online requirements)

Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding department in our new state‑of‑the‑art academic sports building adjacent to the Hertfordshire Sports Village. The University of Hertfordshire’s vision is to transform lives. We are committed to having a positive transformational impact on every member of our university community, and to sharing our successes with the community around us. We are seeking candidates who enjoy being innovative and enterprising while challenging individuals and organisations to excel.

Main duties and responsibilities

The School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences at the University of Hertfordshire is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Sports Therapy and Strength and Conditioning to make a major contribution to the BSc (Hons) degree programme in Sports Therapy. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of teaching, student support and research in the field of sports therapy and strength and conditioning. The postholder will deliver and lead sports therapy and strength and conditioning modules at undergraduate programmes as well as contributing more widely to other programmes and School‑wide modules. The post‑holder will plan and deliver lectures, practical sessions and seminars embracing innovative teaching methods. The post holder will supervise undergraduate research students, as well as mentoring students on work‑based placements.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their career by contributing to the School’s research and commercial/consultancy activities, and to the development and administration of undergraduate and postgraduate courses within their area of expertise.

Skill and experience required

Applications will be welcomed from those with previous academic lecturing experience and a history of sports therapy/strength and conditioning practice. The successful candidate will be expected to module lead and teach undergraduate modules across the sports therapy and strength and conditioning disciplines.

Proficient in English, you will have effective communication skills, with the ability to work to deadlines. Effective pastoral skills are essential, as is the ability to teach online and face to face, for lectures, workshops and practical sessions.

You will bring the ability to work constructively as part of a team, with a flexible approach.

Qualifications required

A degree or equivalent qualification in Sports Therapy or in Strength and Conditioning or related area is essential whilst a postgraduate qualification would be advantageous.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

Internal applicants

Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self service portal.

Additional Information

Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a good honours first degree plus a PhD / Doctorate. A criminal record check may also be required.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries

Informal Contact Details: Jenny Jones Email: [e-mail]

Closing Details

Closing Date: 4 January 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Reference Number: REQ000483
Date advert placed: 22 December 2025

Our vision and benefits

Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family‑friendly policies. #GoHerts