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Recruitment Adviser @ University of the West of Scotland | Talent Acquisition Specialist
School of Health & Life Sciences
Division of Sport, Exercise and Health
Ayr Campus
Full time: 35 hours per week
Permanent
Post - Lecturer Sport Coaching and Development
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Sport Coaching and Development academic who will deliver across our undergraduate portfolio including; BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching, BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science, BSc (Hons) Sport Development and MSc Sport and Exercise. You will join a dedicated team who strive to continuously inspire our students and wider University community – and, through modern teaching and impactful research, continue to deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges. This post will provide opportunities for both personal contribution and development in the areas of teaching, research, and external engagement
The successful candidate should have the following:
* PhD or Doctorate in a related discipline (or near to completion)
* Higher education teaching qualification and/or Fellowship of Advance HE
* Membership and/or accreditation from an appropriate professional organisation (CIMSPA, ACSM, BASES, UKSCA, etc)
* Extensive experience related to sport development
* Previous experience of designing, delivering, assessing, and evaluating higher education modules in sport development
* Published research in peer-reviewed journals experience of research supervision at undergraduate level
ABOUT US
UWS have developed a reputation for excellence in sport. Our portfolio of programmes integrate biological and behavioural approaches to enhance human health and performance. Our team, our students and our graduates make significant scientific and socio-cultural contributions towards physical activity, sport and health from our local community through to professional sport. We will continue to build on the Divisions history of success with regard to student experience, research and external partnerships and are committed to the delivery of Strategy 2030.
UWS was named Higher Educational Institution of the Year in The Herald Higher Education Awards 2022 and is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 600 universities worldwide (2022 World University Rankings) as well as in the top 150 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2022 Young University Rankings). University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.
With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.
The School of Health & Life Sciences at UWS offers innovative teaching and research opportunities, firmly focused on the real-world challenges facing the healthcare and life sciences sectors. You will join a supportive and committed team, where you will play a key role in continuing to establish the University as a force for good. Our students benefit from studying in modern learning facilities – among the very best in the country – and the strong links we have with partner organisations across the private, public and third sectors. Find out more about our School of Health & Life Sciences.
We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:
* 35 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
* Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme
* A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
* Fitness facilities across our campuses
* Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Professional, career and research development opportunities.
Closing Date: Monday 21st July 2025
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