University Teacher in Strength and Conditioning and Neuromuscular Physiology

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in the UK seeks a full-time University Teacher to support the teaching of Strength & Conditioning and Neuromuscular Physiology. Responsibilities include undertaking practical demonstrations, supervising projects, and mentoring students. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background and significant applied experience. The role offers dynamic working arrangements, primarily on campus.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience of undertaking a research project.
• Significant applied experience in a relevant area.

Responsibilities

• Undertake laboratory/practical demonstration and support teaching activities.
• Provide support to academic staff, supervising UG and PG projects.
• Provide mentoring and tutoring to students.
• Mark assignments and provide feedback.
• Develop teaching and assessment related content.
• Engage with internal and external placement providers.
• Support student recruitment through school visits.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in teaching

Mentoring

Education

Relevant educational background

Job description

School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Full-time (37 hrs per week); Open-ended contract

This University Teacher position sits within the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University and will support the teaching of Strength & Conditioning and Neuromuscular Physiology.

The job role will include:

• Demonstrating/Seminars/Tutorials - to undertake laboratory/practical demonstration and/or support teaching activities during seminar, tutorial and practical sessions.
• Setting up equipment in laboratories and practical spaces
• Supervision - providing support to academic staff, supervising UG and PG projects.
• Mentoring/Tutoring - providing students with guidance and technical support for module queries, study skills and referring them to appropriate pastoral support.
• Marking.
• Developing teaching and assessment related content and updating the Loughborough Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
• Engaging with internal and external placement providers
• Supporting student recruitment through school visits and open days

Candidates should have a strong, relevant, educational background, excellent communication skills and experience of undertaking a research project. Ideally the candidates should bring significant applied experience in a relevant area.

This full-time post is offered on an open-ended contract.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Lynsey James, University Teacher - Anatomy, Nutrition and Physiology Practical Lead, via email to [e-mail] or by telephone to 01509 228779.

Loughborough University is committed to allowing its employees to work dynamically with a combination of working on campus and remotely, where possible. This has been identified as a role that could work dynamically and, if successful, your line manager will discuss these informal arrangements with you. Please note that there is a general expectation that the successful candidate will spend the majority of time working on the Loughborough campus.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.